College of Business and Humanities
Organizational Leadership
Develop the skills to guide teams and lead change. This online bachelor’s program combines communication, decision-making, and organizational strategy with opportunities to connect coursework to your professional goals.
Organizational Leadership at Findlay
Why study Organizational Leadership at Findlay?
Build decision-making, communication, and strategic leadership skills through Findlay’s Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership. The program is designed for working professionals and students pursuing leadership across different fields.
- Shape your focus. Choose from strands in Communication, Management, Healthcare Administration, Environmental Safety and Health, or the hybrid Occupational Therapy pathway.
- Apply leadership concepts. Work on real organizational challenges through interdisciplinary coursework and reflection.
- Explore an accelerated route. Eligible students with an associate degree in occupational or physical therapy can review the pathway connecting this bachelor’s degree with Findlay’s Master of Occupational Therapy.
The degree is presented as fully online for its standard strands; the Occupational Therapy strand is identified as hybrid. Leadership roles and advanced-program admission depend on the path you choose.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Organizational Leadership by the Numbers
120+
Required credits
Listed for the Organizational Leadership program.
College of Business and Humanities
At a Glance
College
College of Business and Humanities
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Format
Online
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership must complete the following curriculum.
The curriculum consists of required courses grounded in management, accounting, business analytics, and psychology. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
The program integrates experiential learning throughout the curriculum, emphasizing leadership development through direct application, reflection, and interdisciplinary practice. Learners develop leadership competencies by engaging with real organizational challenges across business, healthcare, communication, environmental safety, and allied health contexts in line with the program’s outcome‑based design.
beyond graduation
Careers
A degree in Organizational Leadership prepares graduates for leadership and management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on communication, strategy, and team leadership, students are equipped to guide organizations through change and drive meaningful results.
- Project Manager
- Operations Manager
- Team or Department Supervisor
- Healthcare Administrator
- Human Resources Specialist
- Training and Development Coordinator
- Safety or Compliance Manager
Graduates may also pursue advanced roles or certifications in leadership, business administration, or specialized fields aligned with their chosen program strand.
For national context on related careers, explore the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for Management Analysts.
financial aid
Cost of Education
Students can earn endowed scholarships in addition to their merit scholarships during their time at Findlay.
opportunities
Clubs and Activities
There are many opportunities outside of the classroom to get involved, including:
Organizational Leadership students may participate in the Pulse Media opportunities including writing for The Pulse newspaper, having radio shows on WLFC, creating podcasts, and appearing on UFTV.
Students in the comm strand would be eligible for Lambda Pi Eta.
Delta Mu Delta is the exclusive business honor society recognized by the ACBSP that encourages academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges and universities to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through life-time membership.
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Accreditation
UF is authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to offer Cert., A.A., B.A., B.S., B.S.B.M., B.S.N., M.A., M.S., M.O.T., M.B.A., M.P.A., Pharm.D., D.P.T., Ed.D., Ed.D. in School Psychology, and O.T.D. programs. The University of Findlay courses and programs are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, telephone: 1-800-621-7440, inquiry@hlcommission.org, website: hlcommission.org.
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