Organizational Leadership, BA
Step into leadership in the private, public or nonprofit sector with an organizational leadership degree that meets you exactly where you are. Wherever your goals and experience point, this program adapts to your ambitions and your starting line.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Organizational Leadership degree description
The Bachelor of Arts program in organizational leadership blends strategic insight, creative problem-solving and real-world experience. Industries and organizations are transforming at an unprecedented pace, and you prepare to lead with confidence in this dynamic environment. You learn to guide diverse teams, communicate effectively, assess programs, manage resources and design solutions that deliver lasting impact across sectors.
Why study organizational leadership at ASU?
This program is ideal for students who want a degree focused less on a single technical profession and more on the skills involved in leading people, managing organizations, and navigating change.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| OGL 200 Introduction to Organizational Leadership |
| OGL 220 Behavioral Dynamics in Organizations |
| OGL 300 Theory and Practice of Leadership |
| OGL 343 Social Processes in Organizations |
| OGL 345 Organizational Ethics |
| OGL 350 Diversity and Organizations |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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If you earned college credit outside ASU, our transfer tools map out your progress towards a degree and help you plan next steps.
See how your credits may apply (opens in new window)What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Apply core organizational leadership concepts.
- Apply ethical principles in leadership.
- Apply principles of team dynamics
Apply core organizational leadership concepts.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Transfer admission requirements:
The MyPath2ASU pathway allows Arizona transfer students to complete a prescribed sequence of courses that meet the requirements for the community college's AA degree along with the lower-division requirements for the ASU major. Students should visit Admission Services for more information about ASU degrees offered at local community colleges.
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Students who study organizational leadership can become influential and innovative leaders all over the world. Through distinct study abroad experiences across the globe, students gain valuable leadership and communication skills. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students expand their scope of learning beyond the classroom and gain hands-on experience in different and exciting cultures when they participate in one of more than 300 available Global Education programs.
Many of the School of Applied Professional Studies programs allow students to earn credit toward their major for their experiences studying abroad.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Training Manager | 6.4% | $133,000 | Learn more |
| General Manager (GM) | 5.0% | $105,770 | Learn more |
| Human Resources Manager | 5.5% | $149,280 | Learn more |
| Marketing Manager | 6.9% | $166,790 | Learn more |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | 24.2% | $123,860 | Learn more |
| Quality Control Manager | 2.6% | $126,060 | Learn more |
| Sales Manager | 4.5% | $148,270 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
Careers this organizational leadership degree prepares you for
Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of high-impact leadership roles in business, government, health care administration, nonprofit organizations and the service industry. With expertise in strategic planning, team management, program evaluation and emerging technologies, they are in a strong position to pursue positions such as:
- account manager
- community relations manager
- director of employee services
- director of training
- diversity and inclusion specialist
- knowledge manager
- operations supervisor
- organizational development consultant
- service manager
- talent manager
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Applied Professional Studies
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EDB 308
CISA@asu.edu
480-965-4464
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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