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This degree completion program leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a leadership-focused, multi-disciplinary, application-oriented major. Designed for students with a two-year degree or its equivalent who want a broad academic background to prepare them for supervisory and managerial careers. The major combines courses in communication and management with the study of leadership theory and practice. Students will also learn problem-solving techniques and complete a leadership skills project. This integrated major prepares today's and tomorrow's leaders for the challenges across all career fields.!-- InstanceEndEditable -->
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Organizational Leadership
Potential Career Possibilities

(gathered from Wright State OL Graduates)

1. Special Events Consultant
2. Human Resources
3. Career Planner
4. Operations Manager
5. Data Entry Specialist
6. Resturant Management
7. Sales Consultant
8. Mortgage Sales
9. Production Buyer
10. Quality Systems Coordinator
11. Recreational Management
12. Insurance Agent
13. Software Development
14. Corporate Trainer
15. Nursing Coordinator
16. Military Officer
17. IT Trainer
18. Educational Administrative Coordinator
19. Graduate Student
20. Marketing Sales Assistant
21. Non-Profit Management
22. Medical Office Manager
23. Corporate Recruiter
24. Assistant Magazine Editor
25. Supervisor
26. Bank
27. Independent Trainer



Master of Science in Leadership Development Program

Contact the Organizational Leadership Program

 

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

Degree without teaching licensure.

The program is designed for students with a two-year degree or its equivalent who want a broad academic background to prepare them for supervisory and management careers in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. It was developed as a degree completion program.

Course #
Course Title
Credit Hours
GENERAL EDUCATION Required Course: Area VI: CNL 210

GE

56 hours

ASSOCIATE DEGREE or ELECTIVES   70 hours
INTEGATED LEADERSHIP FOCUS     

20 hours

COM 101 Essentials of Public Address (4) 4
CS 205 or 206 or 207

Computer Literacy and Office Automation (4) OR

Computer Software Productivity Tools (4) OR

Advanced Office Productivity II (4)

4
COM 325 OR 443 OR 453 Health Communication (4) OR
Interviewing (4) OR
Negotiating and Bargaining Communication (4)

4
ENG 330 or 333

Business Writing (4) OR

Fundamentals of Technical Writing (4)

4
PSY 304 or SOC 350 or URS/PLS 345

Industrial and Organizational Psychology (4) OR

Sociology of Work (4) OR

Public Administration (4)

4
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATION  

48 hours

Prequisites for admission:

ACC 204 and EC 204

Accounting Principles I (4)

Principles of Microeconomics (4)

8

Foundations:

OL 30

OL 302

OL 303

OL 304

Professional Skills in Organizational Leadership (4)

Contemporary Issues in Leadership (4)

Organizational Leadership Assessment (4)

Developing and Presenting Effective Training (4)

16

Fundamentals:

MGT 304 (required)

Choose three:

LAW 300, MGT 321, MGT 485, URS 423, URS 424, URS 450, URS 470, URS 475

Management and Organizational Behavior (4) REQUIRED

Legal Environment of Business (4)

Human Resources Management (4)

International Management (4)

Issues in Metropolitan Administration (4)

Issues in Metropolitan Planning (4)

Ethics in Public Service (4)

Public and Nonprofit Leadership (4)

Management of Urban Nonprofit Agencies (4)

16

Skills Integration:

OL 494

OL 495

Leadership Development Seminar (4)

Leadership in Practice: The Capstone (4)

8

Total Quarter Hours: 194

Program information last modified Thursday, 28th August, 2008 @ 11:54am


Why a major in Organizational Leadership?
Today we see a surging interest in organizational leadership. With the rapid rate of change in our global economy, people in managerial positions must be more adaptive and innovative than ever before. They must learn to lead! Leadership can be learned, fostered, developed and improved. But do not simply take our word for it; listen to what these experts have to say about the importance of leadership.

What the experts are saying:
Today’s managers must know how to lead as well as manage. Without leading as well as managing, organizations face the threat of extinction.
John Kotter, 1997

Leadership is everyone’s business; it’s not about being in a leadership position, but about having the courage and spirit to move from whatever place you’re in to make a significant difference.
Barry Posner & James Kouzes, 1995

Leadership must be learned. . . and can be learned.
Peter Drucker, 1996

What students are saying:
I couldn't have chosen a better degree to place me into the position I am today. I felt so prepared and confident when I left WSU

The organization Leadership degree is an excellent program. It provides information that employess at any level of an organization need in order to be successful.

I think the OL degree was an important factor in my hiring and career change. My nursing skills are really just a basic requirement for the position. The growth in this job will come from the Organizational Leadership area.

I think the Wright State Organizational Leadership program is a great program and that it prepares you for real world experiences.


FAQ

Q.  What are the requirements to get into the Organizational Leadership program?
A.  To be entered into the program, one must have EITHER:
     a. A completed Associates degree, OR
     b. 90 total credit hours
     c. 2.00 Cumulative GPA

If (b) but not (a), one must also complete two of these prior to official program entry:
     1. ACC 204 (or equivalent)
     
2. EC 204 (or equivalent)
     
3. MKT 250 or TMK 201 (or equivalent) Lake Campus Only

Q. How long will it take me to complete the Organizational Leadership program?
A. This certainly depends on how many credits you have when you enter the program and how many credits per quarter you can take. Students should seek the advice of a CEHS Student Services advisor to learn more about their own unique timeline .

Q. Is there a lot of math in this program? 
A. No. Actually, you only have to complete MAT 145 or its equivalent and you are finished with math. No calculus, advanced finance, or statistics required.  If an O.L. student wants more quantitative courses in their program, they can take them and put them into Open Electives.

Q. What courses count as Open Electives?
A. Anything that does not fit into General Education, the Integrated Leadership Focus or Organizational Leadership Focus will go into Open Electives (up to 70 credits).  If a student needs a lot of Open Electives, the overriding advice is to seek out courses that:
   a. fit a student’s schedule
   b. are nice complements to the O.L. major
   c. they want to take
   d. add a minor (can not choose one with business focus)

Q. What is the process of entering the Organizational Leadership program, and how long does it take to complete that process?
A. Students start in the University College and the UC advisors evaluate prerequisites and, when they are met, the student’s file is sent to the CEHS Student Services office for an official evaluation and the student is advised of their status.

Q. After I’m in the O.L. program, how do I know what to take and when?
A. Students receive notice that informs the student how to access their program of study via the Internet .  This is what the O.L. student should use when determining what to schedule.  When to schedule is up to the student, but the WSU schedule of classes that is printed each quarter will help.  There is a projected schedule of courses in the back of that.  Additionally, the O.L. student can talk with the CEHS Student Services advisor to determine sequencing or to find out when to take certain courses.

Q. What is the best way to contact my Student Services Advisor?
A. Visit during open, walk-in advising -Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9 am - 11:30 am, 1 pm - 1:30 pm and Tuesday & Thurday evening 5 pm - 6:30 pm. (when the WSU is in session)
   
Web Address Link : Student Services
Phone:  775-3088 (Main)

Q. Where do I get permission for an Organizational Leadership permission course?
A. Using your WSU email account, send an email to the CEHS office of Student Services at cehssrvs@wright.edu. In the email, provide your name, UID number (Banner Student ID) and the CRN number(s) of the O.L course(s) you wish to register for. You will be cleared in the Banner system if you are eligible to register and you will be notified by email to your WSU account within two buisness days. For more info, call 937-775-3088.

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