Prepare to lead with confidence—on your schedule.
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership is a flexible, fully online degree designed for students who want to advance their careers in business, management, communication, healthcare administration, environmental safety, or occupational therapy leadership. With engaging online coursework, real-world applications, and multiple program strands, you can tailor your education to match your goals.
This program equips you with the skills today’s organizations expect from emerging leaders:
Decision-making grounded in data
Effective communication across teams and cultures
Strategic planning and project leadership
Foundational business knowledge
A customizable pathway in your area of interest
Program Structure
All students complete the Organizational Leadership Core, then choose one of five specialized strands to build expertise in a professional area.
Organizational Leadership Core (39 credits)
Build a strong foundation in business, communication, analytics, psychology, and leadership.
Accounting: ACCT 220, ACCT 221
Management & Leadership: BUAD 220, BUAD 323, BUAD 325
Analytics & Communication: BUAD 370, COMM 440, ENGL 272
Economics: ECON 200, ECON 201
Finance & Marketing: FNCE 300, MRKT 220
Psychology: PSYC 100
Choose Your Strand
Communication Strand (24 credits)
Develop advanced communication skills for leadership roles in corporate, nonprofit, and media environments.
Courses include:
COMM 110, 180, 216, 218, 240, 335, 382, 413
Management Strand (24 credits)
Strengthen your business leadership expertise with coursework in entrepreneurship, HR, business research, policy, and operations.
Courses include:
ENTP 150, BUAD 310, 330, 390, 492, 493; MRKT 445; SYSA 360
Healthcare Administration Strand (24 credits)
Prepare for leadership roles in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and healthcare systems.
Courses include:
BUAD 310, 330, 390; HCMG 365, 375, 420, 430
Environmental, Safety, and Health Strand (28 credits)
Gain industry-relevant training in environmental regulations, safety management, industrial hygiene, audits, and risk assessment.
Courses include:
ESOH 205, 300, 335, 400, 420, 425, 465; BSEM 325
Occupational Therapy Strand (Hybrid)
Accelerated pathway: For students with an associate degree in occupational therapy or physical therapy who want to earn both the Organizational Leadership B.S. and the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT).
After completing the bachelor’s degree, students continue directly into the remaining MOT coursework.
Courses include:
OCTH 500, 501, 502, 503, 506, 508, 509, 510, 516
Take the next step toward becoming the kind of leader organizations are looking for.
Earn your Organizational Leadership B.S. entirely online—on your timeline, on your terms.