B.A. in Organizational Leadership

The B.A. in Organizational Leadership program at Bethel University develops authentic leaders who can meet the needs of our changing world.

Now in St. Cloud! See below for details.

Lead the Way

The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership is a broad-based program that develops leaders to meet the needs of our changing world. The program applies to all types of organizations—for profit, non-profit, or ministry. Learners integrate all aspects of their lives into a holistic view of leadership. They are transformed into authentic leaders who will bring transformational change to the workplace.

The program is designed to:

Develop authentic leaders to meet the needs of our changing world.
Synthesize a holistic view of leadership by exploring personal, organizational, and global realities.
Bring transformational change to the world in which we live.

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Bethel's B.A. in Organizational Leadership program is for you!

40 semester credits
Take one course at a time
Be part of a cohort--a supportive group of adults who progress through the entire program together.
Register once for the entire major.

Organizational Leadership in the Twin Cities:

Attend class for approximately 18 to 19 months.
Meet one evening a week from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Pick a convenient date—starts are scheduled throughout the year.
Be evaluated primarily on written assignments, class discussions, projects, and small group participation.
Meet on Bethel's campus near the intersection of 35W and 694 or at convenient Metro locations.
Park for free.

Organizational Leadership in St. Cloud:

Cohorts begin in fall 2008.
Attend class on Saturdays
Attend the first and last sessions of each course. Complete the remainder of the course online.
Meets at the Anderson Entrepreneurial Center, 616 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Click here for map and directions.
Information Sessions

With this program, you will:

Eliminate the myths and stereotypes associated with leadership.
Identify immediate application opportunities for course information, assessments, simulations, and case studies.
Recognize the value of individuals and teams working together for a shared purpose.
Examine the spheres of influence in which they live and work.
Articulate the strengths and styles of self in relationship with others.
Understand the collective nature of a leadership in a global world.
Develop confidence in the ability to effectively lead and follow.

Credits Needed for Graduation:

To graduate with your B. A. in Organizational Leadership, you must complete 122 semester credits:

Credits required to enter a degree-completion cohort	60
Upper-division credits in the business management major	40
Additional credits earned through elective credit options	22
Total semester credits required for graduation	122

Academic Policies:

All program policies can be found in the CAPS catalog. The catalog can be download here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Once the file is downloaded, you will be able to view and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that program on your computer, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.