Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior and LeadershipHenry Predolin School of Nursing, Business, Education, and Health Sciences

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The Organizational Behavior and Leadership program (OBL) is intended for change leaders who want to contribute to their organization’s success by improving the well-being of its most important asset: its people. The program prepares you for responsible leadership and managerial roles in a variety of organizational settings. You’ll develop the conceptual and problem-solving skills that an effective leader needs to identify how behaviors and attitudes can be improved through recruitment practices, training programs and implementation of feedback systems. Completing this program will equip you with the skills, knowledge and values needed to advance your career and thrive in complex organizational management teams.

The flexible format of the Edgewood College OBL program allows you to balance work, home and school.

Locations
Madison, WI

Formats
Hybrid

Number of Credits
120

Next Start Date
January 21, 2025

Careers in Organizational Behavior & Leadership

$87,000

Median salary in 2017

Projected growth over the next decade

Our graduates have taken their degrees and secured managerial and leadership roles in a variety of employment sectors, including health care, higher education, elementary and secondary education, banking, professional services, manufacturing, government, and non-profit.

Some graduates have pursued graduate study in such fields as human resources, organization development, industrial-organizational psychology, management, healthcare administration, business administration, information technology, and law. Example careers include:

Training and Development Manager (Median Salary: $108,250)
Management Consultant (Median Salary: $82,450)
Human Resources Manager (Median Salary: $110,120)

Student Spotlight

BS in Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Lindsay Rommelfanger

“It was a breath of fresh air. The professors always treated me as an adult and were very understanding that everyone has a busy life outside of school and that certain situations may occur which are out of your control. They are willing to work with you to ensure you don’t fall behind.”

Featured Courses in Organizational Behavior & Leadership

ORG 322 – Overview of Organizational Behavior & Leadership

This course investigates the behavior of persons in the workplace, particularly the social influences which affect the individual in work organizations. Attention will be given to the role of work in the life of the person and the returns which people expect from their jobs. Topics covered include the importance of pay and other benefits, various motivations to work, communication in organizations, leadership and management styles, work redesign, and other factors which influence job satisfaction, personal fulfillment and productivity.

ORG 397 – Building High Performance Teams

This course examines the nature of teams in organizations. Topics covered include types of teams, stages of team development, team dynamics, team building, and factors influencing teams.

ORG 487 – Leading Organizational Change

This course explores various approaches to leading planned change initiatives within organizational settings. Students are exposed to the necessary steps to implement a change strategy. The importance of identifying organizational targets and outcomes is highlighted. Appreciative inquiry is emphasized as the emerging model of planned change.

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Faculty Spotlights

Director of Accounting Programs/ Senior Lecturer

Jacob Gill

JGill@edgewood.edu

Associate Dean for Business, Communications, and Innovation / Assistant Professor, Department of Business

Victoria Palmisano

VPalmisano@edgewood.edu

Senior Lecturer

Raj Kamal

RaKamal@edgewood.edu

Associate Professor

Leigh Maxwell

LMaxwell@edgewood.edu

Professor

Ken Kavajecz

KKavajecz@edgewood.edu

Associate Professor

Xiaodong Kuang

XKuang@edgewood.edu

Senior Lecturer

Annette Mondry

AMondry@edgewood.edu

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Organizational Leadership and Change: 5-Year BS to MS

This accelerated pathway allows students to enter the undergraduate Organizational Behavior and Leadership program and to rapidly advance into the MS in Organizational Leadership and Change (MSOLC) program. Should a student choose to stop pursuing the master’s degree while enrolled in the five-year program, the student will still have the option to complete the baccalaureate degree.

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