B.A. in Organizational Leadership and Development
Plymouth, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 31,900 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Become a Leader Within The Workplace
Employers are increasingly looking for additional leadership skills for their employees. This program provides the opportunity for customized training and experiences to develop these skills. Designed for students who have completed an Associate Degree, this program is ideal for students looking to advance in their careers as a leader within the workplace.
Earn Class Credit For Current And/Or Prior Work Experiences
Lakeland University values the learning that happens in the workplace. Students can take advantage of Lakeland’s award-winning Cooperative Education program where students earn credit for the learning that takes place on the job. Opportunities also exist for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for up to 10 credits for previous work experience.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Traditional Undergraduate Scholarships
Lakeland is committed to providing exceptional value at a manageable cost. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships to help make the cost of your education more affordable.
We also encourage all students applying for scholarships to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
After gaining acceptance to Lakeland, you may begin applying for scholarships through your Future Muskie Portal. You will use the login information you created when you first applied to Lakeland to access the portal site. Each scholarship opportunity will be listed as a "Form" on your checklist.
If you have any questions or would like additional scholarship information, please contact your admissions counselor or the financial aid office!
Curriculum
Business Economics (12-13 semester hours)
- ECN 360 - Money, Banking and National Income
- ECN 361 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
- ECN 362 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One of:
- BUS 309 - Healthcare Economics
- ECN 301 - The Economics of Sports
- ECN 365 - International Economics
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- ECN 402 Internship in Economics (1-12 semester hours)
Communication (12 semester hours)
- COM 212 - Team-Based and Group Communication
- COM 330 - Strategic New Media and Digital Communication
- WRT 201 - News Writing
- WRT 330 - Advertising and Public Relations Writing
Cooperative Education (23-27 semester hours)
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour)
- EXP 301 - Work, Ethics, and the Good Life (1 semester hour)
- BUS 390 - Cooperative Education Experience–Business (1-12 semester hours) OR EXP 390 - Cooperative Education Experience (1-12 semester hours)
- BUS 391 - Cooperative Education Experience–Business (0 semester hours) OR EXP 391 - Cooperative Education Experience (0 semester hours)
Digital Marketing (12-13 semester hours)
Choose 4 of 5:
- COM 212 - Team-Based and Group Communication OR COM 220 - Persuasion & Advocacy
- COM 330 - Strategic New Media and Digital Communication
- COM 331 - Critical Communication Approaches to New Media
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- MKT 400 - Marketing Internship (1-12 semester hours)
- MKT 450 - Digital Marketing Management
Program Outcome
Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Organizational Leadership and Development from Lakeland University should be able to:
- Explain major concepts within functional areas of industry
- Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication
- Identify key leadership challenges and ethical issues related to the contemporary workplace
- Evaluate responsible and effective workplace behaviors, skills, and traits in a professional business environment
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your career and goals are unique. That’s why our program allows you to customize your degree within your core coursework and choose/design your own area of emphasis. This degree of customization will ensure your degree will reflect you – your journey, your strengths, your goals.
To focus your program, choose one of these three tracks to fit your personal and professional goals:
- Communication & Team Dynamics
- Teaching & Training
- Business, Finance & Economics
English Language Requirements
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