Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership Online
Develop an advanced understanding of human dynamics in the workplace and open the door to leadership opportunities. This career-boosting program will enhance your ability to drive organizational growth through people.
Program Overview
Consider the scope of your 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program
Strengthen your people skills and become a highly valued member of any leadership team. This affordable, 100% online program equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully communicate with stakeholders at all levels of an organization so you can move business forward.
Learn how to motivate teams, navigate conflict, negotiate labor-management relationships and manage divergent shareholder perspectives. Coursework covers human resource management, compensation and benefits, organizational change and social psychology.
Earn credits for knowledge and experience you’ve gained outside a formal educational setting and reduce the time and cost of earning your degree. Study online on a schedule that works for you.
Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
- Communication strategies
- Problem solving
- Employee relations
- Critical thinking
- Communication strategies
- Problem solving
- Employee relations
- Critical thinking
Prepare for careers such as:
- HR Manager
- Operations Manager
- Store Manager
- Program Manager
- HR Manager
- Operations Manager
- Store Manager
- Program Manager
In-demand skills:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Project management
- Auditing
- Finance
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Project management
- Auditing
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A-State offers a variety of undergraduate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online undergraduate programs.
Tuition
Take advantage of tuition that’s flexible and affordable
A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.
The B.A. in Organizational Leadership online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Important dates and deadlines to keep in mind
Our B.A. in Organizational Leadership online program is flexible and convenient—featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Key steps for admission to your online B.A. in Organizational Leadership
Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the B.A. in Organizational Leadership online program. Enrollment Specialists are available to walk you through the admission process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
There are several paths to admittance at A-State:
- If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
- Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
- Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
- Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
- 3.0 cumulative high school grad point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
- 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
- Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
Note: If you’re admitted as non-traditional first-time freshman, you may be required to successfully complete a predesignated curriculum of 12 hours (Certificate or Non-Degree). Upon successful completion, you will be transitioned to a degree-seeking program.
Application submission requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096, and we'll be happy to help answer questions.
Document Submission Address
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Browse the courses in your online bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership program
To earn your B.A. in Organizational Leadership, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 39 credit hours of major courses and 43 credit hours of elective courses. Students can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Freshman students are required to take a 3-hour Making Connections course. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
You must complete 43-46 credit hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Courses may be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan.
Students must take the following courses.
First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3-hour course with a 3-hour elective course.
First-year course (3 hours)
UC 1013
Departmental (3 hours)
COMS 1203
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
Students must take MATH 1023 or any MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as prerequisite.
Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
MUS 2503
ENG 2003
ENG 2013
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
POSC 2103
SOC 2213
PSY 2013
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete BIO 1003 with BIO 1001 lab.
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab.