Why study Organizational Leadership?

The University of Cincinnati’s 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program is designed for working adults who desire to expand their knowledge of leadership and their ability to recognize and demonstrate critical leadership competencies in today’s workplace.

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership Program

Our program provides students with a strong foundation in the science of leadership, combined with on-going opportunities to identify, develop, and assess their own leadership competencies through applied coursework experiences. This dual emphasis on knowledge and skill development fosters a rich learning environment that allows students to reflect on their past and current experiences and to integrate what they are learning into their desired future roles. Course topics include organizational behavior, talent development, influence and persuasion, and ethics in leadership.

UC’s Bachelor of Arts online program prepares students to become effective leaders across all different types of organizations (e.g., for-profit, non-profit, government, & education). You will identify your strengths as a leader, develop your own philosophy of leadership, and enhance your ability to motivate, engage, develop, and support others regardless of your formal role. Do you want to develop your capacity to lead (yourself and others)? Are you looking to advance in your career? Then a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership may be the perfect fit for you.

Admission Requirements

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 for Admission:

  • 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.
  • 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. 

Application Process

The application process is simple and designed to get you started on the path to leadership quickly. Here’s what you’ll need:

  1. Complete your application.
  2. Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
    • For students with fewer than 24 college credits, official high school transcripts are also required.
    • E-transcripts can be delivered to admissions@uc.edu or physical transcripts mailed to:
      • University of Cincinnati Office of Admissions
        PO Box 210091
        Cincinnati, OH 45221-0091
  3. Work experience can strengthen your application, particularly if you’re a non-traditional student or returning to education. Please share relevant professional, volunteer, or leadership roles in your application

For assistance, reach out to your Enrollment Services Advisor or email questions to onlineenrollment@uc.edu.

 

A Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership can open the door to many different career opportunities. Graduates of our online program excel in nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

By earning your online bachelor’s in organizational leadership from the University of Cincinnati, you will position yourself to pursue a broad spectrum of supervisor positions, some of which include the following:

  • Human Resources/Talent Development
  • Marketing Manager
  • Fundraising and Volunteer Director
  • Development Manager and Director
  • Customer Relations
  • Bank Financial Loan Officer
  • Retail Manager
  • Loan Processor, Financial Institution
  • Sales Representative/Manager

 

 

 

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  • The University of Cincinnati has online enrollment services advisors (ESAs) available to help learners complete their application and get started in the Online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program.  If you have not already, please use the request information form above to be connected to an ESA today! 

  • Upon starting the program, a dedicated student success coordinator (SSC) and academic advisor will be assigned to all learners to help them achieve their academic goals. You will be introduced to your SSC and your academic advisor as your first semester approaches, and they will be your primary liaisons to the university all the way through graduation. 

  • 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 45221-0091

  • Learners who are currently enrolled at the University of Cincinnati can apply to enter the online BA in Organizational Leadership program by following the major change instructions found on the Office of the Registrar’s website. 

  • Past UC students who have not attended any other institutions since their departure can apply to be readmitted to the university and enter the online BA in Organizational Leadership program by following the readmission instructions found on the Office of the Registrar’s website. 

  • Both of these applications are subject to the same admissions criteria listed above. 

  • 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. 

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Contact Information

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45 W Corry Blvd.
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-6826
onlineenrollment@uc.edu

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