Online Bachelor of General Studies in Organizational Studies from LSU Alexandria
Focuses on communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
Flexible format that accepts transfer credits from multiple disciplines
Supports career advancement and preparation for graduate study
Live, real-time interaction with instructors and classmates
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Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
Apr 6, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
I have no college credits
For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of TOPS University Diploma, or its equivalent college readiness core curriculum at time of high school graduation AND
- High School GPA of 2.0 or higher AND
- Require no more than ONE Developmental Course (or qualify for co-requisite delivery of Freshman Composition or College Algebra) AND
- Either 2.0 GPA, or greater in Core Courses, or ACT Composite of 20* or greater
I have some college credits
Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:
- Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher
- Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- Have earned at least 12 hours of college-level credit from LSUE or CLTCC Bridge Program, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0, or meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution
Transfer Credits: LSUA processes transfer credits in accordance with campus policies at the time the courses were taken. Prior to 2020, LSUA did not have a course repeat policy that excluded grades from GPA calculations. As a result, your stated GPA at LSUA may be affected, which could impact your admission decision.
Tuition
LSUA's online programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $3401
- Cost per credit hour
- $10,200
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $40,800
- Total cost with fees
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits or industry credentials earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUA offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
1 Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).
Academics
This program has been developed for working professionals to build skills in communication, leadership, and teamwork necessary to lead an organization.
What Will I Learn?
Students who graduate with an online degree in organizational studies will be prepared with the skills and knowledge to become effective leaders.
Topics included in this degree program include:
- Financial accounting with emphasis on knowledge required for completion of the accounting cycle, including income measurement and financial statement preparation
- An introductory study of the nature of economics, economic concepts and problems, economic system, and the role of government
- Management functions, including planning, organizing, staffing/human resource management, leading/interpersonal influence, and controlling in both domestic and international spheres
- A study of the field of marketing; marketing environment, functions, and institutional structure at a macro level
- Systems theory, quality, decision making, and the organizational role of information systems are introduced
- Social roles of organization whose primary function is the accumulation of profits; emphasis on current issues
- Management concepts and philosophical bases for international management operations
- Behavioral sciences applied to understanding human dynamics in organizations
Courses
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
General English |
6 |
General Education Social Sciences |
3 |
General Education MATH 1021 |
3 |
General Education MATH |
3 |
General Education Natural Sciences |
9 |
General Education Communication Studies |
3 |
General Education History |
3 |
General Education Humanities |
3 |
General Education Fine Arts |
3 |
CMIS 1000* |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
39 |
*BUSN 1001 Introduction to Business required
*CMIS 100 can also be met through an acceptable score in the computer competency examination.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Financial Accounting, ACCT 2001 |
3 |
Principles of Macroeconomics, ECON 2010 |
3 |
Principles of Management, MGMT 3200 |
3 |
Principles of Marketing, MKTG 3401 |
3 |
Fundamentals of Information Systems, CMIS 2100 |
3 |
Business and Society, MGMT 3211 |
3 |
Multinational Management, MGMT 4420 |
3 |
Human Behavior in Organizations, MGMT 4620 |
3 |
One 3 hour MGMT electives at 4000 level |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
27 |
Enrichment Blocks
Two 12-hour blocks selected from these disciplines - 24 hours each:
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Humanities (English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Communication Studies, French, Interpretation, Spanish)
- Social Science (Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology)
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Business Manager
- Facility Manager
- General Manager
- Operations Manager
- Plant Superintendent
- Store Manager
- Administrative Services Managers
- Compliance Managers
- Social Service Managers
