This program is a study of the basic principles of supervision and managing people. Topics will include:

• Supervisory challenges that occur in today’s modern and dynamic business environment.
  
  
• Major functions of a supervisor in reaching organizational g oals and objectives.
  
  
• Basic skills that supervisors need in today’s complex and diverse working environments.
  
  
• How to utilize human resources skills in recruiting, selecting, orienting and appraising employees in the workplace. Students will also gain an appreciation for theory and how it can be applied in a practical sense.

A major in Organizational Supervision and Leadership is a viable fast-track program The GPA from their associate degree program must be a 2.5 to pursue the fast-track program. Students will be required to take 18 credit hours or 50% of the program from Defiance College. If students are eligible to transfer more than 18 credit hours of this program, they may substitute other courses from the business curriculum to make up their residency requirement. Students are encouraged to take courses from the 300 and 400 level to meet the 26 credit hour requirement of the college.

Accreditation
The Business Programs at Defiance College are accredited by the IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education). This accreditation offers the following benefits:

• Enhanced Reputation
• International Perspectives
• Continuous Improvement
• Best Practices
• Accountability
• Evidence of Quality
  
  

Major Brochure | Courses

After College — What’s Next?

Weekend College
The Center for Adult and Graduate Programs offers a Weekend College program to adults seeking a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Health Services Management (completion program), and Organizational Supervision and Leadership (completion program) in a flexible every-other weekend format. Weekend College also offers an associate degree in Business Administration. Courses are also available in accelerated formats. Blended face-to-face and online courses are now being offered.

Master of Business Administration with concentrations in Criminal Justice,
Health Care, or Leadership
The graduate program is designed for working adult professionals who want to enhance their management and leadership skills. The curriculum design integrates courses from across disciplines to stimulate both critical and creative thinking. This broad perspective combined with a practical orientation provides the framework necessary for managing and leading in today’s team-based organizations. Contact the Center for Adult and Graduate Programs at 419-783-2350 for more information.

The Faculty

The faculty in business strive to prepare their graduates to work successfully in the business world, to think creatively about business problems, and to make business decisions.

Michael J. Gallagher, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting
419-783-2333 | mgallagher@defiance.edu | Faculty Profile

Wayne D. Buchanan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business
419-783-2356 | wbuchanan@defiance.edu | Faculty Profile

Robert Kohl, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Economics
419-783-2328 | rkohl@defiance.edu

Edward Kamau, M.B.A., Assistant Professor of Marketing
419-783-2557 | ekamau@defiance.edu | Faculty Profile