Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

School of Business and Public Administration

About the ProgramEmpower change with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

The BS in Organizational Leadership prepares you to thrive as a leader in today’s fast-changing workplace. With a focus on the people side of leadership, you’ll sharpen your ability to foster innovation, build strong relationships, influence others, and guide organizations through cultural change. This degree opens doors to leadership roles in multiple fields such as business, education, nonprofit, and healthcare—as well as careers in human resources, leadership development, organizational management, and beyond.

Built with working adults in mind, our program is fully online and designed for flexibility. Major courses can be taken either through engaging live virtual sessions or in a weekly format without scheduled class meetings, so you can choose the approach that fits your life best. Supporting courses are offered in the weekly format, making the entire degree 100% online and accessible wherever you are.

We also recognize the value of real-world experience. Through our Experiential Learning Portfolio (ELP) program, qualified students may turn prior learning, professional accomplishments, or military service into up to 30 college credits—helping you save time, save money, and move more quickly toward graduation.

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The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership is designed for learners who may be working full-time and balancing multiple responsibilities.

Program Highlights

  • Program Flexibility

    Flexibility

    Our rolling admissions process allows you to start the program at any time, and take as many as four courses per semester (two courses per 7-week term). You are not tied to a rigid cohort model and can elect to take only the courses you need.

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    Affordability

    Complete our high-quality program for as little as $500 per credit. This, plus available financial aid packages and scholarships, makes this course of study an excellent value.  

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    Format

    Our fully online program is designed for busy adults. In your major courses, you can choose between live virtual classes held in the evenings or a flexible format where you complete weekly work on your own time. Courses outside the major are always in the flexible format. This approach lets you earn your degree entirely online while balancing school with work and life.

  • Career Opportunities

    Relevant, Career-Ready Skills

    This program can help you develop the skills employers seek including conflict management, problem-solving, critical thinking, judgement, team-building, among others. Plus, you may choose a Human Resources specialization or complete a minor in Health Services with a seamless transition to the Master’s in Health Services Administration 

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    Transfer Credits

    Transfer, Prior Learning and Military Credits may be accepted. In addition, our program allows you the opportunity to complete an Experiential Learning Portfolio, allowing you to translate your real-life learning into college credit. Please speak to an advisor for more information.

The BS in Organizational Leadership degree is designed to:

  • Understand and apply contemporary leadership theories and practices in organizations. 
  • Effectively employ critical thinking methodology for analyzing and resolving ambiguous and complex problems in evolving organizations. 
  • Demonstrate competencies including intercultural communications, interpersonal relations, and influencing others required in today's diverse, team-oriented, and global workplaces. 
  • Strengthen creativity and the ability to foster an innovative culture. 
  • Synthesize the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with effective leadership and meet the challenges of modern organizations. 

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Human Resources Management Specialization

The SHRM aligned Human Resources specialization will prepare you for the pivotal role HR leaders play in building a strong and committed workforce. It is of special interest to students employed in human resources development or administration and is designed to address the HR body of knowledge to prepare for the SHRM exams.

As of November 8, 2022, Barry University aligned its Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Human Resources with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. The HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates were developed by SHRM to define the minimum HR content areas that should be studied by HR students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

  • SHRM certification is a key determinant in career advancement.
  • HR professionals who earn SHRM Certification report significantly higher levels of credibility in their professions.
  • Those who earn the SHRM Certification report higher salaries than those who do not.

Professional Portfolio and Credit for Experience

The portfolio program allows you to translate your real-life learning into college credit. You may earn up to 30 credits by demonstrating college-level learning in one or more of the following academic disciplines: administration, behavioral sciences, communication, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and five special topics. 

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Student Testimonials

Here is what our students write after completing our courses or the program: 

  • This class provides an insight to management that honestly seems revolutionary by most American standards. The business model that has prevailed for a very long time relies on a “manage from the top” philosophy, where the needs of subordinates is simply ignored. It seems interesting that this adaptive approach is proving most valuable when the job market is so competitive. It validates the idea that the wealth of any organization rests with its employees.
  • This course is very informative and the teachers that have taught these courses have shown that they have a passion for teaching but also a passion for the success of each and every one of their students. They have provided every resource there was to have a successful completion for their program here at Barry. They have shown to go above and beyond for the success of all their students. The teachers have shown, given, and been examples of the real-life settings. You are guaranteed to leave with the confidence, the skill set, and knowledge you need to have a successful career after college.

Mastering Leadership Essentials Series

Want to get a head start in elevating your leadership skills? Join our Mastering Leadership Essentials Free Online Mini Classes. These short, online, mini classes covering today’s top topics are free and open to the general public.

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Getting StartedApplying to Barry University

Barry University uses an online, interactive process called myBarry, allowing students to conveniently start their application process, ask pending questions, request more information on academic programs, and much more.

You can rest assured knowing your Admission team and resources found in your personalized myBarry will guide you through the entire admissions process.

There is no application fee for domestic students when you apply online.

*Note: At Barry University, a domestic student is typically defined as a student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

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Financial AidAffordable for You

If you’re a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate, you may qualify for our merit-based scholarships with awards up to $17,000, based on your cumulative GPA and standardized test scores. Scholarships are available for freshmen (including test optional), transfers, and international applicants. Using your admissions application, we automatically determine your eligibility.

More than 90% of our students receives some form of financial assistance. Apply to see if you qualify for a full array of federal and state financial aid programs. Just submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete it as soon as possible since funds may be limited. Barry's federal school code is 001466. 

Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees

Explore our scholarship system to see if you qualify for scholarships funded by alumni, private donors, corporations, and others.

You can use the Barry University Scholarship System to find other scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible to receive:

  • Answer as many questions as you like—the more questions answered, the more scholarships you’re matched to
  • Be automatically considered for many of the scholarships available at Barry University
  • Do a keyword search for scholarships and review the criteria to see if your qualifications are a match
The scholarships are funded through contributions from private donors, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, campus organizations, and corporations.
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