2015-2016

Interdisciplinary Studies - Service Management and Leadership, Bachelor of Science

NAU Yavapai

Extended Campuses

Providing quality service to internal and external customers through effective management and leadership is becoming increasingly critical to the growth of large and small businesses. Gain the skills necessary to lead and manage great programs and teams with a bachelor’s degree in Service Management and Leadership at NAU–Yavapai.

Prepare for leadership positions in today’s economy by learning how to examine strategic planning, operations, marketing and technology. Classes are taught by expert faculty with advanced degrees and years of experience in a variety of industries.

This plan will not be available to new students after Summer 2018

  • To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.

    • All of Northern Arizona University's diversity, liberal studies, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
    • All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
    • At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
    • At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
    • A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.

    The full policy can be viewed here.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • 30 units of Service Management and Leadership specialization requirements
  • Completion of a Concentration, Minor, or Certificate
  • Completion of Computer Literacy, Communication Skills, and Science Requirements

  • Up to 9 units of specialization prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy specialization requirements.

  • Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA C
Highest Mathematics Required MATY 142
Emphasis, Minor, or Certificate Required Required
Progression Plan Link Not Available

Liberal Studies Requirement
    • Students with a completed AGEC from Arizona Community Colleges will have met the 35 units of liberal studies requirements.
    • Students with a completed IGETC from a California Community College will have met the 35 units of liberal studies requirements.
    • Up to 9 units of specialization prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy specialization requirements.
Major Requirements

  • Choose one of the following (3 units):

Certificate Requirements
Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements

  • Communication courses (6 units):

    Choose 6 units in the following two categories

    • Performance-based courses, select one from the following (3 units):

    • Theory-based course:

  • Please note that you cannot use CLEP or locally prepared exams to satisfy this requirement. Transfer credit used to satisfy this requirement must be approved by the program director.
     

  • Science Requirement (18 units)

    • Select from the following (12 units):

      • Courses with Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics prefixes.

  • Please note that other courses must be approved by the program director.

  • AND

    Computer Literacy (6 units)

    This coursework must help you to understand, in general, the technical components of computers and information systems, how to solve problems using information systems technology, word processing, spreadsheet use, database management, graphic information software, website development, graphic design and use of statistical analysis software.

    • Select CIS 120 or BBA 293 (3 units)
    • Complete 3 units of advisor approved coursework including the CIS or CS prefix (3 units)
General Electives

  • Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.

    You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.

    We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.

Additional Information

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.