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Program Overview
Organizational Leadership, AA
The Associate of Arts program in Organizational Leadership provides leadership training to active duty Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard enlisted personnel. This program uses transdisciplinary methods to prepare students to build a leadership foundation. Students learn skills applicable to any work environment, regardless of assigned role, in organizations across all sectors: private, nonprofit, government, and military. Students develop the skills leaders need to solve problems, communicate effectively, assess programs, manage resources, and evaluate emerging technologies.
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in various organizations. Students who complete the program can continue in an established transfer path to the Bachelor of Arts program in Organizational Leadership and other ASU degree programs. The flexible AA degree allows students to complete general education coursework and concentrated coursework in a second disciplinary field to prepare for leadership in a specific industry or sector.
At a Glance
- College/school: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Online
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math intensity: General
Curriculum
The curriculum for this program can be viewed in the 2025-2026 curriculum archives.
Admission Requirements
- General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
- First-year
- Transfer
- International
- Readmission
- Additional requirements: Students must be accepted to the U.S. Naval Community College to be admitted to this program.
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.
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:
- Examine core organizational leadership concepts.
- Analyze ethical principles in leadership.
- Apply principles of team dynamics.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue a variety of careers, such as:
- Account manager
- Deputy sheriff trainee
- Executive assistant
- Facilities manager
- Knowledge manager
- Organization development consultant
- Sales executive
- Sales manager
- Service manager
- Supervisor
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry-level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications, or state-specific licensure.
| Career | Growth | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Training Manager | 5.8% | $127,090 |
| Office Manager | 4.6% | $108,390 |
| Sales Manager | 4.7% | $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 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
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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.
