Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (Credit Hour)

This program is ideally suited for students aspiring to elevate their skills as leaders, managers, and administrators. This program focuses on preparing students for entry and mid-level supervisory roles across diverse career paths. The curriculum is designed to be applicable in various contexts, including military, civilian, and transitional settings.

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program is to equip students to become adaptable, ethical leaders who excel in dynamic global workplaces.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Diversity: Demonstrate the understanding of diversity competence in a global society.
  • Communication: Apply effective and efficient communication skills for interacting collaboratively.
  • Critical Inquiry: Research, analyze and evaluate data, information and situations to draw reasonable conclusions.
  • Leadership: Apply leadership theories and models to the practice of leadership.
  • Ethics: Assess ethical behavior and decision making.

All courses taken in the major program must be passed with a grade equivalent of “C” or higher.  All required courses must be taken for a letter grade where the option exists.

Requirements

COMU 410Organizational Communication3
MGTU 301Principles of Management3
OLCU 300Organizational Behavior3
OLCU 303Organizational Development and Change3
OLCU 325Leadership Skills Development Lab3
OLCU 350Leadership and Professional Ethics3
OLCU 380Research and Analytical Thinking3
OLCU 400Theory and Practice of Leadership3
OLCU 414Team Building3
OLCU 425Leadership in Diverse and Multicultural Organizations3
Core Requirements30
Electives *12
*BAOL students have the opportunity to select an individualized set of electives from the following areas of study: Business Administration, Communications, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Management, Organizational Leadership, and Psychology.
Total Credits42