Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS)

Meet Ishmael Aristide.

The Organizational Leadership and Supervision program offers a highly individualized, practical approach to leadership. You will focus on interpersonal skills, quality, and change implementation. You’ll also be able to complete internships that will further develop your skills and better prepare you for career opportunities. OLS graduates are a source of professional talent for leadership positions in business, industry, government, and other organizations.

Special features

  • Combines traditional leadership methods with the latest cutting-edge concepts
  • Smaller classes taught by faculty from a variety of professional backgrounds
  • Employers actively seek OLS graduates because of the practical skills they bring to the workplace

Courses

Most training in the program focuses on courses that provide skills and knowledge for success in professional positions. A number of courses allow you to focus in a specific area of interest or talent, such as:

  • Operations
  • Quality control
  • Training
  • Labor relations
  • Human relations

This major is also offered at the following statewide locations:

Course Topics

  • Human relations
  • Leadership
  • Management of change
  • Conflict resolution
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Quality and productivity
  • Self-directed teams
  • Interpersonal and organizational communication
  • Training and development
  • Critical thinking in organizations

Potential Job Titles

  • Customer relations manager
  • Operations supervisor
  • Retail manager
  • Team leader
  • Account executive
  • HR generalist

Research Areas

  • Virtual collaboration
  • Appreciative inquiry
  • Leadership strategies and ethics
  • Coaching and mentoring

International opportunities

International study is available through the University’s study abroad program, where students combine coursework with an international internship. Summer internship programs are currently available in London, England, and Sydney, Australia. Additional study abroad opportunities are offered during the academic year.

Student organizations

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