# Organizational Leadership

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# Organizational Leadership

Step into leadership with confidence. Build the skills to lead teams, manage change and connect strategy with technology — preparing you to drive innovation and performance in business, nonprofit and tech-focused industries.

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## Program Summary

In organizational leadership, gain the skills to lead teams, drive innovation and shape strategy across industries — from tech startups to nonprofits. Study team management, product innovation, project management, business intelligence and organizational transformation. The curriculum prepares you to lead global teams, manage change and understand how policy and law influence technological advancement. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to set strategic goals, motivate teams and deliver high-impact solutions. Employers seek organizational leadership graduates because you’ll know how to connect technology, innovation and leadership to maximize performance and drive results.

[Explore Plan of Study](http://catalog.purdue.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=18&poid=32144)

### Quick Facts

- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- **Location(s):** West Lafayette
- **College/School:** [Purdue Polytechnic Institute](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/)

- [Request Information](https://apply.purdue.edu/register/?id=66ef23be-d867-4831-9f49-8e71bbdeef9b&major_interest=olsv)

## Why Purdue?

#1

Most Recognized Public University in the U.S.

American Caldwell, 2025

14

Years Straight of Frozen Tuition

## **Possible Careers**

With a degree in organizational leadership from Purdue, you will be well prepared to step into various critical roles in any industry. Careers in this field are diverse and include:

- Organizational change specialist
- Management consultant
- Human resource management
- Operations manager
- Innovation and product development manager

## Internships and Graduate Hires

Our graduates thrive across various high-impact roles, contributing to the success of some of the most prestigious organizations in the organizational leadership sector, including:

- Cintas Corp.
- Marriott Hotels
- National Park Service
- Norton Healthcare
- Prudential Financial

## ******High School Course Recommendations******

You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.

[Minimum high school coursework](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/course-requirements/) (many applicants exceed these minimums):

- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years

## Connect

### Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Discover our 30-plus majors and learn how our students become uniquely qualified for technology-driven careers.

- [Learn More](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/)

### Contact

**Polytechnic Recruiting**\
[765-494-4935](tel:7654944935)\
[techrecruit@purdue.edu](mailto:echrecruit@purdue.edu)

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### Visit

Experience for yourself all that Purdue has to offer with opportunities to explore in-person or virtually.

- [Schedule a visit](https://admissions.purdue.edu/visit/index.php)

### Apply

Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in the organizational leadership program.

- [Apply Now](https://admissions.purdue.edu/apply/)

Meet Our Students

Danielle Render

Danielle Render (BS ’17, Organizational Leadership) turned her passion for art, fashion and entrepreneurship into a thriving streetwear brand, Deviate. Blending bold creativity with sharp business instincts, she’s reshaping the fashion scene and inspiring the next generation of makers. Read how this Boilermaker built her vision from the ground up.

- [Read more](https://www.purduealumnus.org/danielle-render/alumni/)

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## ******Transfer to****** Organizational Leadership

Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s [overall transfer criteria](https://admissions.purdue.edu/transfer/index.php), as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the [closed programs page](https://admissions.purdue.edu/apply/closedprograms.php) to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.

- Minimum 2.5 GPA

- [Learn more](https://admissions.purdue.edu/transfer/index.php )

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