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The Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership prepares students to become effective organizational players in today's workplace. Rather than preparing graduates for a single particular career, this degree program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for a broad range of organizational and supervisory positions. Graduates find themselves well prepared for entry-level supervisory and project management roles. The skill set of: (1) effective communication, (2) teamwork, (3) organizational change making and (4) supervision, provides these graduates with the tools they need to be successful in the modern workplace.

The goal of the Leadership Studies department is to produce highly motivated self-directed team players with the education and skills to be productive employees.

Communication Skills

Organizational Leadership majors are equipped with strong written and verbal communication skills. All course work and activities require students to submit business reports and strategic plans as well as multi-media presentations.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Top Characteristics employers are looking for in their new employees (NACE Survey)

More than any other program, Organizational Leadership majors are more experienced and proficient in team building and teamwork. Students are continually asked to perform and succeed in a collaborative environment.

Organizational Change & Improvement

Top 10 Characteristics:

Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Creativity
Detail-oriented
Entrepreneurial Skills/Risk-taker
Flexibility
Friendly Personality
Honesty/Integrity
Interpersonal Skills

The Organizational Leadership degree program requires students to learn the processes of organizational and community assessment as well as positive change making. Students are skilled in strategic planning, goal setting, and problem solving.

Supervisory Skills

Organizational Leadership majors are educated and trained in the most modern supervisory approaches. Students are encouraged to develop positive relationship-oriented environments.

CAREER OPTIONS

The organizational Leadership degree program prepares students for entry-level supervisory and human resource positions in either business or non-profit companies and agencies. These graduates find themselves in demand for a wide variety of potential career choices.

First Line/Entry Level Supervisors
Human Resource Professionals
Project Manager
Strategic Planners
Organizational Development Specialists
Sales Representatives
Public Relations
Organizational Trainers
Management Consultants
Political Officials and Advisors

Military Officers
Non-profit Executives
Entrepreneurs
Healthcare Administrators
Government Officials
Personnel Development Specialists
Social Service Administrators
Consumer Relations
Community Development Specialists
Retail Managers

View Some of Our Graduates and Their Current Occupations



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