BA in Organizational Leadership Online

BA in Organizational Leadership Online

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BA in organizational leadership

BA in organizational leadership

The online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Organizational Leadership at Claremont Lincoln University teaches you to lead organizations in a globally competitive environment. Designed for working professionals, the degree completion program offers a flexible, customizable format.

Develop the critical thinking, collaborative, and strategic leadership skills that are essential in organizational settings. Learn to be open-minded, and find creative solutions to entrenched problems while leading with integrity.

The online bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership curriculum builds competencies across four areas: leadership development, analytical thinking, collaborative relationships, and strategic leadership. Majors choose from four concentration options to focus their course of study and prepare for leadership roles in the workplace.

program Overview

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Program Length
TUITION

  • Asynchronous format

  • Interactive learning platforms

  • Discussion forums facilitated by world-class faculty

Full-time: 24 months

Master’s track allows you to earn nine credits towards your master’s degree while completing your B.A.

$15,000

Financial Aid may be available

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Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the online bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership must hold an associate degree or 60 transferable college credits. CLU uses a holistic admissions process to evaluate all aspects of a student’s record. Admission requirements include the following:

  • A completed associate degree from an accredited institution or 60 semester credits including required General Education requirements

  • Submission of university transcripts

  • Current resume or CV
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ONLINE BACHELOR’S IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP COURSES

The comprehensive organizational leadership curriculum develops analytical thinkers and strategic leaders. Coursework emphasizes collaboration, leadership theories, and analytical thinking.

  • The Mindful Leader
  • Introduction to Leadership Theories
  • Authentic Leadership Development Lab
  • Time Management for Leaders
  • Vision, Creativity, and Innovation
  • Leader as a Mentor
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Organizational Research, Analysis, and Decision Making
  • Organizational Dialogue
  • Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations
  • Change Leadership
  • CLU Senior Seminar
  • Academic Success and the Claremont Core®
  • Academic Writing and Research

Majors on the master’s track can apply nine credits of graduate coursework toward their BA and master’s degree, offering an accelerated route to a graduate degree.

BA IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATIONS

Majors customize the online bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership with three concentration options. These concentrations provide specialized coursework to prepare graduates for focused career paths.

  • Management

Strengthen project planning, organizational, and leadership skills in the Management concentration. Coursework covers financial and operational management principles that inform strategic decision-making skills to achieve organizational goals.

Management concentration courses include the following:

  • Principles of Management
  • Project Management
  • Financial Management
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Professional Studies

Customize your organizational leadership degree with the Professional Studies concentration, which allows you to tailor your education based on your interests and goals. Choose from courses in management, human resources, or another field to prepare for professional advancement.

Professional Studies concentration courses include five organizational leadership elective or transfer credit courses.

  • Human Resources

Develop the leadership skills required to manage personnel with the Human Resources concentration. Specialized courses prepare graduates to design employee compensation and benefits plans, resolve conflict, and meet organizational workforce needs.

Human Resources concentration courses include the following:

  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Performance Improvement
  • Training and Development
  • Workforce Planning
  • Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for Professional Growth*
  • Communication and Report Writing*
  • Crime Prevention*
  • Ethics in Policing*
  • Conflict Management in Law Enforcement*
*Eligible for PLA

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The online bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership strengthens communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skills. Graduates will learn:

  • Leadership Development: Implement key ethical leadership skills in personal and professional contexts.
  • Analytical Thinking: Evaluate information about organizational challenges to achieve manageable solutions or opportunities.
  • Collaborative Relationships: Facilitate collaboration by utilizing effective communication skills to foster a culture of support and community.
  • Strategic Leadership: Design strategies that include consideration of problems, opportunities, continuous learning, and research-based decision making to achieve innovative solutions.
  • Integrate the Claremont Core®: Develop a compassionate leadership style that utilizes mindfulness and dialogue for collaboration and positive change.

ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP CAREER OUTCOMES

As a graduate of the Online Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership program, you will be prepared to approach your career from a new perspective. The skills and competencies this degree offers can be applied to roles in human resources, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and protective services. Career options with an online bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership include the following:

  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Project Coordinator
  • Management Analyst
  • Training and Development Specialist
  • Organizational Development Specialist
  • Leadership Development Specialist
  • Health Services Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Professional

CLU IS THE UNIVERSITY OF THE LINCOLN INSTITUTE OF LAND POLICY

Claremont Lincoln University is the university of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a non-profit global thought leader solving social, environmental, and economic challenges. Together, we are mobilizing leaders worldwide to tackle the most pressing climate, land, water, finance, housing, infrastructure, and other issues.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Full-time students can complete the degree completion program in 24 months. The dual credit track allows learners to apply up to nine graduate credits toward their BA and master’s degree.

CLU’s organizational leadership program includes upper-division coursework in leadership, management, and communication. Majors can focus their studies by choosing a concentration: Management, Human Resources, or Professional Studies. The program incorporates a senior seminar focused on experiential learning or reflective analysis.

An online bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership builds in-demand skills with a flexible format. Designed for working professionals, the customizable program offers three concentration options. Graduates pursue leadership opportunities in the corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors.

You can enroll in the online BA in Organizational Leadership program by submitting an application online. The program requires either an associate degree or a minimum of 60 transferable college credits.

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership student Landen Mendoza

Student SPOTLIGHT

Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers. Explore their stories of success.

“CLU offers a personal experience for our students with ways to earn your degree while working.”
Landen Mendoza, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership

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APPLY TO THE BA IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP TODAY

Build the leadership skills you need to take the next step in your career. Submit an application to CLU to enroll in the online organizational leadership bachelor’s program.