The Organizational Leadership online degree program builds upon the skills required for successful entry into and promotion within a variety of business and career related fields. In addition to developing effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, students will articulate an understanding of organizations and workplace environments; attain media literacy and proficiency; and develop skills necessary to manage a diverse workforce.

Curriculum

Competencies: (24 Credits)

• CSS101: Learning Across the Lifespan (Note: Students start their program with this course)
• Writing *
• Science *
• History *
• Social Science *
• Information Systems *
• Math *
• Humanities *
  
  *Note: Students may transfer credits earned in specific competencies from successfully completed courses from previously attended, regionally-accredited colleges/universities. The transfer credits will be determined from student transcripts.

Lower Division Electives: (Up to 30 Credits)

• Students may transfer in credits earned from successfully completed courses from previously attended, regionally-accredited colleges/universities. The transfer credits will be determined from student transcripts.
• Students may select online coursework from Philadelphia University Online Course catalog.

General Education Core: (18 credits)

• Business, Industry and Work in American History
• Globalization and World Politics
• The Social Science of the Workplace
• Financial Accounting
• Professional Communication
• Professional Studies Capstone (Students may take this course when they reach 100 + credits)

Professional Education Core: (21 Credits)

• Elements of Organization
• Principles of Management
• Learning with Technology
• Economic Decision Making
• Finding and Evaluating Statistical Data
• Financial Decision Making
• Leadership Theory and Ethical Practices

Upper Division Electives: (12 Credits)

• Students may transfer in credits earned from successfully completed courses from previously attended, regionally-accredited colleges/universities. The transfer credits will be determined from student transcripts.
• Students may select online coursework from Philadelphia University Online Course catalog.

Major Concentration: (15 credits)

• Media Literacy and Culture
• Managing a Diverse Workplace
• Public Relations
• Organizational Behavior
• Organizational Theory and Development