Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership 

Earning a degree while working full time or raising a family has never been more possible. Here’s why adult students are thriving and reaching their goals at SNU:

• Classes take place one night a week or entirely online.
• Students focus on one class at a time to ensure true mastery and prevent overwhelm.
• You can earn up to 30 hours of college credit for what you already know.
• Earn up to 9 hours of college credit from field-specific credentials, certifications, or other professional development
• Students study alongside other adults in similar stages of life.
• Instructors with vast amounts of industry experience guide students through courses.
• Textbooks are delivered directly to your door at the beginning of each class.
• A dedicated student success advisor guides students through the duration of your studies.

A leadership degree is vital for understanding organizational dynamics focused on developing people and organizational culture. It equips individuals with skills in management, team development, strategic thinking, implementing change, and effective communication, making them suitable for a wide range of roles across various industries.

Individuals with an Organizational Leadership degree can pursue numerous career paths and a variety of roles in organizations. These include human resource administration, project management, corporate training and development, customer service, operations management, and executive administration.

While there are multiple jobs associated with his degree, a project coordinator is a popular job field with this degree. A Project Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing various aspects of a project, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget. They assist with scheduling, resource allocation, and communication between teams to ensure seamless workflow. Graduates with a Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership from SNU are well-prepared for this role, as the program focuses on leadership, strategic planning, and effective team management. These skills help project coordinators oversee daily operations and support the success of larger organizational initiatives

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership can expect to earn an average salary ranging from $50,000 to $70,000, depending on their role and industry. 

A variety of industries are looking for individuals with organizational leadership skills. These include Healthcare providers, IT and Technology, Retail and Customer Service, Finance and Insurance companies, Government agencies, Manufacturing, Professional services, and Marketing.

SNU's OL program is specifically designed with the working adult student in mind. A team of faculty and staff stand ready to support and encourage every step and aspect of the program. Set within a faith-based community, a care team is available to support in faith development and life's circumstances.

The organizational leadership program is designed for working adults who meet one evening a week or are 100% online. A cohort will be together throughout the entire program, helping create a dynamic and rich learning environment. Students can expect the same amount of coursework and academic standards as any full-time college learner, but delivered in a manageable accelerated format, taking one course at a time and utilizing life experiences.

The Organizational Leadership program costs approximately $17,100.00 ($475 per credit hour). 

Students can connect with entrepreneurially minded peers, faculty mentors, and experienced instructors who are experts in various industries. SNU also has a monthly Business and Leadership Network event on campus. 

SNU provides excellence in academics and faculty with relevant expertise. In the School of Professional Studies, accelerated programs are developed specifically with the working adult in mind and provide avenues for mental, emotional, and spiritual growth.

• Organizational Leadership Degree:
  • Leadership and Management Skills: Emphasizes leadership theories, practices, and skills. Courses include leadership development, team dynamics, organizational behavior, strategic thinking, and ethical leadership.
  • People-Centric: Focuses on understanding and managing people within organizations. This includes courses on communication, conflict resolution, change management, and human resource management.
  • Change and Innovation: Courses that prepare students to lead change and foster innovation within organizations.
  • Career path: These skills allow graduates to effectively manage teams, drive organization change, and contribute to the success of their organizations, making them suitable for a wide range of roles across various industries. Some common career paths would be areas like Human Resources, Project Manager, Training and Development, Customer Service Manager, Operations Manager, Corporate Trainer, Business Development Manager, Executive Director (Nonprofit), Organizational Development Specialist, Healthcare Manager, and Business Development Manager.
• Business Administration Degree:
  • Broad Business Skills: Overview of various business functions such as accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, and strategic management.
  • Analytical and Technical Skills: Emphasizes the development of analytical skills and technical knowledge related to business operations.
  • Functional Areas of Business: Provides understanding of marketing, entrepreneurship, international business, and overall operations.
  • Career Path: These skills allow graduates to tailor their career to their interest and strengths, whether they prefer working in a corporate environment, starting their own businesses or contributing to nonprofit organizations. Some common career paths would be areas like Sales Manager or Representative, Project Manager, Business Owner, Financial Manager, Market Research Analyst, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Business Analyst, and General Manager.

