Online B.P.S.: Organizational Leadership

PROGRAM TIME TO COMPLETION: at your own pace

Foster Collaborative and Productive Work Environments

Become a leader who can meet organizational needs through exceptional teamwork, decision-making and problem solving. Emphasizing ethical practices and corporate social responsibility, the Organizational Leadership degree can help you shine in several career paths. Apply your skills to leadership and management positions in business, finance, human resources, marketing, sales and more.

Management occupations in the U.S. are growing faster than the average for other occupations, and this growth will add over a million job openings per year from 2022 to 2032.1 Winthrop's B.P.S. in Organizational Leadership prepares you to take advantage of this growth through career-ready management skills.

Organizational Leadership Competencies

Throughout this B.P.S. concentration, you'll acquire competencies from the following courses:

  • Diverse Moral Thinking Styles
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Leadership in Organizations
  • Organizational Development, Innovation and Change
  • Personal and Community Health
  • Talent Management

With each competency you gain, you'll hone leadership, management and problem-solving skills in addition to field-specific knowledge. You can compile highlights from your competencies into a portfolio that will demonstrate your skills to potential employers and managers.

Concentration Learning Outcomes

Prepare to foster high-performing, inclusive teams, and graduate ready to:

Develop Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making Skills:

  • 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

Enhance Communication and Interpersonal Competencies:

  • 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

Cultivate Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility:

  • 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

Strengthen Change Management and Innovation Capabilities:

  • 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

Advance Talent Development and Team Leadership:

  • 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

Concentration Courses

HLTH 300: Personal & Community Health (3 credits)

A study of health issues and problems as they relate to the individual.

MCOM 304: Intercultural Communication (3 credits)

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.

MGMT 322: Introduction to Talent Management (3 credits)

Contemporary theory and practice of human resource and talent management with emphasis on the behavioral sciences approach.

MGMT 475: Leadership in Organizations (3 credits)

Broad overview of leadership theories, decision-making, personal leadership styles, and current leadership issues.

MGMT 485: Organizational Development, Innovation and Change (3 credits)

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.

PHIL 319: Diverse Moral Thinking Styles (3 credits)

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.

 

Gain a Breadth of Skills for Diverse Careers

 

Whether you're ready to step into a new role or advance in your current position, skills from the B.P.S. Organizational Leadership degree will enhance job titles across industries. With focuses on best practices, ethical perspectives and innovative thinking, the Organizational Leadership concentration is widely applicable to management occupations. As a whole, management occupations in the U.S. earned a median annual wage of $116,880 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for most other occupational groups.1

Explore Organizational Leadership Job Opportunities

With your B.P.S. in Organizational Leadership, you can guide dynamic, high-performing and inclusive teams in several rewarding roles. Some of these, and their 2023 median pay, are:

  • Administrative services and facilities managers: $104,900/year2
  • Human resources managers: $136,350/year3
  • Management analysts: $99,410/year4
  • Project management specialists: $98,580/year5
  • Sales managers: $135,160/year6
  • Social and community service managers: $77,030/year7

Learn more about potential career opportunities for the online B.P.S. by visiting the Career Outlook page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about Winthrop University’s online B.P.S. in Organizational Leadership. Visit the B.P.S. FAQ page for more information.

How do I apply to the B.P.S. Organizational Leadership degree?

Your first step is to start your online application. You'll need:

  • 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

Visit the admissions overview page to learn more.

How many credits are in the B.P.S. Organizational Leadership degree?

Each concentration in the B.P.S. degree includes six courses, which total 18 credits. Read more about the B.P.S. Curriculum.

Do I have to choose a concentration in the B.P.S. degree?

Yes, all students must choose a concentration from one of the four options. Read more about the B.P.S. Curriculum.

Can I move from one concentration to another after enrollment?

Yes, your advisors can help you move to another concentration if desired.

What is the value of an Organizational Leadership concentration?

The B.P.S. Organizational Leadership concentration gives you best practices that transfer to diverse positions in any industry. You'll gain leading-edge competencies that today's employers are looking for, whether you'd like to advance in your current workplace or seek a position with more responsibility.

What kind of career can I pursue with an online B.P.S. in Organizational Leadership?

The B.P.S. in Organizational Leadership allows you to pursue the following careers and more:

  • Administrative services and facilities manager
  • Business analyst
  • Corporate recruiter
  • Customer service supervisor
  • Financial manager
  • Human resources coordinator or specialist
  • Management consultant
  • Marketing coordinator
  • Nonprofit manager
  • Operations manager
  • Project manager
  • Sales manager
  • Social and community service manager
  • Talent development specialist

Read more about B.P.S. career outcomes.

1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. "Management Occupations." April 17, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Management/home.htm.

2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. "Administrative Services and Facilities Managers." April 17, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm.

3 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. "Human Resources Managers." April 17, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm.

4 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. "Management Analysts." April 17, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm.

5 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. "Project Management Specialists." April 17, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm.

6 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. "Sales Managers." April 17, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/sales-managers.htm.

7 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. "Social and Community Service Managers." April 17, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm.