Effectively Lead and Manage Change with an Organizational Leadership Degree Online
Well-developed leadership skills are critical for professional success in today's fast-paced organizations. The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership program provides maximum flexibility for transferring in previously earned college credits while focusing on the leadership and management knowledge and skills you're seeking.
The organizational leadership degree online program features courses on managing change, organizational behavior and management principles, designed to instill effective leadership skills for use in businesses, nonprofits and government organizations.
Why earn an organizational leadership degree at UMS
- Median annual salary of $102,590 for management occupations*
- 8% projected job growth for management occupations through 2026*
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
See Yourself Succeed in Organizational Leadership
At University of Michigan Science, you’ll develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, all while learning to be an effective leader. The online Bachelor of Science Business Administration in Organizational Leadership program has been developed in consultation with professionals to ensure students learn real-world applicable concepts.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your organizational leadership degree online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
Completion of the organizational leadership degree opens career opportunities in a number of fields, including managerial and leadership roles in businesses, nonprofit agencies and government.
Opportunities for skilled leaders are significant. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment opportunities for management occupations will increase 8% – totaling 807,300 new jobs – through 2026.*
Curriculum
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in organizational leadership program includes:
- General education
- Business core
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Business Core Program
Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Recommend appropriate solutions for achieving organizational objectives that integrate ethical and legal leadership practices for managing change and supporting quality initiatives in organizations
- Develop business management approaches that align with organizational philosophies and help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams
- Problem-solve across functional areas by integrating personal values with ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices
- Articulate implications of global and societal contexts on business decisions
- Recommend strategic and creative business options using data gathered through research and current technological applications
- Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences to contribute to a positive team climate and address various strategic and operational business needs