Program Overview

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Organizational Leadership, BA

The Bachelor of Arts program in Organizational Leadership develops the skills and knowledge that organizational leaders need to solve problems, communicate effectively, assess programs, manage resources, and use emerging technologies in organizations.

Program Description

In this program, students master leadership theory and skills to drive positive organizational change. The program focuses on core organizational leadership concepts, ethical principles in leadership, and principles of team dynamics.

At a Glance

• College/school: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
• Location: Polytechnic or Online, ASU Local
• 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

The curriculum for the Organizational Leadership, BA program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of leadership principles and practices. Students can view the 2025-2026 curriculum and curriculum archives for more information.

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. The program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:

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

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Transfer admission requirements: The MyPath2ASU pathway allows Arizona transfer students to complete a prescribed sequence of courses that meet the requirements for the community college's AA degree along with the lower-division requirements for the ASU major.

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. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

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:

• Apply core organizational leadership concepts
• Apply ethical principles in leadership
• Apply principles of team dynamics

Global Opportunities

Students who study organizational leadership can become influential and innovative leaders all over the world. Through unique study abroad experiences across the globe, students gain valuable leadership and communication skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have the skills and knowledge necessary for a wide variety of leadership positions in business, government, healthcare administration, nonprofit agencies, and the service industry. They may pursue positions such as:

• Account manager
• Community relations manager
• Director of employee services
• Director of training
• Diversity specialist
• Knowledge manager
• Organization development consultant
• Service manager
• Supervisor
• Talent manager

Example job titles and salaries:

• Employee Training Manager: $127,090
• General Manager (GM): $102,950
• Human Resources Manager: $140,030
• Marketing Manager: $161,030
• Medical and Health Services Manager: $117,960
• Quality Control Manager: $121,440
• Sales Manager: $138,060

Accelerated Programs

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Concurrent Programs

Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.

Joint Programs

Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

New Programs

ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Students can check back often and look for the "New Programs" option.

Online Programs

ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. Students from western states who select this major may be eligible for a reduced nonresident tuition rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees.