Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership

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Why Study Organizational Leadership? 

With a degree in organizational leadership, you’re unlocking endless opportunities. You’ll enter the workforce equipped with business basics including management, leadership and negotiation, and the skills necessary to help companies navigate employment decisions, efficiencies and other changes. 

What You'll Learn 

Our industry-leading program provides you with the hands-on experience and learning opportunities to succeed in highly competitive environments. You’ll learn business analytics, communication and business ethics while gaining an understanding of how leaders lead in today’s economic and social environment.

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Program Details

A Bachelor’s degree prepares you for a rising career and for future graduate study by emphasizing clear communication, critical thinking, and a leading-edge understanding of your chosen field. View the core requirements and electives needed to earn a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Columbia College.

A Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science require slightly different coursework. A Bachelor of Arts allows you to take more classes in the humanities, specifically foreign language. A Bachelor of Science requires more courses specific to your major.

  • Contemporary & emerging leadership theories 
  • Diversity in organizations 
  • Economics 
  • Fiscal management for leaders 
  • Leadership concepts 
  • Leading change 
  • Management 
  • Negotiation & conflict

Pair your degree with a related minor or explore your other interests without taking on a full course load.

Careers & Outcomes 

The organizational leadership program from Columbia College prepares you for a variety of industries. You’ll have the  foundation in business basics including management, leadership and negotiation, and  a strong understanding of current and emerging leadership trends in organizations. 

Some possible paths include: 

  • Administrative services 
  • Corporate leadership 
  • Organizational management 
  • Fundraising and development 
  • Human resources 
  • Non-profit leadership

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.

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Too many people have been made to feel that higher education isn’t a place for them— that it is someone else’s dream. But we change all that. With individualized attention and ongoing support, we help you write a new story for the future where you play the starring role.