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Leadership 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership - Leadership Track 100% Online
Leadership Online Degree Program Overview
Bring vision to life with a Track in Leadership
Widely considered a pioneer in Leadership studies, Warren Bennis once said, “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” The success of an organization relies heavily on great leaders who are able to establish a clear plan of action that an entire team can understand and execute. If you have always had an inherent ability to lead, a track in Leadership could be a good fit for you. In a leadership role, you will be in responsible for conducting and supporting the assessment of organizational needs in a global, professional climate.
Solid communication skills and the ability to innovate and delegate in a professional environment set an individual up with a rewarding career in leadership.
Through ECPI’s year-round schedule, you could earn a 100% Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership with a Track in Leadership in as little as 2.5 years.
Program Description
ECPI University’s leadership track gives students the opportunity to develop ethical leadership skills and abilities. Through this program, students should gain the emotional intelligence and leadership skills necessary to lead contemporary organizations. This track emphasizes the creation of a learning environment that encourages change and innovation. Students will have an opportunity to develop strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to work with a team to carry out and measure the success of strategies, while learning the skills necessary to become an effective leader.
Course topics will cover:
- Change Management
- Managerial Processes and Communication
- Foundations of Decision Making
- Organizational Dynamics
Possible Career Track
A broad spectrum of career options are available to a graduate with a track in leadership. Top careers in this field include:
- Benefits Administrator
- Customer Service Manager
- Branch Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Training Specialist
- Financial Analyst
- Retail Management
- Entrepreneur
- Program Administrator
- Project Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Development Director
- Logistics Manager
- Industrial Production Manager
- Merchandise Manager
Curriculum
Program Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC101 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS211 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUS222 | Ethics in Business | 3 |
| BUS303 | Organizational Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUS314 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUS321 | Business Organizational Management | 3 |
| BUS331 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS460 | Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| COM115 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG110 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity | 3 |
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH140 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS115 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| COR090 | Career Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
Leadership Track Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS224 | Change Management | 3 |
| BUS226 | Managerial Processes and Communication | 3 |
| BUS316 | Foundations of Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS409 | Organizational Dynamics: Motivation and Leadership | 3 |
| Electives – any course from BS BA and/or BS Leadership depending on prereq. General electives from other programs and school | 39 | |
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Conduct organizational research and analysis.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to make strategic decisions.
- Demonstrate effective communication in a global environment.
- Apply ethical behavior and professional values.
- Develop an organizational community of learning and positive change.
Graduates of the BS in Organizational Leadership degree may find employment in a variety of industries. Possibly job titles include Human Resources Manager, Project Manager, Team Leader/Logistics Manager, and Operations Manager.
Management Concentration
The Management concentration allows students to gain a general background in organizational leadership with the ability to choose tracks and electives that focus on areas of interest related to their unique career paths.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to:
- Utilize advanced decision-making strategies appropriate for the managerial context.
Leadership Track
The leadership track allows students to develop ethical leadership skills and abilities and the emotional intelligence necessary to lead contemporary organizations. The program emphasizes the creation of a learning environment that encourages change and innovation. Students are afforded an opportunity to develop strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills.
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