ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, B.A.

DESCRIPTION

Organizational Leadership majors develop the leadership skills necessary to be effective in our diverse global economy. They enhance problem-solving skills to promote positive organizational change and learn effective management concepts which can be applied to the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

WHAT CAREERS CAN THIS MAJOR PREPARE YOU FOR?

Graduates hold managerial and administrative roles in governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies. You may go on to hold positions including: Community Engagement Manager, Communications Officer, Development Professional, Director of Administration, Diversity Management, Executive Director, Grant Administrator, Healthcare, Human Resources Professional, Marketing Manager, Nonprofit Management, Program Specialist, Public Service, Social Services, Volunteer Coordinator.

WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN THIS MAJOR?

Skills developed within this major include: communication; leadership; management; analytical skills; problem-solving; critical-thinking; and passion for public service.

ADVISING

Students are advised in the college offering their chosen track:

• Urban Studies Track, 216-687-3884
• Business Management Track, 216-687-3729
• Communication Track, 216-687-4635

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The degree program is a joint venture of the Levin College of Urban Affairs, the Monte Ahuja College of Business, and the School of Communication. Students are admitted to the Levin College, where the major is housed.
• Internship opportunities are available to all students; scholarships are available to qualified students.
• Students in the urban studies track with substantial prior learning experience may apply for credit through the Assessment and Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience program.
• Opportunities to participate in small seminar groups, research projects, and online courses are available.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE

Minimum hours required for the degree: 120

Minimum hours required for the major: 33

MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the major requirements listed below, students must fulfill all College of Urban Affairs Undergraduate Degree requirements, including completion of UST 200, UST 404, UST 405, and UST 490.

Organizational Leadership majors are required to complete a minimum of 33 credit hours from the following courses:

A. REQUIRED COURSES (6 COURSES)

• COM 341 - Group Process & Decision Making
• COM 448 - Managing Organizational Teams
• MGT 321 - Organizational Behavior
• MGT 340 - Human Resource Management
• UST 453 - Managing Urban Diversity
• UST 458 - Urban Policy

B. CONCENTRATIONS

Choose one of the following tracks. One Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) course must be completed in the specialized track. WAC Courses are marked with an asterisk.

1. COMMUNICATION - CHOOSE 5 COURSES

• COM 225 - Media Writing * or  

  COM 240 - Professional Communication

   *
• COM 331 - Gender & Communication
• COM 332 - Interracial Communication
• COM 346 - Communication In Organizations
• COM 350 - Persuasive Communication & Attitude Change
• COM 366 - Communication & Conflict
• COM 368 - Leadership Communication in Organizations
• COM 379 - Communication and Negotiation

2. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - CHOOSE 5 COURSES

• BUS 351 - Business, Society, & Government *
• MGT 301 - Principles of Management
• OSM 311 - Introduction to Operations Management
• OSM 442 - Innovation Management
• OSM 493 - Special Topics in Operations Management (The Art of Negotiation)

• or MKT 456 - Customer Relationship Management 

3. URBAN STUDIES - CHOOSE 5 COURSES

• UST 410 - Proposal Writing *
• UST 433 - Negotiation and Conflict Management
• UST 452 - Management of Urban and Nonprofit Organizations
• UST 455 - Gender and Leadership
• UST 456 - Fundamentals of Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
• UST 459 - Budgeting and Policy Analysis
• UST 494 - Levin Chair Seminar