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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 the School of 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 environments, and will be an asset to management from day one.

Get Guaranteed Admission at Old Dominion University

We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. The Guaranteed Admission Agreement is intended to ease the transfer process between these select colleges and Old Dominion University.

Required Courses

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.

Plan your studies with the sample curriculum, or talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer.

Online Learning Environment

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

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.

Calculating Cost

  • In-state Virginia Residents$374 per credit hour*
  • Out-of-State Students$407 per credit hour

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

These tuition rates are effective Summer 2022 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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How to Apply

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.

Get Guaranteed Admission to ODU

ODU has partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. 

Learn more about Guaranteed Admission to ODU.

Meet Your Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

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Name
Missy Magerkorth
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638

Kayla Baker
Name
Kayla Baker
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638