McMicken College of Arts & Sciences
Center for Organizational Leadership

Why Major in Organizational Leadership?

This major educates students about becoming leaders by targeting seven skill areas essential for leadership within various types of organizations, organizational success and a lifetime of personal and professional achievement: Leadership, Teamwork, Organizational Effectiveness, and Social Change; Written, Oral, and Electronic Communication; Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making; Information Technology; Quantitative, Financial, and Analytical Analysis; Global Awareness and Diversity; and Ethical Decision Making.

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in business, communication, education, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of jobs are available for organizational leadership graduates, including: