Organizational Leadership
A rapidly growing global environment creates demand for professionals who are schooled in leadership. Employers prefer individuals who exhibit strengths in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, decision-making, listening, and conflict management. Courses in psychology, sociology, communication, philosophy, management, and labor and employment relations can prepare you for a change in career or help you to advance into leadership positions. Organizational Leadership includes a curriculum immersed in the social sciences, humanities, and language, in addition to prescribed organizational leadership courses, to help you explore the role of leadership from a relationship-based perspective.
Degree Types: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Minor
Degree Options
Popular Double Majors or Minors
- Labor and Human Resources
- Communication Arts and Sciences
- Psychology
- Finance
- Advertising/Public Relations
- Business and the Liberal Arts
- Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Sociology
- African American Studies
About the Program
Why should I pursue this degree?
You might like this program if…
- You want to be equipped with essential skills to effectively guide and inspire teams towards achieving common goals. It provides a deep understanding of strategic decision-making, conflict resolution, and organizational dynamics, crucial for driving success in any professional setting. This major prepares you to tackle complex challenges and implement innovative solutions, enhancing both your personal and professional growth. With a focus on leadership theory and practical application, it opens doors to diverse career opportunities in various industries, making it a valuable investment in your future.
- You are interested in an online program that offers convenience to study around your schedule with world-class faculty, to expand your employment opportunities or obtain a degree for professional advancement. An education in organizational leadership can provide you with a broad perspective to prepare for today’s complex social, cultural, and professional issues that you are likely to encounter in positions of leadership. The unique student OLEAD club offers professional development opportunities and community building.
Coursework
Opportunities to explore the following topics:
- Leadership Theory and Practice
- Strategic Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Change Management
- Ethics and Governance
Out-of-Classroom Experiences
Internships
- SEI
- Volvo Group
- Applied Research Laboratory
- Spectra Corporate
- U.S. Department of State
- B.F. Saul Company
- MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
- American Chemical Society
- Textron
- Caterpillar
- IBM
- Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
- Deloitte
Education Abroad Destinations
Australia
Italy
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Continuing Education
- Law school
- MBA
- Graduate school to study human resources, corporate finance, management, real estate, and marketing
Alumni Industries
Business Administration, Business Analysis, Consulting, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Sales
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
This program is housed
at Penn State University Park and Penn State World Campus.