Organizational Leadership & Technology, B.S.

Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Technology provides students with the skills necessary to motivate and lead employees while developing and implementing innovative technology-related solutions within today's complex business organizations. This degree can be completed entirely online through SLU's School for Professional Studies.
The program combines the study of computer information systems with coursework in organizational leadership, customer relations and communications.
Curriculum Overview
SLU's Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Technology requires 120 credits. The program is built around 24 credits of technology courses and 24 credits of organizational leadership courses.
Careers
SLU's organizational leadership and technology program is unique in that it combines an organizational leadership program and a technology management program into one well-rounded educational experience.
Large-scale employers of organizational leadership and technology employees include computer systems design firms, insurance and financial firms, government agencies, business management organizations, and manufacturers.
Admission Requirements
- Age: 22 years or older
- Work Experience: at least 3 years or the equivalent
- Education: high school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250
- Interview: successful completion of an admission meeting with an admissions counselor. This can be done over the phone or on campus
- Grade Point Average: min transfer cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unless qualified for conditional admittance)
Admission Procedures
Step 1 — Complete Application
Complete the application for admission online at https://www.slu.edu/online. Applications are accepted and processed on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply for admission at least one month before the term in which they wish to enroll.
Step 2 – Request official Transcripts
Have official transcripts mailed directly from all previously attended colleges to:
School for Professional Studies
Attention: Admissions
3840 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
Applicants seeking a degree or certificate who have not earned a bachelor’s degree must obtain official transcripts for all previous college course work. If students have never attended college or have less than 15 credits of transferable college credits they will need to provide official high school or GED transcripts.
Applicants seeking a certificate who have a bachelor’s degree need only provide an official transcript from their primary higher education institution or evidence of a high school diploma or GED.
Non-degree applicants only need to provide unofficial copies as needed for prerequisites.
Step 3 — Meet with Admissions Counselor
Contact an admissions counselor to discuss the status of the application and educational and career goals. Students may schedule an appointment to speak with an admissions counselor at the St. Louis campus or over the phone in certain instances. Appointments are available during business hours and weekday evenings.
A writing and/or math assessment test may be necessary during or shortly after the admissions meeting.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
- Scholarships: awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. The School for Professional Studies offers numerous scholarships and awards specially for new students.
- Financial Aid: provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
To determine eligibility for financial assistance, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early for maximum consideration. FAFSA is available online at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.
Active Military and Veterans
Students may be eligible for a reduced tuition rate of $410 per credit for this program. In addition, Saint Louis University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible students.
- Graduates will be able to describe the functions and interrelationships of the key units of an organization.
- Graduates will be able to analyze a problem and identify the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Graduates will be able to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society.
- Graduates will be able to describe the role of ethics in decision-making in multicultural, professional organizations.
- Graduates will be able to critique historical and contemporary approaches to leadership and leadership styles.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Requirements | 39 | |
College core requirements | ||
Major Requirements | ||
Organizational Leadership Courses | 24 | |
Organizational Foundations | ||
Interpersonal Relations in Org | ||
or OSTD 3305 | Team Dynamics | |
Concepts and Theories of Leadership | ||
Organizational Theory & Practice | ||
Accounting Concepts for Professionals | ||
Human Resources in Orgs | ||
Motivation & Self-Management | ||
Training & Development | ||
Technology Courses | 24 | |
Information Systems and Technology | ||
Introduction to Programming | ||
Workplace Ethics | ||
Database Analysis and Design | ||
Networking and Telecommunications I | ||
Analytics and Modeling | ||
Data Governance | ||
Project Management Laboratory | ||
General Electives | 33 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA.
