Organizational Leadership
Great leadership is in demand in every type of organization, and a degree in Organizational Leadership involves building a team and leading that team to succeed in business ventures of all sorts. While most management classes give an overall view of how to run a business, Organizational Leadership focuses on project management and supervisory skills with a real-world approach to management in a variety of industries rather than one specific discipline. Students in Organizational Leadership can expect to take classes in ethics, human behavior, leadership theory, statistics, occupational health and safety, humanities and labor relations while learning skills in innovation, strategy, decision-making, creativity and analytical methods. Graduates will know how to conduct strategic research in order to improve productivity and promote growth by providing inspiring leadership skills.
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Career | Growth | Median Salary* |
---|---|---|
Community Service Manager | 9%-13% | $60,180 |
Equal Opportunities Officer | 2%-4% | $58,630 |
Human Resource Specialist | 5%-8% | $54,330 |
Organizational Consultant | 14% | $51,970 |
Training and Development Specialist | 5%-8% | $50,960 |
Average median salary should not be expected for an entry level position.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 wage data and 2014-2024 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024).
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Local and National Employers of Organizational Leadership Graduates from Anderson:
- Hewlett-Packard
- Intel Corporation
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- Sandia National Laboratories
- United States Air Force
- United States Forest Service
- The University of New Mexico
Professional Organizations/Student Organizations
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- American Indian Business Association
- Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity
- Graduate and Professional Student Association
American Society for Training & Development
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Organizational Leadership Faculty Advisor

- Michelle Arthur
- Department Chair
Professor - Email: arthurm@unm.edu
- Phone: (505) 277-7174
- Office: MCM 3070
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