Leadership Online Degree

Why ODU for Leadership?

Today's workplace needs leaders skilled in areas such as reasoning, communications and analysis. In ODU's online leadership bachelor's program, you will focus on the characteristics and skills you need to be a strong leader. You will learn ethical leadership, legal issues, communication skills, and critical thinking/decision-making.

This is an interdisciplinary program. That means you can combine leadership studies with online courses from areas such as:

philosophy
computer science
engineering
information technology
criminal justice

You'll also complete a project demonstrating leadership and problem-solving skills.

Our leadership major is offered by the College of Arts and Letters and coordinated with Continuing Education. When you graduate, you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary studies with a major in leadership.

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Leadership Online: A Flexible Program for a Changing World

The definition of "leadership" is flexible, and your leadership program should be too. ODU's online interdisciplinary program will prepare you for organizational leadership, and will also prepare you for management in several areas of business.

The core classes in this online bachelor's program focus on identifying and researching problems. From there, you'll learn how to lead through clear communication in both traditional and digital environments.

Students can apply this learning right away in professional settings and will be an asset to management from day one.

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Minimum

30 Credit Hours

Total

120 Credit Hours

To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This program requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with our enrollment team to plan a course of study or determine if you have credits to transfer.

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ODU has a signed military pathway agreement for this program. This agreement may grant academic credit to U.S. military service members and veterans for their experience and training, reducing the time to earn this bachelor's degree.

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Minimum

30 Credit Hours

Total

120 Credit Hours

To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This program requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with our enrollment team to plan a course of study or determine if you have credits to transfer.

Explore Leadership Courses in the Catalog

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

What do our students say?

ODUGlobal truly wants students to succeed. You feel like a Monarch from the first time you speak with someone at the university, and you understand they will do everything they can to empower you as you finish your degree. This is the village we have at ODUGlobal.

Celeste Harrell '24

Leadership (Interdisciplinary Studies)

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In-state Virginia Residents

$268 per credit hour*

Out-of-State Students

$444 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.

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* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.

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Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are.

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Careers in Leadership

This degree program can enhance your current position or help you start a new career path in any area that requires ethical judgment, integrity, intercultural skills, and the capacity for lifelong learning.

Leadership Degree Student Stories

ODU alumnae Jordyn Harrell, left, and Jasmyn Harrell flank their mother Celeste Harrell, who is scheduled to graduate from ODU in May 2023.

From Adversity to Achievement: ODUGlobal Student Shares Inspirational Journey

With the support of her twin daughter ODU graduates, Celeste Harrell has battled severe health challenges to pursue a online bachelor’s degree in leadership through...

Flexibility from ODUGlobal fuels Zara Kelly's travels across Europe while earning dual bachelor's degrees.

Passport to Knowledge: An Educational Adventure with ODUGlobal

Zara Kelly's ODUGlobal journey blends education with global exploration. Flexibility fuels her travels across Europe while earning dual degrees.

Meet Your Enrollment Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

Shawana Ward

Enrollment Coordinator

1-800-968-2638

artsandlettersonline@odu.edu

Kayla Baker

Enrollment Coordinator

1-800-968-2638

artsandlettersonline@odu.edu

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This program is available completely online, which means you can apply to ODU as a freshman.

Already have college credits? Before you apply, our enrollment team can provide a free transfer evaluation to see how your credits will transfer to ODU.

No matter where you're starting, we'll help you succeed from application to graduation.

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