Organizational Behavior, Minor

Murray Koppelman School of Business

Program Overview

When you major in business management, you may choose from five minors, including organizational behavior. This program teaches you about the psychology of individual and group behavior within a company. Topics include job satisfaction, work motivation, communications, organizational design, organizational culture, organizational change, leadership, team development, interpersonal and intergroup conflict management, diversity and inclusion, total quality management, and social responsibility/ethics.

Where You'll Go

Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections, and minors complement your study of business management. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job opportunities in business development, human resources, and a variety of industries. You will provide organizations with the valuable service of improving their methods, processes, and policies so they can be most effective. Positions that use organizational behavior skills include operations, organizational effectiveness managers, business development and consulting, financial analysts, production managers, and human resource professionals.

Minor Details

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

Department Requirements

All of the following:

Business 3200
Business 3210
Business 3220
Business 3251 or 3252
Business 3260 or Psychology 3171

Contact

Zina Sharperson, Senior Academic Adviser

218 Whitehead Hall
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P: 718.951.5136

Office Hours

Mondays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon

The Support You’ll Find

Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Business Management offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.