Online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Empower Teams, Drive Change, Lead with Purpose
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At a Glance
Advance your career with the University of Oklahoma’s online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership–a forward-thinking program designed to prepare you to step into leadership roles. This flexible, fully online degree equips you with the tools to make data-informed decisions, foster collaboration, and drive performance across industries. You’ll build the skills needed to lead ethically, communicate effectively, and shape organizational culture in business, nonprofit, and public-sector environments.
Admission requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old by the first day of class or have current active-duty military status
- Have at least 24 credit hours of letter-graded college credit
- Hold a minimum 2.0 GPA on prior college coursework
100% Online
Time to Complete:
12 to 18+ months
Credit Hours:
120 Credit Hours; 30 Major Hours
Time Commitment:
15 to 20 hours weekly
start dates
Fall, Spring, & Summer
cost
OU’s online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership is an investment in your future—and OU Online is committed to making that investment accessible and transparent.
Tuition and fees for the program are approximately:
- Oklahoma Residents: $375 per credit hour
- Non-Residents: $979 per credit hour
Books and additional materials are not included.
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About the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership Online
The University of Oklahoma’s online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership is a 120-credit-hour program built for professionals who want to lead with purpose, strategy, and impact. Whether you’re advancing in your current role or preparing for new leadership opportunities, this degree equips you with the tools to navigate complex challenges, inspire teams, and drive organizational success.
Through a curriculum grounded in ethics, communication, and performance management, students learn to lead across industries with confidence and clarity. Courses emphasize real-world application, helping you build the skills to evaluate organizational effectiveness, manage change, and make data-informed decisions that move teams forward. Designed for working adults, the program offers the flexibility to balance your education with your career and life—without compromising on quality or outcomes.
This degree is similar to our Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Organizational Leadership. Connect with an enrollment coach to discuss which option is best for you.
BA in Organizational Leadership: Transform Your Career with Leadership Expertise
OU’s 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership prepares professionals to lead with clarity, strategy, and purpose across a wide range of industries. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or advancing in your current career, this degree equips you with the skills to manage teams, drive performance, and lead organizational change. Graduates are prepared for leadership positions in business, nonprofit, government, and education settings. With a focus on ethical decision-making, communication, and performance management, you’ll be ready to take on roles that require strategic thinking and people-centered leadership. Whether you're seeking promotion, launching a new career path, or building leadership capacity in your organization, OU’s Organizational Leadership degree gives you the tools to lead with confidence and impact. Career opportunities include:
- Program Manager
- Executive Coach
- Training and Development Director
- Associate Director
- Organizational Effectiveness Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Leadership Consultant
- Director of Development
- Management Analyst
- Director of Nonprofit Operations
- Human Resources Manager
- Team Leader or Supervisor
Industry Insights: Demand for Strategic Leaders
Professionals with strategic thinking, communication, and performance management skills are in high demand across industries. OU’s online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership prepares graduates to lead with confidence in roles that require ethical decision-making, team development, and organizational agility.- Median Pay: $122,090 for leadership professionals
- Job Outlook: Leadership positions are projected to grow faster than average through 2033
- Job Opportunities: Approximately 1.2 million openings annually in leadership occupations
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Program Outcomes: Real-World Leadership for Today’s Workplaces
OU’s online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership equips professionals with the strategic, interpersonal, and analytical skills needed to lead effectively in today’s dynamic work environments. You’ll graduate prepared to guide teams, manage change, and make decisions that drive performance and growth.
Through this program, you’ll learn how to:
- Lead with confidence at the individual, team, and organizational level
- Communicate with clarity across diverse stakeholder groups
- Apply research-based strategies to improve performance and productivity
- Make ethical decisions that align with organizational goals
- Build high-performing teams and foster collaborative cultures
- Use digital and data literacy to inform strategic planning
- Navigate organizational governance and oversight
- Align mission, vision, and strategy to drive results
Whether you’re advancing in your current role or preparing for a leadership transition, the Organizational Leadership degree gives you the tools to lead with insight, integrity, and impact.
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Schedule a one-on-one call with an OU Online enrollment coach to get personalized guidance, ask questions, and explore how our programs can help you reach your goals.
Course Details
OU’s Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership empowers professionals to lead with clarity, strategy, and purpose across industries. Students begin the program with foundational courses in leadership theory, ethics, and conflict resolution, then build advanced skills in performance management, organizational culture, and strategic decision-making. The curriculum is designed for working adults, with asynchronous, 8-week courses that offer flexibility without sacrificing connection. Each course blends practical insight with collaborative learning, helping students sharpen their critical thinking, apply data-informed strategies, and engage meaningfully with faculty and peers. Students complete 120 credit hours, including 30 major hours, and finish the program with a portfolio that showcases their ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive organizational growth in diverse professional settings.
Leadership in Organizations
Credit Hours: 3
Explores contemporary leadership theories and their application in organizational settings. Students examine how leadership styles influence team dynamics, decision-making, and organizational outcomes, while developing strategies to grow as effective leaders.
Ethics in Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
Examines ethical principles and standards of conduct used by leaders to build trust and integrity. Students learn how to apply ethical frameworks to decision-making and cultivate values-driven leadership in diverse organizational contexts.
Measuring Human Performance
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on how leaders assess and improve performance in organizations. Topics include employee selection, performance appraisals, and organizational performance management, with an emphasis on data-informed strategies and research-based practices.
