BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Looking to start your degree, or finish a degree you started a while ago?

The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership is an accelerated, online degree designed to prepare individuals to become effective leaders who can promote positive organizational change. The Program is specifically designed to facilitate the demands of working professionals seeking to further their education in order to move forward in their chosen career. There are three minors; Teacher Education, Criminal Justice, and Entrepreneurship.

The B.A. OL can be completed in 15 months, if you meet the minimum 45 credit requirement. Each course is 4 weeks long. With the flexibility of online classes, you create your own schedule, which allows you the freedom to take care of your family and work, while being enrolled in school.

Have life or work experience? You have the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to earn up to 27 credits.

5 Reasons to Pursue an Online BA in Organizational Leadership at St. Thomas University →

GET A COMPETITIVE EDGE TO MOVE UPWARD!

  • All ONLINE program for adults and working professionals
  • Graduate in 15 months
  • 4-week courses
  • Take 1 course at a time
  • Award credits for work and life experience
  • Flexible program with personalized attention
  • Equips you with skills that employers are looking for

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Organizational Leadership program enables learners to develop interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and the techniques of research and their applications.
  • The courses in the Organizational Leadership program are foundational courses that will prepare you for leadership positions in multiple fields. The curriculum emphasizes personal growth, individual values and advancement in areas of organizational development and human resources; key ingredients for successful leadership in this dynamic global environment.
  • Organizational Leadership graduates are successfully managing businesses, hospitals, schools, charities, law enforcement and government.


 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on 4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work.

TUITION COST

Tuition per Credit Resource Fee per Course Cost per Course

$400

$50

$1,250

CREDITS FOR LEARNING FROM WORK EXPERIENCES

Adult students often bring with them years of on-the-job learning and experience.  Our Prior Learning Assessment program allows you to demonstrate what you know and convert that knowledge to college credits.  Our faculty will assess what you have previously learned to determine if it matches with the degree coursework. By taking an assessment to evaluate existing knowledge and skills, you can progress quickly towards the Bachelor of Arts degree.  We show you how to use your knowledge and experience to earn up to 30 credits without taking a course.

Portfolio 300 and Portfolio 400 are offered to teach you how to incorporate you work & life experience into your degree completion plan. Request more information to find out how.

COLLEGE CREDIT EXAMS (CLEP)

CLEP exams allow degree seekers with prior knowledge of some college subjects the opportunity to take an exam, demonstrating their knowledge on the subject rather than taking the class. The CLEP exams reward existing knowledge and make it easier for students to earn college credits. Students obtaining satisfactory scores in a particular subject area can earn college credits.

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CURRICULUM

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP 120 credits

General Education Requirements 42 credits

Program Requirements 9 credits

ORG 204 Fiscal Accountability for Organizational Leadership
ORG 205 Selected Statistical Procedures
POR 300 Adult Development and Life Assessment

Major Requirements 39 credits

COM 4108 Critical Communication for the Professional World
ORG 305 Socio-economic Resources for Organizational Leadership
ORG 311 Organizational Fiscal Resource Administration
ORG 320 Organizational Law
ORG 323 Staffing and Employee Development
LDR 3180 Organizational Behavior
ORG 332 Organizational Promotion
ORG 490 Strategic Policy and Planning
ORG 499A Action Research Project A
ORG 499B Action Research Project B
PHI 3641 Business Ethics
INP 4105 Psychology of Work
SOC 460D Conflict and Conflict Resolution

General Electives 30-45 credits

(Select courses in consultation with your advisor)

SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS 18 credits

(See Specialization Pages)

CONTACT

Program Director:
Dr. Patricia L. Bloodworth
(O) 305.623.2359 | (C): (786) 761-3138
pbloodworth@stu.edu

FEATURED PROFESSOR

Zuvarashe Judith Mushipe, Ph.D.
(O) 305-474-6903
jmushipe@stu.edu
Academic Credentials: PhD in Business Management (University of Zimbabwe in collaboration with Umea School of Business and Economics in Sweden); M.B.A. North Carolina Central University; B. B.A North Carolina Central University

 

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“I am honored to be a Bobcat here at St. Thomas University, it is a phenomenal school to learn and achieve your goals. The curriculum here is very precise and challenging. St. Thomas University is a very unique school that meets every working parent’s needs. In today’s world, organizations have become more complex with everyday changes. Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership have help me become very knowledgeable and ready to take on any challenge. The Organizational Leadership program offers varies courses designed solely to teach unique approach methods, training, and skills. Throughout the entire course I found ease within assignments, readings, and discussions while receiving full support from professors and classmates. Upon completion of my degree I received a promotion at my organization in the Human Resources department. I plan to continue my education here at St. Thomas University to better myself as an individual while achieving goals set forth. LET’S GO BOBCATS!”

Jamie Anglin