The online Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Leadership degree shares coursework with the BA in organizational leadership but focuses on applied leadership skills rather than theoretical aspects of leadership. It uses transdisciplinary methods that prepare students to become leaders in a variety of organizations while developing students’ skills and knowledge.

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Required number of credits to complete this degree.

The online Applied Leadership program will prepare students for leadership positions in a wide range of organizations and career fields with a focus on the practice of innovative and effective leadership. The program will provide an AAS to BAS path for ASU’s community college partnerships at the Polytechnic campus and for ASU Online students. Students who have earned AAS degrees in areas including, but not limited to, fire science, environmental technology, machine shop technology and welding technology, will learn and apply the leadership skills necessary to become effective leaders in those vocational environments with career opportunities as team leaders, floor managers and shift captains.

The concentration in applied leadership will share coursework with the BA program in organizational studies but will focus less on theoretical aspects of leadership and more on applied leadership skills. It uses transdisciplinary methods that prepare students to become leaders in a variety of organizations. Students develop skills and knowledge that leaders need to solve problems, communicate effectively, assess programs, lead projects and manage resources.

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Calendar

Next Start Date:

03/16/2020
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Faculty

Prestigious faculty:

  • 34.5 full-time faculty and 48 adjunct faculty teaching the same courses in-person and via ASU Online.
  • All faculty have strong leadership experience within the academic and professional worlds.
  • Many of our adjunct faculty work full-time in prestigious leadership positions in the public, private and not-for-profit arenas.

Program Summary

Total Hours:

45

Related Careers

Students who complete the online Applied Leadership BAS degree program may be prepared for the following careers:

Career *Growth *Median Salary
4.9%
$35,140
5.3%
$37,120
26.6%
$55,360
  
$59,820
  
$59,820
9.5%
$42,190
5.2%
$70,670
5.2%
$70,670
4.9%
$35,140
1.4%
$45,900
3.3%
$120,050
6.4%
$55,020
18.8%
$95,510

Example Careers

Graduates will possess skills and knowledge needed for leadership positions in a wide range of organizations, including:

  • Business
  • Government
  • Nonprofit agencies
  • Service industry

Requirements

Students must have an AAS to apply

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission

Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.

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