Prepare to lead an organization toward a common goal with the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership. The organizational leadership degree concentration was developed with input from industry experts and can help you apply management theory to real-world situations. Organizational leaders help businesses big and small navigate through change with data-driven decision-making. With a leadership degree, you can set strategic goals and learn to motivate individuals to achieve those goals, preparing an organization for an uncertain future that looks very different from the present. In this online organizational leadership degree concentration, you can explore change management, organizational behavior, and other management principles. The leadership skills taught are essential to the success of any business, and are in high demand across many industries.

Learn how to:

- Align management approaches with organizational philosophies

- Use data to make strategic and creative business decisions

- Communicate effectively to diverse audiences

- Recommend solutions to achieve organizational objectives

- Manage change with ethical, legal, and socially responsible practices

SNHUs organizational leadership degree concentration provides effective leadership techniques you can use to guide a team toward achieving organizational objectives. The online business degree starts with a foundation in business administration. You'll also take general education courses designed to teach critical thinking and communication.

Your degree explores topics like:

- Accounting

- Business law

- Business systems analysis

- Finance

- Human relations

- Marketing

- Operations management

- Strategic management

"Core business learning is supplemented with organizational leadership courses online. Hands-on learning throughout the degree can help you apply your coursework in the real world. The [organizational leadership] concentration in business administration provides an opportunity to enhance leadership skills and recommend solutions related to achieving organizational goals, developing individuals and teams, change management, and supporting quality initiatives, said Dr. Linda Ellington, faculty lead for organizational leadership at SNHU. Your organizational leadership courses can help you gain a global perspective."

You'll explore the organizational structure, group dynamics, and other management theories that impact leadership roles. You'll also develop an understanding of management, planning, and decision-making in organizations. You'll learn how change management is used to boost productivity, manage conflicts and grow an organization in today's evolving business world. Leadership courses online also examine the role of leaders within an organization. You'll dig deeper into the leadership development process, explore leadership styles and theories and add new leadership skills to your management toolbox. Hands-on learning opportunities are important parts of the online leadership degree program. Simulations and team exercises help you apply your coursework to real-world situations.

Internships are not required but can provide a valuable hands-on learning experience and help you develop important career skills. These skills include:

- Analysis: Gather and review organizational data to set strategic goals. Lead individuals toward that goal and monitor an initiative's progress.

- Communication: Effectively share ideas within an organization, department, or leadership team. Target your message to a variety of audiences.

- Critical thinking: Evaluate problems objectively. Apply ethical, legal, and socially responsible practices to make strategic decisions.

- Problem-solving: Connect classroom learning and practical experience to solve real-world leadership problems.

"You'll learn from instructors with real-world experience, ready to pass what they've learned on the job to you. It is very important for online professors to encourage their students," said Christie Newell '21. "My professors did not disappoint! My favorite professors were encouraging, respectful, and knowledgeable."

"My instructors were awesome," agreed Rachel McCulloch '19 '21. "I have learned so much from my courses and professors and feel that I have all the right tools to be successful."

As an online student, you'll also have access to a variety of virtual learning help. These include online tutoring and writing services. Online business clubs and professional groups are also available. These can help you make connections and start building your network. You'll also benefit from a full range of career services even after you graduate. Services include networking opportunities with our vast alumni network, resume and cover letter review, and mock interviews. If you've already completed some college coursework, you may be able to graduate with your organizational leadership degree sooner. SNHU's generous transfer policy allows students to transfer a maximum of 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree. With a maximum transfer load, you could graduate in as few as 5 terms, or 10 courses.

Want to continue your management training after graduating? A master's degree in organizational leadership could be a good fit. SNHU's online master's in organizational Leadership can help you apply business values to improve organizational performance. You can learn how to evaluate business and societal trends. And you'll also explore how to establish an ethical and socially responsible work environment. Our online MBA with a concentration in leadership can also advance a management career. You can develop the business and management skills needed to lead organizational change in a complex business landscape.

Part of our mission to expand access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 6 (8-week) undergraduate terms.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)