Organizational Leadership and Resource Management addresses leadership, supervision, and management competencies which allow those in leadership positions to effectively influence strategic planning, organizational performance, and individual performance and behavior. Individuals holding this degree understand how to enter any organization and immediately bring value by impacting people processes and maximizing organizational operations.
Students should work closely with an advisor at the baccalaureate institution they plan to transfer to before finalizing their education plan.
This program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in private and public service environments within a 2-year format. It also prepares students to continue their studies at the bachelor level. The program Mission Statement is: “To assist individuals by providing basic leadership skills, an understanding of their role in influencing groups of individuals to accomplish organizational goals while adopting strategies that foster critical thinking and the ability to lead change within organizations.”
AAS-T Requirements
The AAS-T is awarded upon the successful completion of a minimum of 93 quarter-credits with an overall grade point average of 2.0. a minimum of 20 credits must be taken from Olympic College, including the last 10 credits. Students are required to successfully complete the required leadership core and a college-level general education component. This degree transfers well to Brandman University.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Explain basic theories and approaches to leadership.
- Identify leadership skills that support collaboration and group effort.
- Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
- Identify actions that promote ethical conduct
- Apply leadership practices to interpersonal and organizational challenges.
- Identify, interpret, and apply leadership practices that promote an environment of inclusion.
