Organizational Leadership, B.A. at University of South Carolina

    Organizational Leadership, B.A. at University of South Carolina

    Organizational Leadership, B.A. at University of South Carolina

    Study Organizational Leadership, B.A. at University of South Carolina, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Columbia , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 18, 2027.

    About Organizational Leadership, B.A.

    The Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership (BOL) is only available to students on USC's regional campuses or online through Palmetto College. It is designed for students who seek a baccalaureate degree with an applied focus on leadership and who want a solid professional foundation to enter the workforce. The degree allows students to gain the knowledge and skills to prepare them for leadership roles in a variety of community settings, including non-profit organizations, businesses, local government, and public agencies. Students may choose to pursue an area of focus in Entrepreneurship with programs by completing certain courses within the major, as outlined in the Major Requirements. 

    • Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of skills that make successful leaders in various organizational settings. 
    • Students in ENGL 463 will demonstrate the ability to write effective prose and/or develop and give a presentation in a professional setting.
    • Students in PALM 493 will demonstrate the ability to be educated and participatory citizens of South Carolina and explain how their academic training has prepared them to be active state citizens.
    • Students in PALM 494 and PALM 495 will demonstrate the ability to apply classroom learning to real-world experience in the public or private sector.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Organizational Leadership, B.A. at University of South Carolina

    Entry Requirements

    Admission and Graduation Standards

    Students may apply to the Organizational Leadership Program after completion of at least 45 semester hours of accredited, college-level work. A minimum grade point of 2.0 is required for admission and graduation. As part of the application process, a specific Program of Study is developed by the student and the student's advisor and approved by the Program Committee. Any changes to the Program of Study must be approved by the advisor and Program Committee. All students must earn at least 30 USC hours after admission to this program. A minimum of 120 semester hours of accredited, college-level work must be presented to earn this degree.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 5
    • TOEFLMin 60

    English Program Requirements

    International applicants must be proficient in the English language. A score of 550 or above on the paper version of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required. (A score of 210 or higher on the computerized version is required, and a minimum score of 77 on the Internet version is required.) The Office of Undergraduate Admissions also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the PTE Academic Test (PTE). Students must score at least a 6.5 on the IELTS, or at least a 53 on the PTE.  English proficiency scores are not required for international students from countries where the primary language of instruction is English nor from graduates of high schools in the United States.

    An English proficiency test will be administered to international students, except those from English-speaking countries, upon arrival at the University. All international students must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in written and oral English to progress at the University level. Students who are not proficient in English will be required to take noncredit, concentrated English language training until proficiency is demonstrated.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Organizational Leadership, B.A. at University of South Carolina

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply for Organizational Leadership, B.A. at University of South Carolina

    There are two ways you can apply for admission to the University of South Carolina:

    • UofSC Application

    • Common Application

    You should choose the application that you are most comfortable submitting. There is no advantage in the admission process to using one application over the other. Visit our requirements page for details. 

    Regardless of which application you select, you must pay the $65 nonrefundable application fee or use a fee waiver for those who qualify for Common App, ACT, College Board or NACAC application fee waivers. All application deadlines are the same.

    Tips for Applying

    • We communicate heavily through email, so make sure to check it regularly.
    • After you apply, we will direct you to your UofSC Admissions Portal, which will provide important updates and reminders.
    • You are required to list two different majors on the application. For more information on our undergraduate majors, review our website. If you are unsure of your major, you can select "Undeclared" in the College of Arts and Sciences.
    • You'll need to have a copy of your high school transcript when you apply (a web-based copy is fine). You will upload a JPEG or PDF image of your transcript to the application. After you submit the application, we'll review your uploaded transcript and let you know if we need an official one.
    • You'll be asked to list your senior year courses and credits on the application. You must list the exact amount of credit (full, half, trimester) for each course. You will also need to list all dual enrollment courses you are taking.
    • Use the essay to tell us more about the person behind the numbers. Reflect on a personal experience, and make it less about the topic and more about you.
    • When completing the activities section, take the space to explain the activity and your specific involvement.
    • Please do not send letters of recommendation unless you plan to apply to theSouth Carolina Honors College . South Carolina Honors College applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation.

    If you have any questions throughout the admissions process, contact the admissions office or your admissions representative

    Organizational Leadership, B.A. at University of South Carolina
    University of South Carolina
    University of South Carolina
    United States of America

    United States of America, Columbia

    WhatsApp student consultation with YouApply