Digital and Data Literacy
Credit Hours: 3
Enhances students’ ability to find, evaluate, and ethically use digital and data sources. Through applied activities, students build competencies in digital research, data interpretation, and communication for academic and workplace settings.
Portfolio in Interdisciplinary Studies
Credit Hours: 3
Serves as the capstone course where students create a comprehensive ePortfolio. The portfolio showcases mastery in communication, leadership, digital literacy, and problem-solving, aligned with their primary area of concentration.
Conflict Resolution
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces theories and practices for managing conflict in professional environments. Students analyze communication processes and apply techniques to resolve disputes, foster collaboration, and maintain productive relationships within teams and organizations.
Finance for Non-Finance Majors
Credit Hours: 3
Provides foundational financial knowledge for leaders who are not directly responsible for accounting or finance functions. Students learn to interpret financial data, understand budgeting processes, and make informed decisions that support organizational goals.
Critical Inquiry in Interdisciplinary Studies
Credit Hours: 3
Develops skills in research, analysis, and synthesis across disciplines. Students critique literature and concepts to deepen their understanding of interdisciplinary leadership and prepare materials for a comprehensive ePortfolio.
Social Processes in Organizations
Credit Hours: 3
Explores how individual and group behaviors influence organizational performance. Students examine personality, emotion, motivation, and communication strategies to lead teams, shape culture, and improve outcomes.
Interdisciplinary Inquiry
Credit Hours: 3
Will focus on adult learning theory and development, assessment of prior learning, development of self-directed learning skills, educational and career planning and writing of portfolios and learning contracts. Designed for the returning, adult learner. Will also focus on preparation for academic writing and argumentation.
Why OU Online: Built for Leaders Who Want More
OU Online delivers high-quality, career-focused programs designed for professionals who want to lead with purpose and impact. The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership combines the flexibility of a 100% online format with the academic excellence of a top-tier public university—making it possible to earn a respected degree without putting your life on hold.
Offered through the University of Oklahoma’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies, the program is built for working adults with prior college credit. Courses are delivered in accelerated, 8-week terms and taught by expert faculty with real-world leadership experience. You’ll gain practical skills in ethics, communication, performance management, and strategic decision-making—all while balancing school, work, and life.
OU Online’s student-centered approach ensures you receive personalized support, meaningful faculty interaction, and a learning experience that prepares you to lead in today’s fast-changing workplaces.
Faculty Expertise: Insight from Experts Who’ve Led the Way
The University of Oklahoma’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies brings together faculty with deep experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and performance management. These educators have led teams, shaped culture, and driven results in business, nonprofit, government, and education sectors—ensuring that every course is grounded in real-world relevance.
OU faculty are known for their ability to translate leadership theory into actionable strategies. Many have held senior roles in organizational development, human resources, and executive coaching, and they bring that insight into every class. Their mentorship helps students build confidence, sharpen decision-making skills, and prepare for leadership roles that demand clarity, collaboration, and impact.
Whether you’re learning how to manage change, evaluate performance, or lead with ethics, OU’s faculty provides the guidance and expertise to help you succeed in today’s fast-paced professional environments.
Robust Student Support
OU Online offers comprehensive student support services tailored to the needs of working professionals. From academic support and online tutoring to mental health counseling and career development resources, students in the BA in Organizational Leadership program receive the guidance they need to succeed. The program’s flexible format allows you to build leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills while maintaining full-time employment and personal commitments.
Global Alumni Network
As a student in the BA in Organizational Leadership program, you’ll join a global network of more than 250,000 University of Oklahoma alumni. OU graduates lead across industries—from business and nonprofit to government and education—creating a powerful community of professionals who share your drive to lead and make an impact. Becoming a Sooner means gaining access to mentorship, career connections, and leadership opportunities that can accelerate your professional growth.
Flexible Format
The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership is delivered 100% online in a flexible format designed for working professionals. Earn your degree in as few as 12 months while balancing full-time work, family responsibilities, and personal goals. Study from anywhere and build the leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills needed to advance in today’s fast-paced organizations.
With asynchronous, 8-week courses and a student-centered approach, OU Online makes it possible to grow your career without putting it on hold. Whether you’re seeking promotion, transitioning to a new industry, or stepping into a leadership role, this program is built to fit your schedule and support your success.
Tailored Experience
Elective options and interdisciplinary coursework allow students to customize their learning experience based on career interests in business, nonprofit, government, or education. The program’s dynamic format keeps professionals engaged, fosters collaboration with faculty and peers, and builds the skills needed to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact in today’s evolving workplaces.
Cost & Financial Aid
Earning your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership is an investment in your future—and OU Online is committed to making that investment accessible and transparent.
Tuition and fees for the program are approximately:
- Oklahoma Residents: $375 per credit hour
- Non-Residents: $979 per credit hour
Books and additional materials are not included.
Financial aid, scholarships, and employer tuition assistance may be available to help offset the cost. For questions about financial aid for your online program, contact the Online Aid office at onlineaid@ou.edu or call 405-325-2929.
A nonrefundable deposit of $350 is required upon admission to secure your place in the program. This deposit guarantees your spot in your first semester of courses and will be applied toward your first semester’s tuition.
* Please be aware that tuition and fees may change, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
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