Leadership and Organizational Behavior, B.A.

Program Overview

Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Behavior prepares students for leadership roles in diverse professional environments. The 120-credit program combines practical skills with theoretical foundations in organizational behavior and leadership, providing graduates with the ability to analyze data, apply ethical principles, and effectively lead teams. Taught by experienced faculty, the flexible program is accessible to working professionals through accelerated online terms.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Behavior is a 120-credit degree program offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies. The program provides a unique combination of in-demand skills, enabling students to develop as leaders capable of identifying problems, motivating employees, colleagues, and volunteer staff, and implementing substantive change. The program is rooted in the fields of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and is particularly well-suited for students aspiring to administrative, supervisory, and leadership positions in diverse professional environments. It also caters to individuals seeking a career change, offering courses with practical applications taught by faculty who are working professionals. The program is designed for flexibility, offering six accelerated, eight-week terms each year through SLU online, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.

Objectives:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Analyze data to formulate evidence-based decisions.
• Apply fundamental competencies from business functions.
• Evaluate organizational behavior at multiple levels.
• Apply leadership principles in multiple contexts.
• Evaluate ethical implications in organizational decision-making.

Teaching:

• Students learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields.
• Faculty bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to students' professional success.

Careers:

A degree in leadership and organizational behavior promotes success in career opportunities in a wide array of professional contexts/industries/fields:

• Corporate
• Non-profit
• Health care
• Manufacturing
• Service
• Education
• Aviation
• The program offers a flexible option to meet personal career goals.
• Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester.
• Requirements, course availability, and sequencing are subject to change.

Tuition cost per credit Standard: $650 Active Duty / Veteran (TA eligible or GI Bill) ; First responders : $295 BJC Partnership student : $333 Additional charges may apply