MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE
WHY SEMINOLE STATE?
• Outstanding reputation: Seminole State has the third largest business program in Central Florida, with more than 4,000 annual enrollments.
• Industry-driven curriculum: Courses were developed with input from a program advisory board comprising professionals from the regional business community and economic development agencies.
• Capstone project: Students complete capstone assignments focused on organizational management.
• Online degree option: In addition to in-person and hybrid options, the B.A.S. can be completed entirely online so you can study when and where you want.
• Affordable tuition: Seminole State has significantly lower costs than Florida’s universities.
• Small class sizes: Seminole State’s small classes allow more personal attention. Most classes have fewer than 30 students.
• Chief Executives
• Compensation and Benefit Managers
• Financial Managers
• General Managers
• Operations Managers
• Industrial Production Managers
AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE
$51.53 * AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
$107,182 * (SEMINOLE COUNTY)
• Management Analysts
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Sales Managers
*Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree in Management and Organizational Leadership offers a diverse curriculum that provides students with the skills and abilities to enter into an in-demand, high-skill, high-wage workforce. The degree offers specializations in entrepreneurship and general business. The curriculum focuses on the skills needed to effectively manage a diverse group that comprises individuals with varying communication and cultural styles. Students will learn, grow and excel in skills to effectively lead with integrity and character in virtually any leadership or management scenario. Coursework will cover real-world scenarios that allow students to enhance their critical thinking and communication skills. In addition, students will cover topics related to finance, leadership and professional ethics, analytical thinking and team building. Management theories and principles will also be examined throughout the program. The coursework will conclude with a capstone project in organizational management.
For more information visit sem.st/mgmt-bas.
SPECIALIZATIONS
• Entrepreneurship: The Entrepreneurship Specialization will prepare graduates to readily launch an entrepreneurial venture or pursue a variety of career opportunities at an established business enterprise, small or large.
• General Business: This specialization is specifically designed for graduates of A.S. programs and provides the prerequisite coursework to enter the B.A.S degree as part of the total program requirements.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Applicants seeking admission to Seminole State College’s bachelor’s degree programs must comply with the College’s General Admissions procedure. In addition, students must meet the following program-specific requirements prior to being accepted into upper-division coursework:
1. Completion of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who have earned a minimum of 60 college credit hours from any regionally accredited institution may request to have their admission reviewed and determined by the faculty committee.
2. A GPA of 2.0 or higher