SPS Core Curriculum Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Communication and Technology | 9 | |
Public Speaking in Org. Life | ||
Writing & Research Methods | ||
Business and Professional Writing | ||
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 6 | |
Discrete Methods and Models | ||
or CIS 2850 | Principles of Data Analysis | |
Intro to Phil: Self & Reality | ||
or PHIL 1105 | Introduction to Philosophy: Critical Thinking | |
Ethics, Values & Spirituality | 9 | |
Theological Foundations | ||
Ethics | ||
THEO/SPR | One additional THEO or SPR course | |
Engaging the Human Experience | 15 | |
Engaging the Human Experience | ||
Two Humanities courses | ||
Approaching the Arts | ||
Twentieth Century Art | ||
Intro to Literary Study | ||
Introduction to Short Fiction | ||
American Literary Traditions to 1865 | ||
American Literary Traditions: Special Topics | ||
World Literary Traditions III | ||
Selected Major British Authors | ||
Literature of the African Diaspora | ||
Writing Personal Narratives | ||
Origins of the Modern World to 1500 | ||
Origins of the Modern World, 1500 to Present | ||
History of the United States Since 1865 | ||
U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877 | ||
Contemporary America, 1945 - Present | ||
The Saint Louis Region | ||
Intro to Phil: Self & Reality | ||
Introduction to Philosophy: Critical Thinking | ||
Ethics | ||
Science and Religion | ||
Spirituality: Work & Vocation | ||
Women, Religion & Spirituality | ||
Spirituality and Psychology | ||
Spirituality, Peace & Justice | ||
Spirituality: Ethics and Leadership | ||
American Christianity | ||
Marriage & Christian Vocation | ||
Studies in Non-Christian Religious Traditions | ||
One Natural Science course | ||
Introduction to Ecology and Evolution | ||
Biology of Health and Disease | ||
The Biology of Plants and Animals | ||
Concepts in Ecology | ||
One Social Science course | ||
Introduction to American Politics | ||
General Psychology | ||
Survey of Economics | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
One Diversity course | ||
Workplace Ethics | ||
Professional Communication Between Cultures | ||
World Literary Traditions III | ||
Literature of the African Diaspora | ||
International Travel & Tourism | ||
Interpersonal Relations in Org | ||
Applied Personality | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Studies in Non-Christian Religious Traditions | ||
Women, Religion & Spirituality | ||
Total Credits | 39 |
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
Fall 1 | ||
PST 1000 | Learning Strategies and Processes | 3 |
ENGL 1505 | The Process of Composition | 3 |
Fall 2 | ||
CIS 1150 | Concepts & Applications of Technology | 3 |
ENGL 2005 | Writing & Research Methods | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | ||
CMMK 1210 | Public Speaking in Org. Life | 3 |
CIS 1300 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
Spring 2 | ||
CIS 1600 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
THEO 1005 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Summer | ||
HUM 1500 | Engaging the Human Experience | 3 |
CIS 2700 | Discrete Methods and Models | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
Fall 1 | ||
OSTD 3005 | Organizational Foundations | 3 |
ARTH 1005 | Approaching the Arts | 3 |
Fall 2 | ||
Social Science | 3 | |
CIS 2850 | Principles of Data Analysis | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | ||
OSTD 3305 or OSTD 3205 |
Team Dynamics or Interpersonal Relations in Org |
3 |
PHIL 1055 | Intro to Phil: Self & Reality | 3 |
Spring 2 | ||
CIS 3300 | Database Analysis and Design | 3 |
Science Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Summer | ||
CIS 3150 | Workplace Ethics | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 6 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
Fall 1 | ||
CIS 3600 | Networking and Telecommunications I | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Fall 2 | ||
PSYK 4760 | Training & Development | 3 |
PHIL 2055 | Ethics | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | ||
PSYK 4250 | Motivation & Self-Management | 3 |
THEO/SPR 3000/4000 | 3 | |
Spring 2 | ||
CIS 4150 | Data Governance | 3 |
Humanities | 3 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Summer | ||
ENGL 4005 | Business and Professional Writing | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 6 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
Fall 1 | ||
CIS 4550 | Social and Organizational Computing | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Fall 2 | ||
OSTD 4105 | Concepts and Theories of Leadership | 3 |
PST 3200 | Human Resources in Orgs | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | ||
PST 3100 | Accounting Concepts for Professionals | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Spring 2 | ||
OSTD 4805 | Organizational Theory & Practice | 3 |
PMGT 4030 | Project Management Laboratory | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Summer | ||
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits | 120 |