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Bachelor of Organizational Leadership (BOL)
Program Overview
The undergraduate Organizational Leadership program equips you with leadership skills based on Christian principles. The program is intended to supplement one’s technical skills and work experience with leadership and people skills, such as interpersonal, employee relations and communication skills. The Organizational Leadership program consists of 120 credit hours and is structured in a convenient seven-week online format for working adults. Your professors have the real world expertise to instruct the courses and will work directly with you to expand your knowledge and improve your leadership abilities.

Program at a
Glance
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
121
DETAILS
Total Credit Hours: 121
Program Type: Bachelor’s
Format: Online
Time to Complete: Up to 36 hrs. per year
Start Date: Fall: August & October | Spring: January & March | Summer: May & June

Why AU?
Professors at Anderson University are highly experienced, with many having served as VP Executives for leading corporations. You’ll enjoy a low student-faculty ratio, giving you more personalized attention from professors who won’t leave you to fend for yourself. Even in online classes, our professors still enjoy interacting on a personal level.
Admission Requirements
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Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.: :
Transcript Requirements
More than 24 transfer credit hours: Official 2- & 4- year school transcripts need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Less than 24 transfer credit hours: Official 2- & 4- year school transcripts as well as official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.: :
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Application Deadline
The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.More Information
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Non Degree Option Available (Minor): Organizational Leadership
Program Director:
Dr. Evie Maxey
Dr. Evie Maxey
Breakdown of Credit Hours:
31 Credit Hours – University Core Requirements | 33 Credit Hours – Organizational Leaderhsip Major Core Requirements | 12 Credit Hours – Organizational Leaderhsip Major Electives | 3 Credit Hours Cognate Course Requirements | 42 Credit Hours – General Electives
31 Credit Hours – University Core Requirements | 33 Credit Hours – Organizational Leaderhsip Major Core Requirements | 12 Credit Hours – Organizational Leaderhsip Major Electives | 3 Credit Hours Cognate Course Requirements | 42 Credit Hours – General Electives

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