Leadership and Organizational Behavior, B.A.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and confidence, the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Behavior from Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies equips you with core competencies in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing you to be an effective leader no matter your career goals.
With a focus on leadership theory, strategy, global leadership competencies, and student-focused research, you'll graduate equipped to identify problems, lead teams, drive substantive change, and make ethical decisions. Grounded in Jesuit pedagogy, central to the mission of Saint Louis University, your coursework will challenge you to grow not only as a skilled professional, but as a thoughtful, ethical leader committed to the greater good.
From healthcare and nonprofit to business and beyond, the skills you build here are designed to travel with you. Whether you're pursuing a promotion, a new role, or a new industry altogether, you'll benefit from a curriculum taught by award-winning, caring faculty, bringing relevant, real-world perspective to every course.
As part of the School for Professional Studies, this 120-credit degree program offers future and current leaders like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With six accelerated, eight-week terms offered each year through SLU online, you can begin working toward your degree at any time, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.
Faculty
As a student in the School for Professional Studies at Saint Louis University, you’ll learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to your professional success. Learn more about the SPS faculty.
Careers
Possible careers include supervisory roles in such industries as: operations, healthcare technician, hospitality, engineering, religious organizations, aviation, and non-profit organizations.
Tuition
| Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | |
| Standard Tuition | $660 |
| Active Duty/Veteran (TA eligible or GI Bill); First Responders | $300 |
| BJC Partnership | $340 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
- Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. The School for Professional Studies offers numerous scholarships and awards specifically for new students.
- Financial Aid: Financial aid is provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
To determine eligibility for financial assistance, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early for maximum consideration. FAFSA is available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student financial services office online at Office of Student Financial Services.
- Graduates will be able to analyze data to formulate evidence-based decisions.
- Graduates will be able to apply fundamental competencies from business functions.
- Graduates will be able to evaluate organizational behavior at multiple levels.
- Graduates will be able to apply leadership principles in multiple contexts.
- Graduates will be able to evaluate ethical implications in organizational decision-making.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- High school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250
- Minimum transfer cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unless qualified for conditional admittance)
- Official transcript from the most recent institution attended
- Delayed enrollment in postsecondary education
- Attends part-time for at least part of the academic year
- Works full-time (35 hours or more/week) while enrolled
- Is financially independent
- Has dependents other than a spouse
- Is a single parent
- Has other demands that make traditional education less feasible
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Undergraduate Core | 32-35 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ORLD 1000 | Foundations of Effective Leadership | 3 |
| ORLD 1500 | Organizational Research Methods | 3 |
| ORLD 1800 | Organizational Behavior, Work, and Wellbeing | 3 |
| ORLD 2000 | Organizational Foundations: Business Essentials | 3 |
| ORLD 2500 | Financial Concepts | 3 |
| ORLD 2700 | Human Resources and Personnel Management ++ | 3 |
| ORLD 3300 | Organizational Behavior and Team Effectiveness | 3 |
| ORLD 3800 | Leadership Context: Culture, Structure, and Strategy | 3 |
| ORLD 4000 | Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| ORLD 4800 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior Capstone | 3 |
| CIS 2300 | Data-Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| Select 2 (6 credits) of the following: | 6 | |
| Information Systems and Technology | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Fundamentals of Project Management | ||
| Creative Thinking: Cultivating an Imaginative Mind | ||
| Working for the Common Good | ||
| Minor (or at least 21 credit hours at the 3000 or 4000 level) | 18-24 | |
| General Electives | 22-31 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
++ Academic credit will be awarded in replacement of ORLD 2700 Human Resources and Personnel Management (3 cr) by successful certification in Professional in Human Resource (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.
Roadmap notes:
- This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
- Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Fall 1 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| ORLD 1000 | Foundations of Effective Leadership | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| ORLD 1500 | Organizational Research Methods | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| ORLD 1800 | Organizational Behavior, Work, and Wellbeing | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| ORLD 2000 | Organizational Foundations: Business Essentials | 3 |
| CIS 2300 | Data-Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| ORLD 3300 | Organizational Behavior and Team Effectiveness | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| ORLD 3800 | Leadership Context: Culture, Structure, and Strategy | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| ORLD 2500 | Financial Concepts | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| ORLD 2700 | Human Resources and Personnel Management | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| ORLD 4000 | Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| SPR/THEO | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| ORLD 4800 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior Capstone | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
For additional admission questions, please call 314-977-2330 or email sps@slu.edu.