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Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
SJVC’s Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership program is designed for professionals who are interested in developing the skills and competencies of effective leaders.

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WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Leadership and Communication
This course presents an overview of leadership communication. Students will evaluate ethical issues, learn to measure and enhance emotional intelligence, and build interpersonal skills. Topics include diversity and intercultural communication, motivation, and leadership styles.
Communication and Conflict
The focus of this course is on the leader’s role in resolving organizational conflict. Topics include types of power, conflict styles, and relevant cultural, intercultural, and ethical considerations. Students will learn various negotiation skills and common strategies for conflict resolution.
Organizational Ethics
This course focuses on ethical theory and practice in business, including models of corporate social responsibility, rights and responsibilities of employees, marketing ethics, and workforce diversity. Students will distinguish between ethics and law, describe corporate culture, and analyze relevant ethical dilemmas.
COST & FINANCIAL AID
Education is the most important investment you can make in your future. There is a financial plan available for everyone, including a broad range of financial assistance options. Visit SJVC’s Net Price Calculator to get personalized information on college costs and financial aid. Check out SJVC’s Academic Catalog to learn about program costs by campus and credential level. You also can talk to an Admissions Advisor to discuss the costs of your chosen program and schedule an appointment with an experienced financial aid officer. Student loans, grants, and scholarships are available to those who qualify.
PROGRAM AVAILABILITY
SJVC’s Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership program is conveniently available online.
ACCREDITATION & APPROVALS
Institutional Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510)748-9001.
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The WSCUC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
State Approvals
CALIFORNIA
San Joaquin Valley College is a private institution and is approved to operate as an accredited institution by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means that San Joaquin Valley College has been found in compliance with the standards set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Title 5, Division 7.5 – Private Postsecondary Education of the California Code of Regulations. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the Bureau’s internet website (www.bppe.ca.gov).
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What Will I Learn?
Leadership and Communication
Research Methods
Organizational Ethics
Data Analysis for Decision-Making
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Talk to an Admissions Advisor about your options and earn your Degree online in as few as 18 months.
Career Opportunities
Learners will be exposed to a broad foundation in communication strategies, social dynamics, training and development, research and analysis, and learning and change. The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership affords excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
Upon completion of this program, the successful student will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
- Apply current research and data interpretation techniques to identify and evaluate solutions for emergent issues impacting the profession.
- Critically evaluate information from multiple sources for application in professional settings.
- Develop leadership skills that incorporate ethical and group decision-making, along with data analysis, to achieve positive outcomes within a diverse and multicultural organization.
- Identify the core elements related to communication, motivation, conflict resolution, and managing change within contemporary organizations.

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Ask one of our graduates about their SJVC experience and they’ll likely describe it as life-changing.
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Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership FAQ
What is the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership program?
What are the admission requirements?
- Option 1: Hold a minimum of 60 units from an Associate Degree or higher in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, from SJVC or an institution of higher learning accredited by an agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. (*A full list of applicable program areas can be found on the National Center for Education Statistics Classification of Instruction Programs listed under Codes 52 at https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/browse.aspx?y=55).
- Option 2: Hold a minimum of 50 units from an Associate Degree or higher in an unrelated field, from SJVC or an institution of higher learning accredited by an agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education.
What can I do with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership?
- Fundraising Managers
- Human Resources Managers
- Training and Development Managers
- Managers, All Other
- Management Analysts
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary