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Online Organizational Leadership Degree – Bachelor of Science

Do you want the skills to make a greater impact in your organization and qualify for executive-level roles in business? Pursue your Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership online at Indiana Wesleyan University. In our organizational leadership degree online program, you can explore what it takes to transform organizational behavior and inspire innovation. Students focus on the skills that bring out the best in others while navigating the complexities of a diverse, multicultural, global world of business. This program is highly adaptable to a wide variety of industries, giving students several types of career paths to consider after graduation.

Why Pursue My Organizational Leadership Degree Online at IWU?

At IWU, you can enjoy the benefits of a 100% online learning format that was created with working professionals and adults with families in mind. This organizational leadership online degree can be completed in as little as two years with our unique 6-week course schedules. As a student, you also get the benefit of a student-support system that includes faculty, staff, and full-time chaplains. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career. Plus, your rate of tuition is locked in once you start earning your online organizational leadership degree. That way, you don't have to guess the total cost of your education or worry about unexpected rate increases while you learn.

What Will I Learn in an Organizational Leadership Degree Online Bachelor’s Program?

Our online organizational leadership degree program is for professionals who want to take the next step in their career to help their teams become even more successful, navigate change within the current complex environment, and even pursue promotions and higher-level roles in their organization. This program can help you learn what it takes to inspire others and build strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with conflict resolution and change management and innovation capabilities.

Courses focus on helping you develop as a leader, covering ethics and decision-making, psychology of leadership, communication and presentation skills, and more. You'll also explore strategic planning and execution, project management fundamentals, and organizational development principles that prepare you for real-world leadership challenges. The program culminates in a capstone project focused on applying the practices and principles of leadership learned throughout your studies.

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Tuition & Aid

45 Credit Hours

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$405/ Credit Hour

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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

What You'll Study

Coursework for this bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership covers how to:

  • Develop leadership skills that inspire others and help navigate organizations in the right direction
  • Create a working environment that fosters diverse, multicultural, and global perspectives
  • Lead organizations through challenging times and drastic change, while inspiring innovation
  • Apply your faith and biblical perspective to inject ethics into your approach to leadership
  • Write your own leadership “how to” manual as the focus of your capstone project

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Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

LDR-205,LDR-220,LDR-260,LDR-305,LDR-320,LDR-365,LDR-370,LDR-385,LDR-405,LDR-410,LDR-415,LDR-435,LDR-440,LDR-455,LDR-485

After Graduation

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Potential Careers

  • Construction
  • Health Services
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Sales

