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title: "Organizational Leadership B.S."
url: "/academics/programs/organizational-leadership-bs"
type: program
date: 2026-06-10
updated: 2026-07-09
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# Organizational Leadership B.S.
# Organizational Leadership B.S.
**Complete your degree with flexibility, support, and momentum.**
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership at Manhattan University is an accelerated online undergraduate degree program designed for adult learners, working professionals, transfer students, veterans, student-athletes, and students seeking a flexible pathway to complete their bachelor’s degree.
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Credit Hours120
Time to Complete3 Years
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This program is part of [Organizational Leadership](/academics/kakos/departments/organizational-leadership)
What Set's Us Apart The Manhattan University Difference
## What Sets Us Apart
The B.S. in Organizational Leadership at Manhattan University prepares students to lead with confidence in any industry. The program is offered in seven-week terms with multiple entry points throughout the year. Courses are delivered through different online or blended/in-person modalities, including asynchronous online, synchronous online, and selected blended/in-person options. This flexible structure allows students to choose the format that best supports their goals, schedule, and individual needs.
Designed for Working Students
The BSOL program is built for students balancing school with work, family, military service, athletics, and other responsibilities. The flexible format helps students continue their education without putting their lives on hold.
Online Program With Multiple Modalities
Courses may be offered in asynchronous online, synchronous online, and selected blended/in-person formats. This gives students different ways to participate based on course design, scheduling, and individual student needs.
Accelerated Seven-Week Courses
The program’s seven-week format helps students stay focused and continue making steady progress toward degree completion. With multiple entry points throughout the year, students may begin or continue the program without waiting for a traditional semester start.
Opportunities for Connection
Although the program is designed with online flexibility, selected synchronous and blended/in-person course options may provide opportunities for live engagement, peer connection, networking, and interaction with faculty.
Support for Different Student Populations
The program’s flexible modalities help support students with different academic and enrollment needs. Students using VA education benefits, student-athletes, and certain international students may benefit from or require specific course formats, including selected blended/in-person options. Students should consult with the appropriate university office before registration to confirm the modality that best supports their individual situation.
Ethical, People-First Leadership
Develop an approach to leading people and organizations grounded in the Lasallian values of dignity, ethics, and service to others.
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The Manhattan Advantage
## Why Study Organizational Leadership. at Manhattan University?
Organizational Leadership helps students understand how people, teams, and systems work together. Students learn how to communicate effectively, manage change, resolve conflict, support teams, and make ethical decisions in professional environments.
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (BSOL) program is designed for students who want to complete their degree while developing leadership skills that are immediately useful in the workplace.
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Curriculum & Courses
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A Degree on Your Schedule
## The Accelerated Flexible Format
The B.S. in Organizational Leadership is built for momentum. Courses run in focused seven-week terms across the fall, spring, and summer, so you make steady progress toward your degree all year long. Courses may be offered in asynchronous online, synchronous online, and selected blended/in-person formats. This gives students different ways to participate based on course design, scheduling, and individual student needs.
**What you can expect:**
- Seven-week terms are offered year-round across the fall, spring, and summer semesters
- Asynchronous online coursework with no pre-scheduled class sessions
- Approximately 20 hours of coursework per week for each course
- Small group projects and computer-based exercises completed with your cohort through the University's engaging digital learning platform
- One-on-one time with professors who are established professionals in consulting, business communication, coaching, and workforce development
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## Why Study in New York City
New York City is one of the world's great centers of business, finance, healthcare, media, and public service, and Manhattan University's connection to the city runs through everything we teach. Our faculty are practicing leaders who bring real New York City organizations, challenges, and case studies directly into coursework, so the problems you study are the problems professionals are solving right now. **Whether you study fully online or in a low-residency format, you join a university community and alumni network rooted in the city's professional life, and you graduate with a perspective shaped by one of the world's most demanding and dynamic markets.**
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## Organizational Leadership: Ready to Lead.
