BACHELOR OF ARTS
Organizational Leadership
The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership focuses on building skills
necessary to help students grow and thrive as leaders.
necessary to help students grow and thrive as leaders.
100%
Online
128
Credit Hours
8-week
Terms
January 13
Next Start Date
$382
Per Credit Hour
Why Organizational Leadership?
The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership focuses on building skills necessary to help students grow and thrive as leaders.
Focusing on the relational aspect of leadership within organizations rather than the technical side of business, this curriculum creates a unique and comprehensive course of study. This approach provides students with the knowledge and competencies to succeed as effective leaders within their organizations and society.
Core Concepts
Business Operations
Expand knowledge of key operational areas which include accounting, economics, marketing, and management.
Project Management
Create and foster collaboration and communication within teams. Identify and implement ways to streamline projects, eliminate waste, and optimize team productivity through real-world scenarios.
Human Resources
Engage with topics centered on workplace diversity, HR management, the legal aspects of business, and employee centric practices.
Social Media Management
Apply social media practices, content creation, and strategic management culminating in a comprehensive social media strategic campaign from inception to evaluation.
One Degree, Unlimited Potential
Completer Degree Path
The completer degree path is designed for students who have previously earned an Associate of Science (AS) or an Associate of Arts (AA) from an accredited institution.
Full Degree Path
The full degree path is designed for students who have no prior college experience or individuals who earned credit but did not complete an associate degree.
Graduate Path
Continue your studies with our online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.
Career Preparation
Graduates are well positioned to pursue graduate studies or transition into a new career.
Career Opportunities
- Community & Civic Engagement
- Education
- Human Resource Director
- Marketing Coordinator
- Ministry Leadership
- Non-Profit Leadership
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Strategic Planner
Graduate School Opportunities
- Juris Doctor
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Healthcare Administration
- MS in Health Informatics and Analytics
- MS in Human Resource Management
- MS in Marketing
- MS in Organizational Leadership
- Master of Studies in Law
“I was very surprised that the coursework and load were so manageable. The professors were very gracious. They were always available to help me with whatever I needed. I really felt supported and part of a unique community.”
—Michelle Little ‘23, Executive Assistant
“My degree from Samford Continuing Studies gives me an exponential amount of personal and professional confidence. The current curriculum prepared me to better deal with organizational office situations.”
—Ronnie Gatrey ‘18, Business Development Manager, ERA King Real Estate
“I have an organizational leadership degree…it gave me the opportunity to rise within my company. When I got the degree, I was a manager, but now I work at the corporate level. I regularly share what I learned with my frontline managers.”
—Thomas Brown ‘18 and ‘21, Corporate Trainer
“During my deployment, I have been able to continue my college degree through Samford Online. This program has truly been a blessing in providing me with the resources needed to thrive as an online student regardless of where I am physically located.”
—Gauge Parrett, Current Student, Army National Guard
