Program Overview

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Organizational Leadership (Project Management), BA

The Bachelor of Arts program in organizational leadership with a concentration in project management offers a theoretical and skills-driven curriculum designed to prepare students to excel as project managers and leaders in the field.

Program Description

The program explores leadership theory and practice, gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to lead diverse teams, innovate, solve problems, communicate effectively, evaluate leadership and organizational effectiveness, manage resources and use emerging technologies within organizations. Additionally, students develop essential skills for managing complex projects, including project leadership, quality management, risk management, schedule management, cost management and resource management.

At a Glance

• College/school: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
• Location: Polytechnic, Tempe or Online
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: Any math course that meets the MATH designation
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

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Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

• Liberal Studies, MLSt
• Organizational Leadership, MS
• Project Management, MPM
• Public Administration, MPA

Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Apply core organizational leadership concepts
• Apply ethical principles in leadership
• Apply principles of team dynamics
• Create a project management plan
• Evaluate project value across key project management domains

Global Opportunities

Organizational leadership students can become influential and innovative leaders in the world. Through unique study abroad experiences across the globe, students gain valuable leadership and communication skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped for a variety of roles in the public and private sectors, including government, information technology, nonprofit agencies, various businesses and the service industry. They are prepared for positions such as technical project manager, project manager skilled in Agile methodology and others, senior project manager, portfolio manager, and director of project management.

• Business Analyst | 8.8% | $101,190
• Construction Manager | 8.7% | $106,980
• Employee Training Manager | 5.8% | $127,090
• General Manager (GM) | 4.4% | $102,950
• IT Project Manager | 8.2% | $108,970
• Office Manager | 4.6% | $108,390
• Project Manager | 5.6% | $100,750

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. Graduates of this program have the educational knowledge and content hours to sit for the Project Management Institute's Certified Associate Project Manager exam.