Organizational Leadership 

Overview

You’ll gain understanding in leadership theories and frameworks that organizational leadership professionals use to support and develop the skilled workforce that is so important to maintaining a competitive edge today.

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership at the National University  begins with the premise that leadership is a skill that can be learned through the understanding of basic organizational theories, analysis of scenarios, evaluation of case studies, and dissection of complex problems. By taking this hands-on approach you’ll acquire valuable experiential knowledge and develop the leadership skills needed for team and group settings.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Develop a personal leadership approach.

• Identify challenges and advantages of diverse groups in organizations within a global environment.

• Analyze negotiating styles of leaders, and compare and contrast the concepts of leadership and power.

• Examine the strategies leaders use to motivate and evaluate members of groups and teams.

• Evaluate the ethical implications of leadership decisions and strategies.

• Explain how the classic studies have informed the understanding and application of leadership and organizational theory.

Career Opportunities in Organizational Leadership

• Chief Executive

• Consultant

• Educational Administration

• Human Resources

• Management

• Operations Manager

• Philanthropy

• Systems Analyst