Work in Various Industries

  • Industries

Program FAQs

IWU’s Leadership programs feature experienced faculty who bring academic rigor and real-world leadership expertise. Faculty involved in the doctoral program are active scholars and practitioners, contributing to research, consulting, and leadership development across industries. Many also teach in master’s and bachelor’s courses, providing continuity across programs. Prospective students are encouraged to explore faculty profiles on the doctoral program webpage to learn more about their expertise and professional backgrounds.
IWU’s Leadership programs are designed to develop both theoretical understanding and practical leadership skills. The doctoral program emphasizes advanced research, theory, and application, preparing students for roles in teaching, consulting, and executive leadership. The master’s program focuses on real-world organizational challenges through a capstone project that addresses a current issue within a student’s workplace. The bachelor’s program emphasizes applied leadership, equipping students with practical tools they can immediately use in their professional roles.
Leadership is essential in every industry, making this program highly versatile. Graduates pursue careers in business, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, education, government, and ministry. Doctoral graduates often move into roles such as higher education faculty, researchers, consultants, and senior leaders. Master’s graduates advance into managerial and executive positions, while bachelor’s graduates step into team leadership and supervisory roles.
At each level, courses are designed to work together to build leadership expertise. Key courses include Leadership Theory, Global Leadership, and Advanced Research Methods at the doctoral level; Leadership Theory, Global Context of Leadership, and the Capstone sequence at the master’s level; and Foundations of Leading, Followership, and the Leadership Capstone at the bachelor’s level.
Graduates often experience career advancement, including promotions, expanded leadership responsibilities, or transitions into new roles. Some continue their education, particularly master’s graduates who pursue doctoral studies.
The doctoral program includes rigorous research and a dissertation process. The master’s program culminates in a capstone project focused on a real organizational challenge. The bachelor’s program includes applied learning experiences such as interviews with practicing leaders and a capstone project that results in a personalized leadership development plan.
The doctoral program is primarily online with required in-person residencies and scheduled synchronous sessions. The master’s and bachelor’s programs are fully online with optional live engagement opportunities.
Doctoral courses typically last 10–11 weeks, master’s courses run 8 weeks, and bachelor’s courses are delivered in 6-week formats.
Doctoral students typically take two courses at a time, with flexibility to adjust pacing. Master’s and bachelor’s students generally take one course at a time, allowing focused, accelerated learning.
The doctoral program follows a cohort model, fostering strong community and networking. Master’s and bachelor’s students progress independently but often move through course sequences with peers and engage through discussions and collaborative activities.
Doctoral courses use a blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning. Master’s and bachelor’s programs are primarily asynchronous, with optional synchronous opportunities.
Doctoral students should plan for 25–30 hours per week, master’s students 10–15 hours, and bachelor’s students 10–12 hours.
Doctoral programs typically take 4–5 years, including the dissertation. Master’s programs can be completed in approximately 16–18 months. Bachelor’s completion time varies but typically takes around 24 months for major coursework.
Yes. Start dates vary by program, with multiple opportunities throughout the year.
Students receive onboarding materials, access to course platforms, and guidance from advising teams. Doctoral students also participate in orientation and receive program-specific resources.
Students have access to academic advising, tutoring, library resources, technical support, career services, and spiritual care.
Doctoral students may participate in mentoring relationships with advanced peers. Some bachelor’s programs include applied leadership experiences or internships depending on the delivery format.
Transfer credit policies vary by program level. Doctoral programs allow limited transfer credits, while master’s and bachelor’s programs follow IWU’s standard transfer policies.
Yes. Doctoral students complete a dissertation, master’s students complete a capstone project focused on a real organizational issue, and bachelor’s students complete a capstone project that integrates learning into a practical leadership framework.
IWU’s Leadership programs are nationally recognized and integrate theory, research, and practical application. The curriculum emphasizes both leadership and followership, preparing students to lead effectively in complex organizations. The programs also incorporate a Christ-centered perspective, fostering personal and professional transformation.
Successful students are self-motivated, growth-oriented, and committed to developing their leadership capacity. Many are working professionals seeking advancement or career change.
Students describe the experience as practical, transformative, and immediately applicable to their professional lives. Doctoral students also benefit from strong cohort relationships and faculty mentorship.
Yes. IWU integrates a Christian worldview throughout the curriculum, encouraging students to apply faith-based principles such as servant leadership, integrity, and ethical decision-making in their professional and personal lives.
IWU’s online bachelor’s in organizational leadership focuses on developing practical leadership skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Students build a “leadership toolkit” through each course, gaining frameworks, models, and strategies for leading teams, managing operations, and improving performance. The program emphasizes applied leadership, helping students grow as both leaders and effective team members.
Students explore leadership models such as servant leadership, transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and adaptive leadership. The program also emphasizes communication skills like active listening, professional communication, and transparency. Team-building frameworks focus on trust, collaboration, followership, and mission-driven leadership.
Yes. Nearly every course includes applied leadership assignments such as interviews with experienced leaders, development of strategic tools, and real-world projects. Students may create training plans, strategy maps, or communication tools that can be used in their organizations. The program culminates in a capstone project where students develop a personalized leadership manual.
This degree equips students with practical leadership and management skills that are highly valued across industries. Graduates are better prepared to pursue supervisory, coordinator, and team leadership roles, with both the skills and credential needed to advance in their careers.

Program Requirements

  • Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
  • Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  • Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
  • Completion of 120 semester hours.*
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
  • Completion of 30 hours of general education as specified.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

 

*120 Semester hours include the required transfer credit, core courses, and other general education requirements.

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Credit must have been earned at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C".
  • Courses must be approved by the School of Service and Leadership.
  • Credit documented on a JST or CCAF transcript for training received in any MOS, NEC system, AFSC, and Coast Guard Ratings.

Accreditation

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Credit must have been earned at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C".
  • Courses must be approved by the School of Service and Leadership.
  • Credit documented on a JST or CCAF transcript for training received in any MOS, NEC system, AFSC, and Coast Guard Ratings.

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