About the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree makes available to nontraditional adult learners a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree alternative. The degree is flexible, individualized, and relevant to the student’s learning and career needs, while fulfilling traditional University requirements and meeting the student’s specific goals for a college degree.
See admission requirements and get more information about the program on the Adult Degree Completion Program website.
Program Features:
- Designed for working adults
- Fully online for maximum flexibility
- Choose from business, liberal studies, or social studies focus areas
- Individualized degree plans based on your career goals
- Credit awarded for prior college and life experience
Options
Students can choose from the following focus areas:
Business Studies
The Organizational Leadership, Business Studies Option, B.S. program at Rogers State University prepares students for leadership roles in diverse business settings through a strong foundation in management, communication, and strategic decision-making. Designed for working adults and transfer students, the program offers flexible online coursework tailored to develop real-world business skills.
Liberal Studies
The Organizational Leadership, Liberal Studies Option B.S. program at Rogers State University delivers a flexible, individualized interdisciplinary curriculum designed to equip adult learners with leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills rooted in the liberal arts tradition. This fully online degree option integrates general education with courses in organizational behavior, ethics, and strategic decision‑making—ideal for students seeking broad-based leadership preparation in diverse professional contexts.
Social Studies
The Organizational Leadership, Social Studies Option B.S. at Rogers State University offers a fully online, flexible degree tailored to adult learners and transfer students, combining leadership principles with interdisciplinary social studies coursework such as history, political science, and sociology. This option emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, organizational behavior, and communication skills, preparing graduates for leadership roles in public service, non-profit sectors, and other socially focused fields.
Program Snapshot
Program Type
Bachelor's Degree
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Department
Duration
4 years
Program Location
Online (Full)
Credit Hours
124
Why RSU?
Experience our student-first approach in any of Rogers State University’s degree programs. Attentive faculty and an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1 position you to succeed academically and professionally.
From helping you avoid heavy student debt to keeping courses relevant to the modern business world, RSU is committed to your success as a Hillcat.
Fast Facts
16:1
student-to-faculty ratio
99%
small classes, with some labs even limited to 15 students
80%+
of students who apply for financial aid receive it
Careers in Organizational Leadership
Graduates of the Organizational Leadership program are ready to take on leadership roles in public service, business, nonprofits, and more. Career options include:
- Project Manager
- Corporate Trainer
- Operations Manager
- Nonprofit Director
- HR Manager
- Project Manager
- Nonprofit Director
- Corporate Trainer
- HR Manager
- Operations Manager
Working in Organizational Leadership
Project Manager
typically make
$84k /yr
Operations Manager
typically make
$95k /yr
HR Manager
typically make
$90k /yr
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