Program Description
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management (BAS-OM) prepares students for management positions in a variety of professions. The Organizational Management program provides a career and educational pathway for students with a two-year degree, either an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science. Students will be exposed to the most current business management theories and practices in core business management fields. Concentrations in Management, Human Resource Management and Public Safety Management are offered. Prospective students are encouraged to consult a Business Programs academic advisor for additional information.
Admission Requirements
- Complete a Santa Fe College Application for admission or readmission online at www.sfcollege.edu if you are not a current student at Santa Fe College.
- Arrange for official transcripts from high school and any other colleges or universities you have attended to be sent to the Office of Admissions. College transcripts must be sent to the Records Office. Transcripts are required at least one month prior to the start of the term. Unofficial transcripts may only be used for advising.
- Have earned an Associate in Science, an Associate in Arts, or equivalent from a regionally accredited educational institution. You will not be able to register for classes until you have the degree in hand.
- Once you have been admitted to the college, go to Advisement > Change Degree in eSantaFe and change your degree for the semester you plan on entering the program to BAS 5500, 5501 or 5503 depending on your interests. Please select a reason and click update. You can only change your degree 1 semester prior to your starting semester.
- Have an all College Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
The following should be submitted via email to mark.house@sfcollege.edu or as a hardcopy to Mark House A-031E:
- Submit a completed BAS-OM application that can be picked up in C-106.
- Submit Statement of Intent: Essay addressing your professional career goals (approx. 500 words)
- Submit a Current Resume: Include complete work history and volunteer experience
- AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION - Complete the Business Entrance Assessment (BEAST): Have the BEAST permission form signed by Catherine Lawton in C-106 and contact the Santa Fe College Assessment Center to take the exam. 352-395-5791, Room G-25. There is no fee for this exam.
Additional Information
- While no prerequisites are required for admission, the following courses are recommended prior to enrollment
- ACG 2001 Principles of Accounting 1 and ACG 2011 Principles of Accounting 2 (or ACG 2021 Financial Accounting)
- ECO 2023 Microeconomics
- ENC 2210 Technical Writing
- Foreign Language Competency: Individuals who have not completed their foreign language requirement prior to enrolling at Santa Fe College must complete two semesters of college-level sequential foreign language study before finishing the BAS-OM program.
You can contact Catherine Lawton in C-106 or via email at catherine.lawton@sfcollege.edu for an application packet.
Return completed BAS-OM application, statement of intent, and resume to:
Business Programs
Santa Fe College
Attn: Mark House; A-031E
3000 NW 83rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
or email the completed documents to: mark.house@sfcollege.edu
Program Advisor
Catherine Lawton - Academic Advisor
Business Programs: Room C-106
352-395-5136
catherine.lawton@sfcollege.edu
Application Deadlines:
Fall – July 15
Spring – Nov 15
Summer – Apr 1
Allow 2 – 3 weeks for processing