Organizational Leadership (B.A.)
At-a-Glance
Degree granted: Bachelor of Arts
Hours required for major: 38-39
Advising: Students are advised in the college offering their chosen track—urban studies track, 216-687-2138; management track, 216-687-3729, -3732; or communication track, 216-687-4635.
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 Nance College of Business Administration, and the School of Communication. Students apply to the Levin College, where the major is housed. Graduation applications are processed through the Levin College, as well as student petitions regarding college and major field requirements, readmission, transfer credit evaluation appeals, late withdrawal, late registration, and credit-hour overload.
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 coursework.
Major-Field Requirements
- 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
- Concentrations
- Communication Track (choose 16 credit hours)
- Management Track (17 credit hours)
- Urban Studies Track (choose 16 credit hours)