At Manhattan University, Organizational Leadership graduates leave with more than a degree. Through coursework, cohort collaboration, and a culminating capstone project, they build a portfolio of capabilities employers recognize immediately: the skills to communicate, organize, and lead in any setting.
Confident Communication
Deliver clear writing, persuasive presentations, and strong public speaking, with the polish to represent ideas and teams at any level.
Team & Group Dynamics
Build and guide effective teams, applying group dynamics strategies that keep small and large group settings working productively together.
Strategic Planning
Apply management planning models and techniques to real business cases, turning organizational goals into clear, actionable, and achievable strategies.
Ethical Decision-Making
Evaluate the impact of multicultural, ethical, and environmental perspectives in decision-making, and lead with integrity in complex settings.
Applied Research & Analysis
Conduct original research, document and synthesize credible sources, and analyze authentic case problems to devise effective problem-solving strategies.
Conflict Management
Recognize the sources of workplace conflict and apply proven strategies to resolve disputes and keep people and organizations moving forward.
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## The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is the largest of Manhattan University's three schools, offering 33 undergraduate majors, six graduate programs, and six combined degrees across the humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional fields. Grounded in the University's Lasallian Catholic mission and located near the heart of New York City, the School pairs rigorous academics with small classes, close faculty mentorship, and real-world experience throughout the five boroughs and beyond. That foundation delivers: Manhattan University ranks in the top 3% nationally for salary impact (Wall Street Journal, 2026), a measure of how strongly a degree here translates into graduates' career earnings.
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Careers & Outcomes
Costs & Aid ## Program Costs & Financial Aid
Manhattan University is committed to making a high-quality, career-focused education accessible and affordable. Through a combination of competitive tuition, robust financial aid, and our **Jasper Guarantee**, students and families can plan their education with confidence. The Jasper Guarantee locks your tuition rate for all four years—ensuring financial stability and eliminating unexpected increases as you work toward your degree.
More than 90% of Manhattan University students receive some form of financial assistance, including merit scholarships, grants, and need-based aid, significantly reducing the overall cost of attendance.
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- [Explore Financial Aid](/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate)
- [Learn More About Scholarships](/admissions/financial-aid/loans-grants/scholarships-and-grants)
- [Learn About the Jasper Guarantee](/admissions/undergraduate/jasper-guarantee)
A Manhattan University education is an investment in your future, and we are dedicated to helping you access the resources that make it possible.
[Learn More About Costs and Financial Aid](/admissions/financial-aid/)
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A Smarter Investment in Your Future
## Jasper Guarantee
At Manhattan University, every undergraduate student is protected by the Jasper Guarantee, which locks your tuition rate for all four years, ensuring clarity, stability, and peace of mind as you plan your education. This promise reflects our commitment to affordability and to supporting students and families throughout their academic journey.
[ Learn More About the Jasper Guarantee ](/admissions/undergraduate/jasper-guarantee)
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Admission Information ## Admissions Information for Manhattan University
**Start Your Journey in Organizational Leadership**
Applying to Manhattan University is designed to be clear and accessible. Review the requirements below to take the next step toward your degree.
Students interested in the B.S. in Organizational Leadership should review the undergraduate admissions requirements and connect with the program director or academic advisor to discuss transfer credits, course modality, and the best entry point.
Students using VA education benefits or with visa-related requirements should speak with the appropriate university office before registration to confirm the course format that best supports their needs.
**Requirements:**
- Application & transcript
- SAT/ACT optional
- Personal statement
- Letter(s) of recommendation
**Deadlines:**
- Early Action: November 15
- Regular Decision: February 1
[Admission and Application Process](/admissions/financial-aid/)
### International Students:
Support available for visas, documentation, and English-language assessments.
[Learn More about International Financial Aid](/admissions/international/financial-aid/)
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## Prepare for the Real World
At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.
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