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Administrative Leadership & Ethics for Professional Roles (Minor)

This minor is designed to develop management-related skills through an understanding of applied ethics, effective communication, processes in organizations, applied psychology, and legal issues in the workplace. An appreciation for the qualities of leadership, the functions of administration, and a sensitivity for ethical decision making will allow the student to apply for a wider variety of positions.

Administrative Leadership & Ethics for Professional Roles (Minor)


Description


What is Administrative Leadership & Ethics for Professional Roles at ODU like?

This minor is designed to develop management-related skills through an understanding of applied ethics, effective communication, processes in organizations, applied psychology, and legal issues in the workplace. An appreciation for the qualities of leadership, the functions of administration, and a sensitivity for ethical decision making will allow the student to apply for a wider variety of positions.

Program Highlights


What makes Administrative Leadership & Ethics for Professional Roles at ODU unique?

  • Designed for students looking for careers in administration in medical, business, or other fields

  • Focuses on exposing students to the types of ethical decisions they will have to make in their future career and assists them in developing the necessary skills to make with them

  • Some classes in the minor may also satisfy general education or departmental prerequisites, so students may only need to take a couple of additional classes to complete the minor

Courses


What are some courses offered in Administrative Leadership & Ethics for Professional Roles at ODU?

PHIL 303E:
Business Ethics


A philosophical examination of ethical issues that arise in business and commerce. Topics discussed will vary by semester and instructor, but may include affirmative action, ethical versus unethical sales and marketing techniques, the obligations of business to society |if any), and the moral foundations of capitalism. Prerequisites: ENGL 110C.

PHIL 345E:
Bioethics


An examination of the philosophical foundations of ethical decision making in biology, medicine, and the life sciences. Prerequisites: ENGL 110C.

CHP 480:
Health Ethics and the Law


This course provides the students with a basic knowledge of health law and examines legal issues confronting health services administrators in various health care environments. Prerequisites: a declared major in the University or approval of the program director.

Requirements


What are the requirements to apply for Administrative Leadership & Ethics for Professional Roles at ODU?

Students entering the Minor program in Administrative Leadership & Ethics for Professional Roles should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all upper-level courses required for the minor and complete a minimum of six hours in the minor through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

As with all interdisciplinary minors, no more than 3 credits may apply to both the major and the minor. A student must also select classes from at least two different disciplines, with no more than 6 credits in any one discipline.

Cost

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Virginia Resident


Per Credit:

$ 374

Non-Resident


Per Credit:

$ 1,039

Active Duty Military Rate


Per Credit:

$ 250

Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States


Per Credit:

$ 407

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid

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Location:

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Office:

757-683-3863


Undergraduate Admissions


Location:

1004 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529


Phone Office:

757-683-3685


Fax:

757-683-3255


Email:

admissions@odu.edu


International Admissions


Location:

2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529


Phone Office:

757-683-3701


Fax:

757-683-3651


Email:

intladm@odu.edu

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