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Organizational behavior studies


What is an organizational behavior studies major?

Students of organizational behavior studies focus on the scientific study of the behavior and motivations of individuals functioning in organized groups, and its application to business and industrial settings. This involves courses in organization theory, industrial and organizational psychology, social psychology, sociology of organizations, reinforcement and incentive theory, employee relations strategies, organizational power and influence, organization stratification and hierarchy, leadership styles, and applications of operations research and other methodologies to organizational analysis.

43%

of students said they were motivated to select this major because of a desire to make a difference.

How much do organizational behavior studies majors make?

This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!

How popular is organizational behavior studies as a major?

Each year, around 2,290 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 100 students obtain an associate degree in organizational behavior studies. In 2021, 2,112 students received a bachelor's degree and 112 students received an associate degree. This is 8% more organizational behavior studies majors than there were in 2020. Organizational behavior studies is a relatively popular major compared to other business and management majors.

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