Online BBA Degree in Organizational Leadership

This degree program introduces students to principles of organizational behavior, development and change, leadership theory, and team-building. Graduates will be responsible for finding solutions to problems, managing employees and helping their companies foster strong interpersonal relationships.

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The Bachelor of Business Administration, Organizational Leadership prepares you for a career in business. As a mid-level manager, you will be prepared to lead and make important business decisions, find solutions to problems, manage employees and help your company foster strong interpersonal relationships.

As a student, you will:

Learn practical skills like public speaking, small group communication, interpersonal relations, intercultural communication, and conflict management.
Emerge as someone who can multitask efficiently, quickly analyze and solve problems, and effectively cope with demanding deadlines.
Develop skills for becoming a mid-level manager in a variety of industries, from government to education.

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Spring I (Jan 6, 2025)

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At UMass Global, our BBA coursework is fully online, allowing you the flexibility to keep working while building the skills you need to succeed.

We take pride in giving credit where credit is due, namely for any corporate training, military schooling, and professional certifications.

Our coursework is designed to be immediately relevant to your career. Many of our business school professors are also working professionals, ensuring relevance in today’s business environment.

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University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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From the moment I applied, my admissions counselor was such a huge support.

Alison C.
BBA in Human Resources

The flexibility is 100% my favorite thing. There are no deadlines. It means that if something does get in the way I don't get stressed about that.

Colin G.
BBA, Management and Organizational Leadership (MyPath)

Each instructor led me to believe, by providing knowledge and resources, that I was capable of making positive impacts in the lives of people.

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BA, Organizational Leadership

Applicants for this program must complete the formal application process and submit required documents. Documents required vary based on the number of transferable credits and include:

0 - 11 TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Official high school transcript indicating the date of graduation

12 OR MORE TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Provide official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended

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Admissibility and minimum transfer credit awarded will be determined based on the Community College of the Air Force, SMART, AARTS or JST transcripts.

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Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

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For students seeking our Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resources, be sure to explore all avenues to shorten the time necessary to earn your degree. These include transfer credit opportunities, credit for corporate training, credit for military schooling, and credit for earned industry certifications.

General Education Requirements

Bachelor degrees require students to complete a minimum of 120 semester units which include a combination of General Education requirements and program specific requirements. In the absence of sufficient transfer credit, students may need to take additional general electives to satisfy the 120 total units for the degree which a UMass Global Academic Advisor will help you evaluate.

Code	Course Name	Credits
Basic Skills		12
ENGU103	Writing Communication I: Writing and Rhetoric	3
ENGU 104	Written Communication II: Writing About Literature	3
MATU 103	Applied Mathematics	3
COMU 101	Public Speaking 1	3
	Quantitative reasoning	3
	Oral communication	3
Breadth Requirements		24
Humanities	Select from 3 different areas: Communications, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Liberal Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies	9
Natural Sciences	Select 6 credits	6
Social Sciences	Select from 3 different areas: Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Economics, History, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Political Science/Legal Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology	9
Liberal Education Foundations		6
LBSU 302	Information Fluency and Academic Integrity	3
LBSU 304	Liberal Arts Core Foundations	3
Total Credits		42

Core Requirements

Lower-Division Core Requirements
ACCU 201	Principles of Accounting I	3
ACCU 202	Principles of Accounting II	3
CSCU 200	Introduction to Computers and Data Processing	3
ECNU 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECNU 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MATU 203	Introduction to Statistics	3
Lower-Division Core Requirements Subtotal		18
Upper-Division Core Requirements
COMU 410	Organizational Communication	3
FINU 305	Business Finance	3
MGTU 301	Principles of Management	3
MGTU 310	Legal Environment of Business	3
MGTU 400	Global Environment of Business	3
MGTU 315	Operations Management	3
MKTU 301	Principles of Marketing	3
MGTU 410	Strategic Management ^*	3
Upper-Division Core Requirements		24
Total Core Requirements		42

Organizational Leadership Emphasis

Course List
Code	Course Name	Credits
OLCU 303	Organizational Development and Change	3
OLCU 350	Leadership and Professional Ethics	3
OLCU 400	Theory and Practice of Leadership	3
Select one from the following:		3
OLCU 300	Organizational Behavior
OLCU 325	Leadership Skills Development Lab
OLCU 414	Team Building
Total Credits		12

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Charmaine Alexander, Ph.D., CMA, CPA

Associate Professor of Accounting

Specialty

Accounting

Administration

Financial Management

business

Evelina Atanassova, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Business Administration, Human Resources

Specialty

Business

Human Resources

Organizational Leadership

business

Dania Baba, Ph.D

Assistant Professor of Healthcare and Business Administration

Specialty

Healthcare and Public Health

Human Resources Practitioner

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re interested in returning to school to earn your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership with UMass Global, here are a few frequently asked questions.

What are the career prospects with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership?

Different from a business degree with a leadership emphasis, the UMass Global Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership builds a strong foundation in leadership, management, and organizational dynamics. These qualities make the BA in Organizational Leadership a versatile degree that can fit into various industries. Some of these roles would be more accessible if the person added an MAOL, but these are possible career options.

Human Resources: HR managers, talent acquisition specialists, organizational development consultants
Management: Operations managers, project managers, general managers
Nonprofit and Government: Program managers, development directors, executive directors
Healthcare: Healthcare administrators, patient care coordinators, quality improvement managers
Consulting: Organizational consultants, management consultants

How is Organizational Leadership different from Management?

Organizational Leadership and Manager are related, yet they are also distinct concepts. The focus of each, while there is some overlap, are different. Here’s how.

Organizational Leadership is primarily about setting a vision, inspiring others, and guiding an organization or team towards achieving long-term goals. Organizational Leadership emphasizes motivation, influence, and the ability to drive change. Organizational Leadership will lead the necessary changes when organizations need to adapt and evolve. Those in these positions play a key role in setting strategic goals and help shape and maintain an organization’s culture and values.

Management is focused on day-to-day operations, ensuring the organization runs smoothly and efficiently. Management helps drive the organization forward toward the strategic goals set by leadership, but managers do this on a more granular level. Managers control resources, and handle planning and organizing to achieve short-term and long-term goals. You could think of managers as being responsible for the day-to-day workings of the organization as it strives to achieve the strategies set by leadership.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership address this question directly, as everyone who has come across a manager who is far from being a leader. Management degrees are focused on the granular day-to-day business environment, while Organizational Leadership considers bigger issues when leading people. Bottom line? The best managers have extensive training in leadership.

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