Organizational Leadership ,BA
Administration, Administrator, Business, Executive, Fast Track, Leader, Management, Manager, leadership, supervisor
Master leadership theory and skills to drive positive organizational change.
In the Bachelor of Arts program in organizational leadership, students develop the skills and knowledge that organizational leaders need to solve problems, communicate effectively, assess programs, manage resources and use emerging technologies in organizations.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic, ASU at Cochise, ASU at Pima, ASU at Pinal, ASU at The Gila Valley, ASU at Yuma, ASU at Yavapai 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
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
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.
Students should visit Admission Services for more information about ASU degrees offered at local community colleges.
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.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
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.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
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. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, by participating in one of the more than 300 available Global Education programs, students expand their scope of learning beyond the classroom and gain hands-on experience in different and exciting cultures.
Many of the School of Applied Professional Studies programs allow students to earn credit toward their major for their experiences studying abroad.
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 and talent manager.
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 |
|---|---|---|
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6.5%
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$120,000
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4.2%
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$98,100
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5.2%
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$130,000
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6.6%
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$140,040
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28.4%
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$104,830
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1.6%
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$107,560
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4.0%
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$130,600
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School of Applied Professional Studies
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
