Interdisciplinary Studies (Organizational Studies), BA
Explore the dynamics of organizations as you learn about management styles, communication strategies, technologies, diversity, ethics and politics.
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Courses
or any math course that meets the MATH designation
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program effective Fall 2026. Please explore Degree Search for other similar program options.
Degree description
Interdisciplinary studies is an approach to answering questions, solving problems and addressing contemporary social issues from multiple perspectives. You develop the intellectual tools needed to make connections between academic disciplines and apply your skills, ideas and knowledge in various academic and practical settings.
The Bachelor of Arts program in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in organizational studies teaches you about the dynamics of contemporary organizations from an interdisciplinary approach.
All coursework for organizational studies is offered online, which gives you freedom and flexibility in completing your requirements.
Courses
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Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Studying and interning abroad can be one of the most valuable options available for interdisciplinary studies students. Global Education programs provide students in the organizational studies concentration with the opportunity to develop a valuable intercultural communication skill set that can give them an advantage in a future-focused workforce.
The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts recommends these programs for students majoring in interdisciplinary studies.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates have a breadth of knowledge and experience and have gained the skills needed to integrate various domains of knowledge. They are prepared for a variety of professional positions, including:
- human resources specialist
- industrial organizational psychologist
- investment fund manager
- loss prevention manager
- management analyst
- regulatory affairs manager
- supply chain manager
- urban and regional planner
Many graduates of this program already have a chosen career field and desire a degree that is versatile, flexible, meaningful and useful for continued career development and advancement. Because of the flexibility of the program, graduates take many different career paths. Recent graduates have found opportunities in many exciting fields, such as:
- business
- education
- health care administration
- nonprofit administration
- tourism
Contact information
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Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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