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Lead People. Shape Organizations. Drive Change.
A B.A. in Organizational Leadership helps students turn their natural leadership abilities into real-world success. This versatile leadership degree blends courses in communication, management, and organizational behavior study to build skills that employers value—like teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Whether you’re aiming to manage people, lead change, or make a difference in your workplace or community, this organizational leadership major prepares you for today’s fast-moving world. Curious about what an organizational leadership degree is? It’s a career-ready program with pathways into business, government, nonprofits, or even graduate school.
This organizational studies program is ideal for students who want a flexible, meaningful degree with strong career options—and peace of mind for parents looking for smart value
Curriculum and Courses
As an Organizational Leadership major, you’ll take courses that prepare you to lead teams, solve problems, and create positive change in a variety of professional settings. This org leadership program combines practical leadership training with coursework in communication, management, and ethics.
Students explore topics such as organizational behavior study, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and leadership strategy—core skills for anyone pursuing a degree in organizational leadership or an organizational management degree. You’ll also learn how to apply theory to real-life scenarios through internships, service learning, and team-based projects.
- PSY 221 Social Psychology
- SOC 153 Sociology in a Global Context
- SOC 262 Research Methods
- SOC 340 Internship
- STA 261 Statistics
- ORG 354 The Social Dynamics of Strategy and Leadership
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
First-to-second year retention
Miami University Data
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate (and No. 1 in Ohio)
The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
Public university in the U.S. for long-term career success
LinkedIn Best Colleges 2025
Additional Opportunities

Opening Minds through Art
Miami University students collaborate through the Opening Minds through Art program to build relationships, creativity, and understanding with older adults.

Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society
Joining Alpha Kappa Delta honors academic excellence, commitment to sociology, and dedication to understanding social life.

Explore Career Resources
Career resources like USAJobs and the Partnership for Public Service connect sociology students to public service and policy careers.
Admission and Aid
Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.
Contact Us
Undergraduate Admission
513-529-2531
[email protected]
Department of Sociology and Gerontology
Aaron Abbott, Ph.D.
Lead Departmental Advisor
Upham Hall 375
100 Bishop Circle
Oxford, Ohio 45056
513-529-2628