Organizational Leadership, BS

Program Description

Organizational Leadership is a Bachelor of Science degree completion program that is leadership-focused, multidisciplinary, and application-oriented. This program is designed for students with a two-year degree or its equivalent who want a broad academic background to prepare them for supervisory and management careers. The major combines courses in communication and administrative skills with the study of leadership theory and practice. Students will also learn problem-solving techniques and complete a leadership skills project. This integrated major prepares today’s and tomorrow’s leaders for challenges across all career fields.

Admission Requirements

Either:

Completion of Associate’s Degree from an accredited college/university

Completion of:
- 60+semester credit hours
- Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0
- Completion of OL 2010 and OL 3020

Program Learning Objectives and Outcomes

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

“Students enrolled in the Organizational Leadership Program WILL learn to……”

Leading Self

Based on OL2010 / OL3020

Leading Others

Based on OL3030 / OL3040

Leading in Community

OL4020 / OL4030

Leading Organizations

Based on OL4010, OL4940, OL4950

Articulate their personal strengths, competencies, and preferences through leadership self-assessments and apply those to organizational settings.

Explain and apply interpersonal competencies and strengths related to emotional intelligence.

Identify, reflect on, and apply leadership concepts within experiential learning environments.

Analyze organizational behavior and dynamics and create and deliver leadership resources and processes critical to organizational success.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

“As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Organizational Leadership Program CAN……”

Articulate their personal strengths, competencies, and preferences and apply those to organizational settings.

Explain and apply interpersonal competencies and strengths related to emotional intelligence.

Identify, reflect on, and apply leadership concepts within organizations.

Analyze organizational behavior and dynamics and create and deliver leadership resources and processes critical to organizational success.

For More Information

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts / Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6 - Natural Science : 8 hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Organizational Leadership Major: 30 Hours

Choose one: 3 Hours

Choose from any 1000-level or 2000-level COM course.

Choose one: 3 Hours

ENG 3000 - Business Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3610 - Technical Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3650 - Writing Nonfiction Credit Hour(s): 3

Required

OL 2010 - Leading Self Credit Hour(s): 3
OL 3020 - Leadership Foundations Credit Hour(s): 3
OL 3030 - Interpersonal Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
OL 3040 - Leading Teams Credit Hour(s): 3
OL 4010 - Leading Organizations Credit Hour(s): 3

Choose One: 3 Hours

OL 4020 - Community-Based Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
OL 4025 - Community-Based Internship Credit Hour(s): 3
OL 4030 - Undergraduate OL Teaching Assistant Credit Hour(s): 3
Speak with your advisor to determine which course best meets your professional needs.

Required

OL 4940 - Talent Development Credit Hour(s): 3
OL 4950 - Leadership Skills Application Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Electives: 52 Hours

9 hours minimum (3 courses) with the same departmental prefix Credit Hour(s): 9
9 hours minimum (3 courses) with 2000-level or above Credit Hour(s): 9
Open electives Credit Hour(s): 34

Students are encouraged to complete a minor in a field of their choice.

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.