Credit hours: 3

This course examines interpersonal communication theory and the factors that influence its effectiveness for essential relationships and human engagement. The course is based on the premise that an increased understanding of communication and improved communication skills can enhance the quality of personal, social, and professional situations. The course approaches communication as a holistic, culture-laden experience that is non-verbal as well as verbal.

Credit hours: 3

This course examines adult life experiences as a foundation for experiential learning. By reflecting on the concepts of adult development theories and an individual's personal life experiences, the course will explore how those factors influence and help individuals to interpret life situations and circumstances in terms of relationships, personal decision making, and future applications.

Credit hours: 3
This course explores the role of leadership during strategic organizational change whether dealing with a planned initiative, volatile industry, or unexpected situations. It will focus on the concepts of change management and how to apply systems thinking as an approach to problem-solving. The course introduces drivers of change, the impact of organizational change on the workforce, and key activities for sustainable change.

Credit hours: 3

This course is designed to provide students with experience involving major forms of technical communication used in professional fields. During this course the student will be introduced to the rhetorical principles as well as documentation practices necessary for writing and producing effective and professional communications, such as letters, reports, instructions, proposals and websites.

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Credit hours: 3
This course is designed to expand the understanding of leading a diverse workforce, to promote substantial benefits such as deeper levels of innovation and creativity. A focus will be to explore how organizational leaders must increase their overall cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity to examine managerial implications of increasing diversity and inclusion in the organization. The goal of the course will be to prepare leaders to effectively lead a diverse organization by applying Cultural Intelligence (CQ) principles.

Credit hours: 3

his course is designed to provide a survey and application of the basic methodology used in the process of evaluation and decision-making.  The course will study both descriptive and inferential statistical methods to enhance the ability to make sound and accurate business decisions.  Specific tools that have been developed in following systematic approaches to reduce error, to minimize personal biases, and to avoid incomplete analysis will be explored.

Credit hours: 3

This course provides an exploration of the research tools and background needed to analyze various issues in the organizational environment. Attention is given to conceptualization and clarification of an organizational problem, appropriate research methodologies for investigating the problem, and techniques for effectively communicating the results of the research conducted. Implications in how the research process impacts strategic decision-making for the organization are also discussed.  

Credit hours: 3

This course is a study of the theories and techniques of problem solving and decision making by means of group process. Emphasis is given to the application of relevant communication theory from the literature on small groups. A functional, group-centered approach to leadership is also emphasized.

Credit hours: 3

This course is committed to fostering increased awareness of the Bible which is foundational to understanding Western culture and history. The three major western faiths‐Judaism, Christianity, and Islam‐are rooted within the Holy Scriptures. The course content and format are not designated to intimidate, indoctrinate, or to evangelize. The course is designed to set the Bible in its historical and literary context. The Biblical heritage will then provide the student with rich resources to creatively understand his/her faith in the contemporary world.

Credit hours: 3
This course presents leadership and management theories and concepts that have emerged over the past several decades.  It focuses on how skills and abilities in leadership can be developed and applied by individuals in order to make a difference in organizations, communities, or societies. It provides students the opportunity to apply these theories through case analysis and to enhance personal skill development through self-assessment activities. The course will focus more specifically on developing a leadership orientation, understanding critical leadership issues and developing appropriate leadership skills.

Credit hours: 3
This course is designed to support the development of more effective managers and staff personnel. This is accomplished through the study of human resource administrative functions, including human resource planning, human resource strategy, performance management, performance appraisals, employee benefits, compensation, career planning, labor relations, discipline, equal employment opportunity, and employee health and safety.

Credit hours: 3
This course explores contemporary ethical dilemmas as it relates to leadership situations in organizations. It will focus on frameworks for ethical judgment and fundamental issues with the purpose of developing analytical skills and discernment in ethical decision making. Learners will also discuss the ways in which faith informs the motivation and structure of ethical decisions, with a focus on how to lead with integrity and accountability.