Program Overview

Details: Organizational Leadership and Learning, Major

MajorOrganizational Leadership and Learning

Overview

Wichita State’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning (OLL) is an innovative and flexible degree that emphasizes applied learning, developing soft skills, and preparing students to be leaders in a range of organizations. Students receive individualized degree plans and the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with industry leaders.

Concentrations

• Corporate and Organizational Wellness
• Digital Transformation
• Education and Innovation
• Emergency and Public Service Leadership
• Hospitality Management
• Industrial Automation and Robotics

Admission to the Program

To be admitted into the workforce leadership and applied learning program, you must first be admitted to Wichita State and the College of Applied Studies.

Inside the Program

Technical and Military Training

The Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Organizational Leadership and Learning is one of a few, select degrees chosen to partner with McConnell Air Force Base. Faculty work alongside active-duty military personnel in order to prepare them for careers within and outside of military service.

Curriculum

The Organizational Leadership and Learning degree is 120 credit hours and emphasizes on-the-job training with 21 hours of experiential learning credit, such as internships or apprenticeships. Additionally, the degree requires 21 credit hours of courses, which help develop students’ soft skills, such as communication, leadership, diversity, and creativity.

A departmental honors track is also available for this major.

Careers

A degree in Organizational Leadership and Learning from Wichita State will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and professional connections that’ll prepare you for diverse roles. Graduates are active military personnel and work as firefighters, emergency medical services and technical rescue members, law enforcement, and more.

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