Interdisciplinary studies is an approach to answering questions, solving problems and addressing contemporary social issues from multiple perspectives. Interdisciplinary students develop the intellectual tools needed to build bridges between academic disciplines and apply their skills, innovations and knowledge in various academic and practical settings. The BIS in organizational studies is intended for students seeking an interdisciplinary degree and possessing a desire to learn about the dynamics of contemporary organizations. Via the organizational studies curriculum, students gain valuable knowledge of management styles, communication strategies, technologies, diversity, ethics and politics. All course work for organizational studies is offered online, giving students freedom and flexibility in completing their requirements. By engaging in a breadth of knowledge and experience, and by acquiring the skills to integrate various domains of knowledge, students prepare themselves for careers as: human resources specialists industrial organizational psychologists investment fund managers loss prevention managers management analysts regulatory affairs managers supply chain managers urban and regional planners Many organizational studies students already have a chosen career field, yet desire a degree that is versatile, flexible, meaningful and that affords the opportunity for continued career development and advancement. Arizona State University and Eastern Arizona College have established a partnership that will allow you to complete your associate degree at EAC and then pursue this bachelor's degree through classes delivered on the EAC Thatcher campus. Visit https://transfer.asu.edu/eac for more information about ASU degrees offered at Eastern Arizona College Thatcher campus. View the major map for this program here. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

Because of the flexibility of the BIS program, organizational studies graduates take many different career paths after finishing their degree. Recent graduates have found opportunities in many exciting fields such as: business education health care administration nonprofit administration tourism Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Business Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $74,770 Climate Change Analysts Green OccupationGreen Bright OutlookBright Outlook 27.86% $62,920 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $61,330 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 15.7% not available Compliance Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Copy Writers 14.81% $55,870 Editors $52,380 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 9.19% $41,060 Environmental Restoration Planners Green Occupation Bright Outlook 27.86% $62,920 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $75,050 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Green Occupation 27.86% $62,920 Human Resources Specialists 27.92% not available Industrial Ecologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 27.86% $62,920 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Bright Outlook 26.26% $94,720 Investment Fund Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Loss Prevention Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Management Analysts Bright Outlook 23.87% $78,490 Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 14.81% $55,870 Political Scientists 19.49% $103,860 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $64,310 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $68,150 Regulatory Affairs Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Reporters and Correspondents Green Occupation $34,870 Security Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Social and Community Service Managers 13.78% $58,660 Supply Chain Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540