Online Bachelor of Arts in
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Program Information
The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership Online Degree Completion Program is designed for students
who have completed 60 hours or more of college coursework. It enables experienced college students and
professionals to earn an undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University with the flexibility of online study.
Organizational Leadership is a multidisciplinary program of study for those interested in leadership theory and
practice. The program prepares students to assume leadership roles in organizational settings in the public,
private and nonprofit sectors.
The degree program is a joint venture of the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, the Monte Ahuja
College of Business, and the School of Communication.
Admission Requirements
The program is designed to utilize previous college coursework and accommodate students who have completed an associate’s degree. Students must have a minimum of 60 semester hours completed (junior standing) and meet CSU admission requirements, including a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
To be considered for admission, students must have completed the required CSU general education course work or approved transfer equivalents (semester hours):
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Introduction to University Life (only required for first-year CSU students)
English Composition: ENG 100/101 and ENG/UST 102 (grades of “C” or higher)
Math: MTH 116*
Natural Science: 7 credits of Natural Science with Lab
Social Science: 3 credits of Non-US Social Science*
Arts and Humanities: 3 credits of Introductory Arts and Humanities, 3 credits of Non-US Arts and Humanities
• Social Diversity: 3 credits of African-American Experience*
• Foreign Language: Submission of official high school transcripts showing 2 years of one language successfully completed; completion of 2 consecutive semesters of introductory foreign language courses at CSU or a transfer institution; waiver of Foreign Language through verification by Modern Language Department by demonstrated proficiency
* Math and Social Diversity requirements are partially completed via Organizational Leadership major courses.
http://urban.csuohio.edu/academics/undergraduate/ba_ol_online.html
Course Schedule
Year 1
Fall Semester
UST 200 Introduction to Urban
Studies
UST 405 Methods of Research &
Evaluation
UST 453 Managing Urban
Diversity
MGT 340 Human Resource
Management
Year 2
Spring Semester
UST 404 Urban Data Analysis
UST 458 Urban Policy
COM 341 Group Processes &
Leadership
MGT 321 Organizational
Behavior
Fall Semester
Urban Studies or Business
Management Elective
Urban Studies or Business
Management Elective
Urban Studies or Business
Management Elective
COM 448 Managing
Organizational Teams
Spring Semester
Urban Studies or Business
Management Elective
Urban Studies or Business
Management Elective
UST 490 Internship
Application Deadlines
Students may begin the program in any semester. Applications must be submitted no later than one month before
the semester of entry including official transcripts for transfer students. Please refer to the University Calendar
(https://www.csuohio.edu/enrollmentservices/registrar/calendar/) for dates.
Incoming Transfer Students
Transfer applicants enrolled at other institutions must send additional final official transcripts a minimum of
two weeks prior to the first CSU semester. Program admission may be revoked if final transcripts have not been
received and successful completion of necessary coursework cannot be confirmed.
Tuition and Fees
CSU tuition and fees are calculated based on your enrollment status, residency and course selections. Visit the
Office of Treasury Services website (http://www.csuohio.edu/treasury-services/treasury-services) for information
on tuition and fees. Students in the Online Degree Completion program are charged the regular CSU tuition rate
with an additional web course fee of $25.00 per credit hour. Additional fees include books and supplies. Online
students save on housing, meal plans, transportation and parking.
Financial Aid
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours (part-time student status) and meet all other
compliance requirements to qualify for financial aid. For additional information about financial aid, as well as a
step-by-step guide to completing the FAFSA, visit CSU’s financial aid website: http://www.csuohio.edu/financialaid/financial-aid.
Scholarships
Continuing CSU students and new transfer students may to apply for Levin College scholarships. Visit http://urban.
csuohio.edu/students/financing.html to apply. Students are also encouraged to apply for scholarships through
external sources.
For more information, please contact:
Lindsey Hobson, College Admissions Recruiter
216.687.4506
orgleadonline@csuohio.edu