Program Overview

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Organizational Leadership Program

The University of Missouri-St. Louis offers a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, a 100 percent online degree designed to focus on the higher educational needs of online and adult learners. This program provides flexibility and an accelerated pathway to graduation, preparing students for critical leadership roles in their industry.

Program Overview

The Organizational Leadership program allows students to earn their degree online, with the option to focus their studies in nine emphasis areas, including:

• Community studies
• Computing and information security
• Corporate communication
• Criminology and criminal justice
• Executive leadership
• Health communication
• Individualized emphasis
• Operational excellence
• Social justice

Program Type and Format

• Program Type: Major, BA
• Format: 100% Online

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students can pursue various roles leading organizational change, such as:

• Communications Manager
• General Manager
• Human Services Manager
• Operations Manager
• Production Manager
• Program Manager
• Project Lead

The median annual salary for these positions is $116,880.

Degree Information

All majors must meet the general education requirements of the university in addition to completing degree-specific curriculum requirements. Non-Missouri residents are responsible for reviewing the UMSL state authorizations page to see if this program is offered in their state throughout their program and to review the licensure or certification requirements for the state in which they reside.

Student Involvement

Students can make new friends and learn new skills by joining one of the Recognized Student Organizations, such as:

• OSI Leadership Education Programs
• Student Government Association
• Students of the University of Missouri

The UMSL Honors College is a certificate program that can be paired with any major without adding extra classes or extending time to graduate. Classes in the Honors College are seminar-style, focusing on reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking.

Undergraduate Research

Students are encouraged to participate in Undergraduate Research and Scholarship to produce discipline-specific intellectual or creative innovations in their field.

Related Majors

Explore more degree options, such as:

• Management
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Public Policy Administration

College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences offers exciting degree programs covering the academic spectrum from fine arts, humanities, and social sciences to natural and applied sciences. An undergraduate degree from the College of Arts and Sciences provides the intellectual base for a host of career paths, advanced study, and research in many academic disciplines.

Why Choose UMSL Arts and Sciences?

The college provides students with a well-rounded, hands-on, and practical education to best prepare them for success in the modern workforce. Faculty are actively engaged in research and scholarship, advancing knowledge, theory, and applied methods in their fields.

Active Researchers, Scholars, and Practitioners

Faculty provide students with an unparalleled academic experience, driven to educate, prepare, and cultivate the innovative spirit UMSL students are known for.

An Inspired and Accomplished Triton Network

The College of Arts and Sciences has prepared tens of thousands of graduates to become influential leaders and find career success in the region, nationally, and internationally.

Find Your Passion, Chart Your Path

The college offers 31 baccalaureate, 16 master, and seven doctoral degrees, as well as dozens of minor and certificate programs designed to get students where they want to go. Dedicated academic advisors create personalized plans to help students succeed in their academic journey.

MORE Flexibility, MORE Possibilities

UMSL offers exceptional academics at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, with degree programs built to fit any schedule. Whether students want to earn their degree on campus, fully online, during the evening, or weekends, UMSL will meet them when and where they want.