Fall registration underway at Del Mar College with opportunity to start earning new Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management in Leadership degree
Online “stackable” BAS-OML degree builds on foundation acquired while completing one of DMC’s 55 associate’s degree programs, targets College alumni and new students
Article by Melinda Eddleman
You’ve earned an associate’s degree and now want to move into management where you work. Or, maybe you want to strike out on your own after working in a specific field and need the knowledge and skills to not only manage your own business but lead your employees.
Either way, Del Mar College (DMC) has a solution.
Starting this fall semester, the College is launching its second baccalaureate degree, the new Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management and Leadership (BAS-OML), which will be offered completely online through the Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. DMC’s accreditation agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the new degree program in April.
This innovative bachelor’s degree program targets individuals in the workforce who already hold an associate’s degree and are ready to expand their expertise in organizational management and leadership, including those working as skilled technicians, seasoned professionals, employees aiming for higher leadership positions or individuals considering becoming an entrepreneur.
The College’s new baccalaureate degree meets both community and employer needs by aligning a program that provides Coastal Bend residents who have earned an associate’s degree with opportunities to advance their careers and standard of living while producing managers and leaders who area employers seek to fill mid-level positions.
She added, “This new degree can open doors for a multitude of people already in the workforce, but it also creates a pathway for any high school student who chooses to complete an associate’s degree and then the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management and Leadership degree at Del Mar College.”
Tuition cost is consistent with the College’s commitment to affordability.
The BAS-OML degree also targets new DMC students who are beginning their studies in any of the College’s 55 programs that can transition into the new bachelor’s degree program after an individual completes their Associate in Applied Science degree in their selected major.
The BAS-OML degree is stackable, meaning it builds upon the foundation acquired by earning one of the applicable associate’s degrees currently available and offers a comprehensive skill set necessary in today’s competitive market.
The degree includes 15 hours of core classes and 45 hours of technical classes at the associate’s degree level and then an additional 27 hours of core classes and 33 hours of organizational management and leadership courses for a total of 120 credit hours for students to be awarded the BAS-OML degree.
All 11 BAS-OML “bachelor-level” courses are 8-weeks long, taken online, applied to students’ career interests and taught by industry experts with all learning materials provided. Courses cover the following: Accounting for Managers, Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, Finance for Managers, Human Resources Management, Leadership, Managerial Communications, Management and Law, Marketing for Managers, Operations Management and Technology in Enterprise Management, along with a Strategic Management Capstone.
The BAS-OML curriculum is designed to equip students with essential management and leadership principles that fit their individual career interests, and the subjects covered by the program will empower those earning the degree to excel in diverse professional environments. This new bachelor’s degree program reflects the College’s dedication to providing relevant, high-quality education that aligns with the Coastal Bend’s workforce needs.
Information about program requirements, the admissions process and an online form to get started are available at www.delmar.edu/basoml. Interested individuals can also inquire about the program at basoml@delmar.edu or 361-698-1372.
Currently, Fall 2024 registration is underway with classes beginning Monday, Aug. 26. To learn more about registration opportunities, payment deadlines and other pertinent information, visit https://www.delmar.edu/registration.
Individuals can also contact the DMC Student Enrollment Center at 361-698-1290 or enroill@delmar.edu about fall registration.
Del Mar College empowers students to achieve their dreams. We offer quality programs, individual attention, outstanding instruction through faculty with real-world experience and affordable costs to credit and noncredit students in Corpus Christi and the South Texas Coastal Bend area. Nationally recognized while locally focused, we’re ranked in the top two percent of community colleges in the country granting associate degrees to Hispanic students (Community College Week). Del Mar College focuses on offering our students programs that match current or emerging career opportunities. Whether students are interested in the fine arts, sciences, business, occupational or technical areas, students get the education they need for the future they want at Del Mar College.
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