Jacqueline Sledge, cancer control specialist, earned a bachelor's degree at Point Park in organizational leadership.
The organizational leadership accelerated program in the School of Business offers students the opportunity to study the fields of leadership development and community leadership, with career-focused course work from recognized leadership professionals, enabling you to immediately practice what you experience in the classroom. The program introduces the undergraduate student to necessary skills and knowledge of best practices in the areas of leadership along with the "people skills" that organizations are seeking. In addition to seminal and contemporary theories, many of the concepts, tools and techniques emerging in leadership studies are introduced.
Key benefits of the program
- Saturday classes from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at our campus located in Downtown Pittsburgh (Traditional weekday classes and online courses are also available).
- Networking opportunities with other business professionals who are improving their careers with a degree
- Small class sizes to ensure a strong academic experience
- Accessible instructors who were chosen for their real-world experience
- A course load that involves just two classes at a time
Career-focused courses
The organizational leadership program is designed to enable students to develop their knowledge, skills and proficiencies in a changing job market and contribute to students' successes and the success of the businesses, non-profit and government organizations that employ them.
Some of the courses in the organizational leadership accelerated program include:
- Leading Organization Change
- Career Development and Succession Strategies for Leaders
- Dynamics of Business and Strategy
- Advanced Oral Communication
Convenience
All of your classes are conveniently located in the West Penn Building at 14 Wood Street in Downtown Pittsburgh. Classrooms and lounges are designed for the optimum learning experience. The University Center Library is also readily available and equipped with computers and additional locations for study and teamwork.
Enhance your skills
- Cultivate authentic leadership intelligence
- Develop a fluid communication style
- Explore how and why others see the world the way they do
- Enrich and galvanize the people you work with and the organizations you serve
- Be a mentor and servant-leader in your local community and the global community
- Tap into your creative energy
Career Opportunities
With a degree in organizational leadership, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:
- Administration
- Community Outreach
- Employee Relations
- Project Management
- Career Counseling
- Human Resources
- Business Planning