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Bachelor of Arts

Organizational Leadership (B.A.)

Developing practical leadership skills needed to lead a variety of organizations.

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Program Overview

The B.A. in Organizational Leadership integrates key concepts from multiple disciplines related to innovation; change management; individual, team, and group behavior; and principles of inclusive leadership. Students also develop the communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ethical decision-making skills needed for effective leadership in for-profit and non-profit sectors. Students gain real-world, practical knowledge which they can apply immediately in current roles or for future career advancement.

Program Highlights

  • Multi-disciplinary approach prepares students for a variety of  for-profit and non-profit settings
  • Emphasis on the communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ethical decision-making skills needed for effective leadership
  • Dual focus on professional knowledge and practical management skills
  • Integration of Christian worldview into professional leadership practices
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REQUIRED MAJOR CREDITS
$515
COST PER CREDIT
$23,175
ESTIMATED MAJOR COST

Potential Careers

Graduates of the program are armed with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a variety of roles in related industries:

Management
Positions

Nonprofit Organizations

Government
Agencies

Fortune 500 Companies

Fire / Police / Paramedic Departments

Course Requirements

Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 31 CREDITS
General Education (31): see catalog for more details31 CREDITS
PROGRAM REQUISITES 3 CREDITS
STAT 280 || Applied Statistics3 CREDITS
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 45 CREDITS
BUSN 340 || Introduction to Business Analytics3 CREDITS
BUSN 395 || Project Management3 CREDITS
BUSN 485 || Management and Organizational Behavior3 CREDITS
ORGS 300 || Dynamics of Group Behavior3 CREDITS
ORGS 335 || Leadership Theory and Practice3 CREDITS
ORGS 340 || Organizational Communication3 CREDITS
ORGS 350 || Leadership Ethics3 CREDITS
ORGS 375 || Organizational Development3 CREDITS
ORGS 400 || Leading Disruptive Innovation3 CREDITS
ORGS 440 || Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace3 CREDITS
ORGS 460 || Leadership and Change3 CREDITS
ORGS 475 || Global Issues in Leadership3 CREDITS
ORGS 480 || Financial Management and Resource Allocation in Organizations3 CREDITS
ORGS 485 || Systems Thinking and Management3 CREDITS
ORGS 490 || Organizational Leadership Capstone3 CREDITS
ELECTIVES 41 CREDITS
Electives (41): choose 100-400 level courses from the catalog41 CREDITS

TOTAL CREDITS

120 CREDITS

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Recommended
Concentrations

A concentration is similar to a minor, but more integrated and with no extra units added to the degree. Each
program allows you to choose a concentration to sharpen your skills and specialize in a focused area of study.

Industrial/
Organizational Psychology

The study of organizational behavior, motivation, and conflict management.

Business Psychology
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The Industrial/Organizational Psychology concentration provides a foundation for motivating and understanding organizational behavior, conflict management, and gender issues. Focus on psychological theory, concepts, and business-related strategies effectively prepare the student for a career in the business arena. This is also a valuable foundation if students plan to get a master’s degree in business.

BUSN 485 – Management and Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)

PSYC 455 – Conflict Management (3 Credits)

PSYC 460 – Motivation (3 Credits)

PSYC 470 – Positive Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 480 – Group Processes (3 Credits)

Organizational Dynamics

Specialize in designing and implementing innovative and strategic corporate-wide change initiatives.

Applied Pastoral Couseling
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The Organizational Dynamics concentration prepares students to specialize in designing and implementing innovative and strategic corporate-wide change initiatives designed to advance the organization’s sustainability and long-term viability. Students develop the key organizational skills necessary to analyze an industry and implement change initiatives to ensure a competitive advantage for the long-term viability of their firm or organization.

BUSN 350 – Marketing and E-Commerce (3 Credits)

BUSN 395 – Project Management (3 Credits)

ISYS 380 – Information Systems Management (3 Credits)

ORGS 360 – Organizational Analysis (3 Credits)

PSYC 460 – Motivation (3 Credits)

Public Administration

Introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders in the public service sector.

Public Administration
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The concentration in Public Administration introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders in the public service sector. Students will become familiar with various functions of public administrators in the areas of theory of leadership, finance, risk management, change management, and human resources. Particular attention is paid to the relationship of various departments and agencies within a governmental structure.

ORGS 330 – Managerial Finance (3 Credits)

ORGS 350 – Leadership Ethics (3 Credits)

ORGS 420 – Human Resource Strategy (3 Credits)

CRJU 430 – Principles of Public Administration (3 Credits)

CRJU 460 – Risk Analysis and Security (3 Credits)

ISYS 470 – Information Security and Compliance (3 Credits)

ORGS 360 – Organizational Analysis (3 Credits)

PSYC 455 – Conflict Management (3 Credits)

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