Organizational Leadership Minor (OL)

Program Description

There is a surging interest in leadership within organizations today. With the rapid rate of change in our global economy, people in managerial and leadership roles must become more adaptive and innovative. They must learn how to be more confident and competent leaders. Research shows that leadership can be learned, fostered, developed, and improved.

The Organizational Leadership minor prepares emerging leaders to face challenges across all career fields.

Organizational Leadership, which has grown into one of Wright State's largest degree programs, combines understanding oneself as a leader, understanding leading within the organization, and understanding the external environment.

The minor is designed for students desiring a broad academic background in preparation for supervisory and management careers in private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

Adding this minor to an existing major will prepare students to be an effective leader in any chosen career!

Admission Requirements

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in the Organizational Leadership program will learn to:

• Assess personal aspects through self-leadership assessments and evaluate multiple leadership theories and strategies. Leading Self: OL 2010/OL 3020
• Analyze emotional intelligence in leadership contexts and create effective teams within organizations. Leading Others: OL 3030/OL 3040
• Identify, reflect on, and apply leadership skills within learning and community organizations. Leading in Community: OL 4020/OL 4030
• Identify and analyze organizational behavior, dynamics, and resources to promote effective leadership processes critical to organizational success. Leading Organizations: OL 4010/OL 4940/OL 4950

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

• Apply their personal strengths, competencies, strategies, and preferences to individual leadership roles and can integrate leadership theories into practice in organizational settings. 

• Critique and apply emotionally intelligent leadership competencies and strengths related to interpersonal dynamics and apply strategies to team settings to increase organizational productivity.

• Apply principles of organizational behavior, human resources, and talent development critical to effective leadership and organizational success through writing, learning management systems, and digital tools.

For More Information

• Organizational Leadership Minor
• School of Education and Leadership
• College of Health, Education, and Human Services

Program Requirements