Organizational Behavior (BBA)
Program description
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior is a multidisciplinary program that combines knowledge of administrative sciences with the study of the effect of individual and group behavior on organizational performance. The main purpose of the program is to prepare professionals capable of managing the organization, promoting organizational development, understanding group dynamics, training and preparing human resources to generate changes that help improve individual and organizational performance.
The Aguadilla Campus is authorized to offer this program.
Program Goals
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior has the following goals:
1. Develop competent professionals in the integration of administrative sciences with the study of organizational behavior to improve the performance of the corporation.
2. Train administrators in managing group dynamics and team development to promote individual and organizational development.
3. Prepare professionals who are aware of the effect of organizational behavior in the development of innovative strategies that promote company growth.
Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior has the following objectives:
1. Improve the leadership skills of administrators to influence the organizational culture and promote the continuous improvement of companies.
2. Apply administrative and leadership strategies that promote the development of the organization.
3. Promote an organizational culture capable of promoting innovative strategies to quickly adapt to the demands of a highly competitive business environment.
Competencies Profile of the Graduate
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior is designed to develop the competencies that allow the student to:
Knowledge
- Describe how management knowledge and skills support business performance.
- Discuss the theories of organizational behavior (OB) and organizational development (OD).
- Explain how interpersonal, group, and diversity dynamics impact the organization.
- Recognize how managers help the organization adapt to constant changes in a highly dynamic and competitive business environment.
Skills
- Use administrative principles, tools and techniques to identify and solve organizational problems.
- Apply the concepts of business administration taking into consideration the organizational culture.
- Integrate the theory and considerations of the impact of organizational behavior in the administrative process.
Attitudes
- Integrate ethics and social responsibility in the process of influencing organizational culture.
- Recognize improvement and professional development as an essential factor in the continuous improvement process of both the individual and the organization.
Graduation Requirements
- Pass core and major courses with a minimum grade of C.
- Meet the graduation requirements established by the General Catalog.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
| General Education Program Requirements |
48 credits |
| Core Requirements |
47 credits |
| Major Requirements |
24 credits |
| Electives |
3 credits |
| Total |
122 credits |
General Education Program Requirements – 48 credits
Forty-eight (48) credits are required as explained in the General Education Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree section. Students in this program will take GEMA 1200 in the category of Basic Skills in Mathematics.
Core Requirements – 47 credits
Major Requirements – 24 credits