Online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership
The University of Cincinnati’s 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program prepares students to manage various leadership tasks in the workforce such as conflict resolution, team building, organizational behavior, coaching and mentoring, as well as many other managerial responsibilities.
BA Organizational Leadership Program Overview
UC’s bachelor of arts online program prepares students to become outstanding leaders across all different types of businesses (e.g., for-profit, non-profit, government, & education). You will learn how to find your leadership style, problem solving skills, and ways to develop and grow a team in the workforce. Talent acquisition along with talent development will be helpful skills that you can transfer to any industry. Do you want to become a better leader? Are you looking to advance to a director role within your organization? Then a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership may be the perfect fit for you.
BA Organizational Leadership Program Highlights
High Quality Education
- Applied leadership curriculum rooted in real-world challenges, focusing on communication, team dynamics, ethical decision-making, and organizational strategy to prepare students for leadership roles across industries.
- Expert faculty and academically rigorous coursework, delivered in a flexible online format that maintains UC’s high academic standards while supporting working professionals and adult learners.
- ISPI Association Partnership: The University of Cincinnati is a proud member of the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI). ISPI and its members use evidence-based performance improvement research and practices to effect sustainable, measurable results and add value to stakeholders in the private, public, and social sectors.
Flexibility
- 100% online - no campus visits required
- Three start dates per year: Fall, Spring, or Summer
- Flexible, asynchronous coursework
- Easy to transfer credits
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Admission into the University of Cincinnati’s Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership online degree program is selective but designed to recognize the potential of each applicant.
Our program is tailored for aspiring leaders ready to make an impact in a variety of sectors. Whether you’re just finishing high school or have some college experience, we welcome you to explore how the BA in Organizational Leadership can elevate your career.
Prerequisites
- First-Year Applicants:
- 2.7 unweighted high school GPA or 2.9 weighted high school GPA.
- If your GPA falls below the required minimum, we encourage you to connect with an Enrollment Services Advisor to explore how your work, volunteer experience, or leadership potential might still qualify you for admission.
- 2.7 unweighted high school GPA or 2.9 weighted high school GPA.
- Transfer Applicants (24 or more college credits):
- 2.0 cumulative GPA at the college level.
- Transfer Applicants (23 or fewer college credits):
- 2.7 unweighted high school GPA or 2.9 weighted high school GPA
- 2.0 cumulative GPA at the college level
*For students within a reasonable range of the GPA criteria, our admissions team may take a holistic approach, considering factors such as work experience, leadership potential, or community involvement.
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
- $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Fall 2026 for all applicants who apply by July 1, 2026
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who: are currently serving in the US armed forces, or are veterans of the US armed forces.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Please review and submit the following materials:
After submitting your application form, all applicants are required to have official transcripts sent directly to University of Cincinnati in order to be eligible for admissions review.
- First-Year and Transfer Applicants with Fewer Than 24 Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from your high school and all prior colleges (if applicable) for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- Transfer Applicants with 24+ Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from all prior colleges for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- You are exempt from the High School transcript requirement, this item will be removed from your application checklist once your college documents are received.
Please review the section below for guidance on how to submit your transcripts.
Online transcript request systems are the preferred method to deliver official transcripts electronically. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly to determine their ordering process.
If a physical copy must be sent, DO NOT request it be delivered to you. It must be sent directly from your prior school to the following address:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
To apply to the University of Cincinnati as a transfer student, learners must submit a transfer application form and have official transcripts sent directly to UC from all prior institutions they’ve attended. High school transcripts will not be required for transfer applicants with 24 college credit hours or more.
To request these transcripts, please contact your previous institution’s registrar and ask them to send the official transcript to the University of Cincinnati via an approved electronic method such as Parchment, eScrip-Safe, National Student Clearinghouse, or similar services. This is the preferred method. If electronic submission isn’t available, transcripts may be mailed to the Office of Admissions at:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, OH 45221
Students living abroad are eligible to pursue this program, but will not be qualified for F1 Visa applications.
Applicants with college coursework completed outside the United States are required to provide a course-by-course foreign credential evaluation for each college or university you attended outside the United States. This evaluation must be obtained from a service listed on the NACES member website.
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 |
March 15, 2026 July 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
The University of Cincinnati, a premier research and higher learning institution, ranks in the top tier of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report and is fully accredited nationally.
Interested in the program, but want to know a little more about what you’ll learn? Watch our webinar below, featuring faculty members Dr. Shaun Owens and Dr. Nancy Rogers.
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