Organizational Leadership (B.A.)
At-a-Glance

Degree granted: Bachelor of Arts

Hours required for major: 38-39

Advising: Students are advised in the Levin college Office of Student Services, 216-687-3884.

Additional Information:

The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership is a multidisciplinary program of study for those interested in leadership theory and practice. The program prepares students to assume leadership roles in organizational settings in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

The degree program is a joint venture of the Levin College of Urban Affairs, the Monte Ahuja College of Business, and the School of Communication. Students are admitted to the Levin College, where the major is housed. Students are advised in the College that houses their specialized track.

Internship opportunities are available to all students; scholarships are available to qualified students.  Required courses are available both day and evening.  Students in the urban studies track with substantial prior learning experience may apply for credit through the Assessment and Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience program (216-687-4506). Opportunities to participate in small seminar groups, research projects, and online courses are available. Students should consult their advisers for assistance in planning their course of study.

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Major Field Requirements

1. Core Courses
   (22 credit hours)
   • COM 341 Group Processes and Leadership
   • COM 448 Managing Organizational Teams
   • MLR 321 Organizational Behavior
   • MLR 340 Human Resources Management
   • UST 404 Urban Data Analysis
   • UST 453 Managing Urban Diversity
2. Concentrations
   *One Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) course must be completed in the specialized track. WAC Courses are marked with an asterisk.
   • Communication Track (choose 16 credit hours)
     • *COM 225 Media Writing OR COM 240 Professional Communication
     • COM 331 Gender and Communication
     • COM 332 Interracial Communication
     • COM 346 Organizational Communication
     • COM 350 Persuasion and Attitude Change
     • COM 366 Communication and Conflict
     • COM 379 Communication and Negotiation
       
   • Management Track (choose 16-17 credit hours)
     • *GAD 250 Business Communications OR MKT 351 Business, Society, and Government
     • MLR 342 Staffing Organizations
     • MLR 404 Organizational Theory and Design
     • MLR 447 Cross-Functional Management
     • MLR 477 Managerial Skill Development
     • UST 433 Negotiation and Conflict Management,  OR
       COM 366 Communication and Conflict
   • Urban Studies Track (choose 16 credit hours)
     • *UST 410 Proposal Writing
     • UST 433 Negotiation and Conflict Management
     • UST 455 Gender and Leadership
     • UST 456 Fundamentals of Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
     • *UST 458 Urban Policy
     • UST 459  Budgeting and Policy Analysis

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