Bachelor of Arts
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Grow as a dedicated and dynamic leader by earning your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership. By studying at Judson University, you’ll apply a broad base of business knowledge and skills to help you and your team achieve sustained success.
While enrolled in this program, you’ll combine classroom theory with real-world application to bring out the best in yourself and your organization—allowing you and others to stand out.
The courses you take are designed to develop you into a capable and confident business leader. As you progress through the program, you will:
“Organizational leadership is for individuals who simply want to pursue a greater influence in their specific job setting or something more connected to their passion. Judson provides the student an opportunity to find a pathway to their goals.”
Jeorge Holmes
Organizational Leadership Faculty
During the 48 credit hours in this program, you’ll take leadership and business-centered courses that will teach you how to lead with passion. Some of the classes you might take include:
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The bachelor’s in organizational leadership and the bachelor’s in business administration are both designed to help you become an effective leader.
Manage the human side of an organization. Study topics like change management and conflict resolution and learn how to develop rapport within an organization through interpersonal relationships.
Focus on the functional areas of business like accounting, finance, and operations management.
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You only have to attend class one night a week. Expect to spend about 15 hours a week on coursework outside of class. Most students finish the core organizational leadership work within 2 years, but completing your degree may take longer, depending on prior college experience you have.
Yes, many credits transfer seamlessly when you enroll at Judson. Our enrollment coaches know our generous transfer policy and work personally with you to maximize the credits you receive.
per credit hour
(48 credit hours required)
Judson students who receive financial aid
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More than 107,000 jobs nationwide require a bachelor’s in organizational leadership. Through 2026, management occupations are projected to grow by 8%, adding more than 800,000 new jobs.
In Illinois specifically, more than 46,000 management job openings become available each year, on average.
General manager
National Annual Mean Salary: $123,460
Illinois Annual Mean Salary: $124,190
Human resources manager
National Annual Mean Salary: $123,510
Illinois Annual Mean Salary: $112,430
Administrative services manager
National Annual Mean Salary: $103,380
Illinois Annual Mean Salary: $92,940
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“At Judson, I got this confidence. Limitation is just a thing of the mind. I’m applying for jobs that I never imagined I would put in an application for.”
Stanley Unachukwu
BA Organizational Leadership
Judson’s Division of Professional Studies classes meet just once per week. The coursework you complete is designed to boost your value and career aspirations. Classes take place online or on campus in Elgin or Rockford, so you can get coursework done when and where it’s best for you.
Choose the location that works best with your schedule.
Rockford Campus
200 Y. Boulevard, Rockford, Illinois
Online
Elgin Campus
1151 North State Street, Elgin, Illinois
To help you focus on what matters most, Judson has partnered with the YMCA to provide free child care during class to students who attend the Rockford campus.
Success coaches, 24/7 help desk support, tutoring services, and more are always close by to set you up for success inside and outside the classroom.
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