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Prepare for leadership with a customizable degree

The fully online Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Organizational Leadership and Learning (OLL) prepares leaders for success in any field or organizational setting by meeting the demand for professionals to manage workplace dynamics skills that include motivational strategiesconflict managementtime management and emotional intelligence.

If you鈥檙e just beginning your bachelor鈥檚 degree, you can complete the program fully online. If your goal is to finish what you鈥檝e started, transfer credits are accepted from regionally accredited institutions and credit for prior learning is given for previous work experience.

How much will it cost?

Students enrolled in a fully online program pay in-state tuition regardless of where they live, making it an affordable option. The tuition and fees will vary depending on how many semesters you take to graduate and how many credit hours you will need to complete in the program. As part of the OLL program, students can utilize prior credit for educational and work experience to significantly decrease the cost of the degree.

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How long will it take?

Completing the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in OLL depends on your schedule, transfer credits and the amount of credit for prior learning that is approved. Since OLL allows professionals to utilize industry-specific courses from their community college, technical school or other certified training programs to be applied toward a bachelor's degree program, the time to complete a degree varies for each student.

What will transfer?

Credits from other regionally accredited colleges and universities will transfer to 九色堂, including community colleges and technical schools. Credits will also be evaluated by your program of interest to see how many credits will count towards your major and how many will count as elective credits. Please note that if you have attended more than one higher education institution, you will need to submit an official transcript for each one. 

For undergraduate students: Try the  to help estimate how many credits will transfer over to Wichita State.

Learn: Where to send incoming transcripts

Class structure

OLL is a flexible, highly customizable undergraduate degree focused on applied learning and workforce integration. It is designed to be completed entirely online (or in-person) offering students the flexibility to learn on their own schedule (within a specific timeframe). Most OLL online course are 8-week, asynchronous courses and students have the freedom to take courses from a variety of departments and programs based upon their schedule, needs, and interests.

Program Information


About the program

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning degree prepares students to work in a range of relationship-focused careers in which their leadership skills can positively contribute to both professional and personal development. The program builds/expands leadership skills, focuses on applied learning, and includes several concentrations based upon career goals.

Concentration options

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning degree program includes multiple concentration options for students. Concentrations are areas of technical expertise and include:

  • Corporate and organizational wellness
  • Digital transformation
  • Education and innovation
  • Emergency and public services
  • Hospitality management
  • Industrial automation

How to enroll

Apply for admission to an online major at 九色堂 using our easy application portal. Admissions are done on a rolling basis - as long as all application materials are received and processed, we will admit for the next semester.

How to enroll

Program Features

Comprehensive curriculum: Students may take courses from a variety of departments and programs based upon their schedule, needs, and interests.

Applied learning: Students will complete 21 hours of applied learning, where they are documenting over 1,500 hours of on-the-job training. Credit for prior learning is available.

Practical skills: Develop your own leadership philosophy and build strategies for how to advance in the modern organizational environment.

A degree to meet your needs: You'll build a customized leadership skillset that fits your career goals plus get credit for prior learning experiences.

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Career Pathways


Gain the necessary skills, competencies, and confidence needed to be a leader in any field and organization.  As a graduate of the program, you will have a variety of career pathways associated with your degree and concentration to choose from including:

  • Education and innovation: corporate trainer, management, recruiter, learning and development (L&D) specialist, family educator, project/grant manager.
  • Emergency and public services: firefighter, EMT/Paramedic, emergency management, military service, municipal or county administration.
  • Hospitality management: restaurant manager, hotel manager, food procurement specialist, director of tourism.
  • Corporate and organizational wellness: licensed practical nurse (LPN), workplace wellness coordinator, employee wellbeing specialist, spa/boutique health and wellness manager.
  • Digital transformation: security information specialist, design associate, cyber information assurance analyst, IT field technician, social media manager, data monetization coordinator.
  • Industrial automation: automation engineer, robotics engineer lead, manufacturer lead or project manager.