Competency-based education is a flexible way for students to get credit for what they know, build on their knowledge and skills by learning more at their own pace, and earn high quality degrees.
The BAAS in Organizational Leadership is a competency-based education program that prepares innovative leaders for employment in an increasingly technological and global society. This entire program is available online and is tailored specifically for adult learners. The degree program focuses on leadership skills, including instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication, and other managerial skills that are applicable to all types of organizations including business, government, non-profits, and education.
The BAAS in Organizational Leadership is an affordable way to earn a baccalaureate degree with a total of 120 semester credit hours. The competencies and courses are offered in seven-week terms so students will be able to accelerate their time to degree completion.
Texas-Residents pay a flat rate tuition fee of $750 per seven week term, regardless of how many courses/competencies the student enrolls in during the term. Tuition for general education/core curriculum courses will also include e-textbooks that are incorporated in the online competency modules.
Out-of-State Residents* pay a flat-rate tuition fee of $2500 per seven week term, regardless of how many courses/competencies the student enrolls in during the term. Tuition for general education/core curriculum will also include e-textbooks that are incorporated in the online competency modules.
*Texas A&M University – Commerce has been approved to offer educational programs to select states. To check if your state is on the list, please visit http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/tuitioncosts/financialAidandScholarships/Financial%20Aid%20and%20Work%20Study/On%20line%20Programs%20Cost%20of%20Attendance.aspx
There are several opportunities for students to demonstrate prior learning and earn college credit. Students can receive credit for military service (ACE), work experience, professional training, licenses, certifications, and by exam through the College Level Exam Program ® (CLEP), for up to 48 semester credit hours toward their professional development electives, as well as possibly up to 42 semester credit hours of the general education/core curriculum.
For more information and a list of exams offered by TAMU-C, please visit TAMU-C’s College Level Exam Program® website at http://www.tamuc.edu/academics/testingOffice/creditByExam/CLEP.aspx.
For more information about Excelsior College’s UExcel®, please visit their website at http://www.excelsior.edu/exams/uexcel-home.
Each term is seven (7) weeks with a one (1) week break in between terms.
Please see the Admissions website at http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/oneStopShop/undergraduateAdmissions/default.aspx for specific requirements.
Go to www.ApplyTexas.org to submit an application for admission.
No, there is not an application fee. However, students are be charged a one-time $60 enrollment fee the first term.
Yes. For financial aid information, please visit http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/financialAidandScholarships/default.aspx to access the Financial Aid website.
Students initially register for a maximum of 6 hours (two courses) prior to the beginning of each term. When students complete all of the competencies mapped to the courses, (a grade of 80+). They have the opportunity to accelerate into another course with the expectation it will be completed by the end of the term. Students may continue to add courses, one at a time, throughout the term to accelerate their time to degree completion.
Please note: Students are not allowed to add courses during the final week of the term.
The flat-rate tuition fee for each seven (7) week term is not waved for repeat courses.
No, you will only need to complete a free online orientation. Contact Tara Thompson (Tara.Thompson@tamuc.edu) as soon as you are admitted, and he will help you get registered for the orientation
No. The competency modules for the program are fully online.
You will be permitted to start your Applied Major courses only after all General Education and Professional Development Electives are complete.
Yes, you need to take the Applied Major courses in the order listed on the degree guide.