Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Leadership
Bolstering an established career with leadership abilities can help you advance on your professional path. By earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in applied leadership, you can take on more advanced and rewarding roles in your chosen field. Designed for students who’ve completed an Associate of Applied Science degree, this program addresses a nationwide resource gap for managers in a variety of vocational environments.
Quick facts
Next start date: 10/11/2023
Total classes: 15
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
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What is an applied leadership degree?
An applied leadership degree emphasizes practical and useful strategies for managing others in vocational settings. It examines transdisciplinary methods designed to prepare you to build useful leadership skills and apply them to nearly any career field. Along with day-to-day leadership concerns, you’ll learn about topics like:
- Assessing and improving company diversity.
- Change and innovation efforts.
- Organizational ethics.
A focus on practicality sets this applied leadership degree apart from similar programs. The Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership, for example, shares coursework with this degree. However, the organizational leadership program focuses much more on theory compared to the functional teachings of this degree.
The applied leadership skills you’ll gain
While there’s no single template for a great leader in the service and vocational industries, certain concepts are especially important, including:
- Behavioral dynamics and leadership theory.
- Conflict management and mediation.
- Cross-organizational communication and discussion.
- Cultural competencies.
- Writing abilities.
These highly transferable skills can stay with you throughout your time in the workforce. Whether you remain in your current industry or move to a new one, your applied leadership degree will be a valuable asset.
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Applied leadership degree courses
The curriculum of this applied leadership program puts you in a position to build the talents and knowledge needed to supervise and manage others. You’ll also have the opportunity to personalize your degree with a variety of course selections. Featured courses include:
OGL 300: Theory and Practice of Leadership
OGL 345: Organizational Ethics (HU)
OGL 340: Special Topics
OGL 355: Leading Organizational Innovation and Change
OGL 481: Organizational Leadership Pro-Seminar I
PMG 240: Introduction to Project Management
OGL 482: Organizational Leadership Pro-Seminar II (L)
OGL 350: Diversity and Organizations (L & C)
What can you do with an applied leadership degree?
With an applied leadership degree, you can better position yourself to take the next step in your career. Managerial and supervisory positions can keep you within an industry you enjoy while opening the door to advancement. Featured careers include, but are not limited to:
Agricultural Technician
Arson Investigator
Crime Scene Investigator
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Environmental Compliance Inspector
Environmental Specialist
Food Quality Control Technician (Food QC Technician)
Health Sciences Manager
Manufacturing Sales Representative
Educators who develop new generations of leaders
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are deeply committed to exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized both nationally and internationally for their achievements.
- American Educational Research Association fellows.
- American Psychological Association fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
- Numerous achievement awards in fields from psychology to writing.
Educators who develop new generations of leaders
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are deeply committed to exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized both nationally and internationally for their achievements.
- American Educational Research Association fellows.
- American Psychological Association fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
- Numerous achievement awards in fields from psychology to writing.
How to apply
You’re eligible to apply for this program if you have attended one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities and earned your Associate of Applied Science (AAS). To apply to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program at ASU, please follow these steps.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
Prepare to advance your education and career
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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