Organizational Leadership Program: Definition & Degrees

What is Organizational Leadership?

The Chicago School’s degrees in Organizational Leadership prepare graduates to serve as leaders and managers in their chosen fields. Programs in organizational  leadership increase understanding, the ability to interact with diverse populations with sensitivity, and an appreciation for the importance of ethics, education, research, and policymaking.

History of Organizational Leadership at The Chicago School

The Chicago School’s degrees in Organizational Leadership prepare graduates to serve as leaders and managers in their chosen fields. Programs in organizational leadership increase understanding, the ability to interact with diverse populations with sensitivity, and an appreciation for the importance of ethics, education, research, and policymaking.

Organizational Leadership Degrees offered at The Chicago School

Our post-graduate Organizational Leadership programs are available in multiple degree formats.

Organizational Leadership Degree Programs

Organizational Leadership Jobs

The Chicago School’s Organizational Leadership programs equip graduates with the skills necessary to work as leaders in management consulting, strategic human resources, organizational effectiveness, and a variety of other fields.

Public and Private Sector Employers:

  • Government Agencies
  • Education Administrations
  • Healthcare Administrations
  • Employee Relations Departments
  • Institutional Research Teams
  • Corporations
  • Civic Industries
  • Higher Education

Organizational Leadership Job Titles:

  • Director of Human Resources
  • Director of Training & Development
  • Program Director
  • Instructor

For a closer look at Organizational Leadership degree jobs, check out our alumni career breakdown on LinkedIn.

FAQs about the Organizational Leadership degrees

Q: Can I get an online Organizational Leadership degree?
A: At The Chicago School of Professional Psychology you can get an online organizational leadership degree! We offer both M.A. and Ph.D. programs online for any students who are interested in an online curriculum.

Q: What is the difference between The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s M.A. and Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership programs?
A: The M.A. in Organizational Leadership is a two-year part-time program designed to prepare working professionals to effectively apply the psychological theories of leadership to a constantly evolving business climate. The Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership is a three-year full-time program and is designed for experienced managers ​​who are looking to develop models that fulfill organizational needs and objectives.

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