Why a BS degree in Organizational Leadership? More than any other time in history, today’s organizations change swiftly and often. Companies need qualified leaders to articulate vision and implement strategies that will distinguish the organization and transform the workplace. The Organizational Leadership program seeks to train true leaders by developing aptitudes and skills necessary to be successful in any organization.

Organizational Leadership focuses on the theory and practical application of universal leadership skills such as professional communication, problem-solving, strategic thinking, team building, business decision-making, and project management. The curriculum is multidisciplinary and prepares individuals to advance in the real world and pursue a professional life by:

• Assuming leadership roles in a full range of organizations
• Advancing your career in your current place of employment
• Changing your place of employment for a more rewarding position
• Developing start-up enterprises
• Playing a greater role in your community
• Entering graduate school for an advanced degree

With a BS in Organizational Leadership graduates are equipped to effectively lead the organization and compete for the future.

The Organizational Leadership (OL) program is a Bachelor of Science degree and is designed for adults who have already earned 60 or more transferable college hours. The required coursework seeks to train true leaders by developing aptitudes and skills necessary to be successful in any organization. The curriculum focuses on the necessary leadership, human relations, and decision-making skills to develop or increase effectiveness in working with people. Classes meet one night a week for 14 months. The Organizational Leadership program is offered in Bethany, Del City and Tulsa.

The Organizational Leadership program is also offered online. Learn more about the Organizational Leadership Online program here.

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Organizational Leadership Courses and Sequence

MODULE 1
SP C 4423
Interpersonal Communication
This course examines interpersonal communication and the factors that influence its effectiveness in both professional and personal relationships.

MODULE 2
PSY 3413
Personal & Professional Development
This course examines adult learning theory and various learning styles. The course provides a model that is used to analyze life experience.

MODULE 3
BADM 3143
Technical Communication
This course examines is designed to provide students with experience involving major forms of technical communication used in professional fields.  This course will introduce students to the rhetorical principles as well as documentation practices necessary for writing and producing effective and professional communications, such as letters, reports, instructions, proposals and websites.

MODULE 4
MGT 3413
Organizational Behavior I; Diagnosis & Planned Change
This course analyzes the formal and informal functions and problems of organizations. The course also examines the strategies to plan, implement, and manage change in an organization.

MODULE 5
BADM 4423
Applied Research & Reporting
This course provides for the study and application of principles, methods and techniques required to conduct applied research. The course also emphasizes the skills needed to report the research in both written and oral presentation.

MODULE 6
STAT 3423
Data Analysis Methods
This course provides a survey and application of the basic data analysis methods used in the process of evaluation, including a study of both descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

MODULE 7
SP C 3473
Group & Organizational Communication
This course examines communication in group and organizational settings and its effectiveness in both professional and personal groups and organizations. Emphasis is placed on leadership, decision-making, and conflict management.

MODULE 8
REL 3413
Biblical Perspectives in Western Culture
This course provides study of the Bible as a foundation to an understanding of Western culture and history. The course also explores the relevance of the Bible to modern day life.

MODULE 9
BADM 4413
Human Resources Administration
This course presents the policies of recruitment selection, training, development, and compensation of employees. Attention is given to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and the Office of Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) legislation.

MODULE 10
MGT 4414
Organizational Behavior II; Leadership & Management
This course examines various theories of management, leadership styles, and motivation theories as applied to the supervision of people in organizations. The course includes the study of labor negotiations, performance appraisals, and employee productivity and development.

MODULE 11
GS 4423
Personal & Professional: Ethics and Values
This capstone course examines various theories of man and their relevance to personal and social values. The course provides the basis to formulate or clarify a philosophy of life that is consistent with the demands of a responsible lifestyle in the contemporary world.

INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECT
BADM 4435
Senior Research Project
The project requires the student to analyze an organizational problem, select appropriate research methodology to examine solutions, and evaluate the implementation. The project results are reported in both written and oral presentations.

Contact the Office of Professional Studies

Oklahoma City

Business Administration
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
    Prerequisite- Online Accounting Course, April 8-June 2
    **No land Accounting Course offered
Thursday, August 8, 2013
    Prerequisite- Online Accounting Course, June 3-July 28
    Prerequisite- Land Accounting Course, June 3-July 29
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
    Prerequisite- Online Accounting, September 2-October 27
    Prerequisite- Land Accounting Course, September 3-October 22
Monday, March 24, 2014
    Prerequisite- Online Accounting, January 13-March 9
    Prerequisite- Land Accounting Course, January 13-March 9
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
    Prerequisite- Online Accounting, April 14-June 8
    Prerequisite- Land Accounting, April 16-June 4

Family Studies & Gerontology
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Network Management
Tuesday/Thursday, August 27, 2013
    Workshop August 6, 13, & 20
Monday/Wednesday, Spring 2014

Organizational Leadership
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - Del City
Monday, August 12, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - Del City
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - Del City
Monday, March 24, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014 - Del City

RN to BS
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Online RN to BS, January 21, 2014

Graduate Programs
For start dates for the Oklahoma City graduate programs, click on the specific program.

Tulsa

Business Administration
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Family Studies & Gerontology
Monday, August 26, 2013

Organizational Leadership
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013

RN to BS
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Online RN to BS, January 21, 2014

Masters of Science in Management/MBA/MBA-Health Care
Tuesday, September 13, 2013

MBA-Health Care Certification

Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy
Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Master of Science in Nursing Leadership
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Organizational Leadership Online
Monday, June 17, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
Monday, January 6, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014