Program Overview

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Organizational Leadership

Bachelor’s

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree provides students with the skill set to fulfill leadership roles in corporate and nonprofit sectors. Organizations across multiple industries seek leaders who are able to diagnose problems, motivate and inspire employees, implement change, and devise innovative solutions to problems.

The Experience

As a student in the online Organizational Leadership program, you will focus on organizational innovation, team dynamics, organizational culture, influence and motivation, conflict resolution, and leadership communication. You will identify and demonstrate critical behaviors that can positively impact your ability to lead and influence your organizations' members.

The Results

Trine University will prepare learners enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (BSOL) program for leadership roles in corporate and non-profit sectors. Organizations in a variety of industries seek leaders who can diagnose problems, motivate and inspire employees, implement change, and create innovative solutions to problems. In keeping with the mission of Trine University to "succeed, lead and serve," BSOL students will identify and exemplify leadership theories that can be applied to today's increasingly complex organizational environments.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements - 33 hours

• Communication – 9 hrs.
  • ENG 143| College Composition| 3 hrs.
  • HUM 203| Humanities Seminar| 3 hrs.
  • SP 203| Effective Speaking| 3 hrs.
• Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.
  • ECO 203| Survey of Economics| 3 hrs.
  • COM 233| Intercultural Communication| 3 hrs.
  • PSY 113| Principles of Psychology| 3 hrs.
• Mathematics and Science – 9 hrs.
  • MA 113| College Algebra| 3 hrs.
  • MA 163| Applied Math w/Business Concepts| 3 hrs.
  • Science Elective (3)| 3 hrs.
• Other – 6 hrs.
  • BA 213| Business Spreadsheets| 3 hrs.
  • COM 213| Business Communication| 3 hrs.

Business Requirements - 16 hrs.

• BA 123| Business Concepts| 3 hrs.
• BA 201| Professional Development & Strategies| 1 hrs.
• LAW 203| Business Law & Ethics| 3 hrs.
• MGT 383| Principles of Project Management| 3 hrs.
• MK 203| Marketing| 3 hrs.
• MK 323| Integrated Marketing Communication| 3 hrs.

Content Requirements - 39 hours

• FIN 393| Financial Leadership| 3 hrs.
• LDR 203| Leadership Strengths & Skills| 3 hrs.
• LDR 243| Organizational Intelligence| 3 hrs.
• LDR 313| Topics in Organizational Leadership| 3 hrs.
• LDR 323| Leading Effective Teams| 3 hrs.
• LDR 333| Organizational Leadership Development & Change| 3 hrs.
• LDR 343| Conflict Resolution| 3 hrs.
• LDR 353| Objectivity in Leadership| 3 hrs.
• LDR 403| Creativity, Innovation, and Influence| 3 hrs.
• LDR 413| Creating Organizational Culture| 3 hrs.
• LDR 453| Leadership Capstone| 3 hrs.
• MGT 313| Human Resource Management| 3 hrs.
• MGT 363| Organizational Behavior| 3 hrs.

Additional Program Requirements – 4 hrs.

• BA 113| Business Computer Applications| 3 hrs.
• UE 111| Online Learning Orientation| 1 hrs.

Electives – 28 hrs.

• Electives (28)| 28 hrs.

Optional Industrial Leadership Specialization

Complete the below courses (15 credits) for an Industrial Leadership Specialization.

• ETD 163 Environmental Health & Safety
• MGT 333 Supervision
• MGT 373 Facility Management
• MGT 363 Organizational Behavior
• MGT 383 Principles of Project Management

Program Information

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

Duration

120 hours

Level

Undergraduate

Campus Location

Online

School/College

College of Graduate and Professional Studies