Online Bachelor of Professional Studies in Organizational Leadership
Develop Leadership Competencies to Oversee Successful Teams
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60 Credit Hours
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Begin Your Ascent to Organizational Leadership
- Apply By: 08/05/26
- Start Class: 08/24/26
Gaining the ability to lead teams, make strategic decisions and solve challenges can have a meaningful impact on your career. By choosing the Organizational Leadership concentration for your B.P.S. degree, you’ll develop skills to stand out for management and leadership positions across a wide range of industries. Get started now to advance as a leader who fosters collaborative, productive environments and delivers results to organizations.
Winthrop University offers the Organizational Leadership courses through a pay-as-you-go subscription model. Visit the Competency-Based Education page to learn how this format helps you set the pace as you complete your bachelor’s degree.
Concentration Details
- Succeed as a leader with strong strategic-thinking and decision-making skills
- Cultivate your understanding of ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility
- Learn to create new opportunities through change management and innovation
- Build a comprehensive portfolio to highlight your abilities for employers
What Is Included in the Organizational Leadership Curriculum?
The Organizational Leadership concentration comprises 18 credit hours within the online B.P.S. degree program. The courses apply to an array of management roles through studies in leadership theories, decision-making, personal leadership styles and current issues. You’ll also learn to drive positive transformation across an enterprise through coursework on organizational development, innovation and change.
Winthrop delivers the online Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Organizational Leadership in 14-week subscription periods, helping you build career-ready competencies from day one. In addition to the concentration courses, you’ll complete general and core courses that further strengthen your leadership and management abilities as you prepare for the next level of your career.
The learning outcomes for the Organizational Leadership concentration include the following:
- Analyze complex organizational environments and develop strategic plans that align with organizational goals and respond to changing market conditions
- Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enable leaders to make effective decisions
- Communicate clearly and persuasively across various organizational levels and with diverse stakeholders
- Use active listening, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to foster collaborative and productive work environments
- Deeply understand ethical principles and the importance of integrity in leadership roles
- Promote awareness and implementation of corporate social responsibility practices that benefit the organization and the community
- Effectively manage and lead organizational change initiatives, including the ability to overcome resistance and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Encourage innovation and creativity in solving organizational challenges and seizing new opportunities
- Develop skills in coaching, mentoring and developing employees to maximize their potential and drive organizational success
- Enhance team leadership capabilities, including building high-performing teams, fostering inclusivity and promoting a positive organizational culture
Organizational Leadership Required Courses
A study of health issues and problems as they relate to the individual.
Examination of the similarities and differences of cultures throughout the world. Helps develop an appreciation of cultural diversity and how differences in cultures affect communication.
Contemporary theory and practice of human resource and talent management with emphasis on the behavioral sciences approach.
Broad overview of leadership theories, decision-making, personal leadership styles, and current leadership issues.
This course explores strategies for fostering organizational growth and adaptability in a dynamic business environment. Students learn innovation methodologies, change management principles and personal skills to drive positive transformations across the diverse organizational landscape.
This course explores many different styles of moral thinking with a focus on identifying, describing or defining the key thinkers, core concepts and moral dimensions of each. The course requires students to integrate results from diverse moral thinking styles to address a situational moral problem.
Beyond the concentration courses, the B.P.S. major offers a dynamic curriculum to sharpen your critical thinking skills, shape your professional identity and demonstrate the value of diversity and collaboration in the workplace. You’ll gain practical knowledge of probability and statistics, marketing principles and project management while preparing to excel as a leader.
View Program CurriculumWhat Careers Can I Pursue with an Organizational Leadership Degree?
Now is an excellent time to pursue a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, as employers are expected to post 1.1 million management openings through 2034.1 The Organizational Leadership concentration within Winthrop’s online B.P.S. program supports your rise to management, whether you’re advancing with your current organization or preparing for your next career move. You’ll acquire leadership skills that apply to various professional areas, including business, finance, human resources and marketing.
Human Resources Manager $140,030 median annual salary2
Management Analyst $101,190 median annual salary3
Project Management Specialist $100,750 median annual salary4
Explore More B.P.S. Concentrations
Are you interested in taking another career path? Explore the following concentrations for the B.P.S. degree. Each concentration includes leadership and management coursework, equipping you with competencies for reaching your full potential as a professional.
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For admission to the B.P.S., you’ll need:
- A completed online application
- Official transcripts from each institution you’ve attended
- A GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale from prior institutions (including a 2.0 GPA during your last term of attendance)
- A short essay is optional but encouraged
- Work experience is helpful but not required
- Minimum 30 credit hours required, as this is a degree completion program
Because the B.P.S. is so flexible, you can complete the degree at a pace that works for you. The program’s duration depends on how many credits you transfer and whether you study full-time or part-time. The B.P.S. is a degree completion program which requires a minimum of 30 transfer credits to begin the program.
Yes, all students must choose a concentration from one of the four options. Read more about the B.P.S. curriculum.
With the online Bachelor of Professional Studies program, students can earn up to 15 hours of academic credit for knowledge acquired from work and professional experiences using a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). You will be guided through the PLA process in PFST 301, your first B.P.S. core course. To review the curriculum, career outcomes, concentrations and more, visit the B.P.S. overview page.
Designed as a budget-conscious option, our CBE model allows you to pay as you go while earning your B.P.S. degree. Each subscription period lasts 14 weeks, with the costs based on your course load:
- Part time (fewer than 12 credit hours): $1,750 per period
- Full time (12 or more credit hours): $3,500 per period
There is no limit to the number of courses that you can take when studying full time—the more you complete, the more you can save. For many students, the total estimated cost is $17,500.*
*The total estimated cost of $17,500 applies to students with two years of prior college credit. Students must have a minimum of 30 transfer credits to enroll in this degree-completion program.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Management Occupations.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Management/home.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Human Resources Managers.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Management Analysts.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Project Management Specialists.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm.