Organizational Leadership Degrees at Claremont Lincoln University
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All degrees under $20,000
Complete your degree in as little as 13-24 months
100% online courses with no GRE / GMAT requirements
Become the Ethical Leader Your Organization Needs
Organizational leadership degrees are dynamic and applicable, demonstrating an ability to strategize, innovate, and collaborate. Graduates of CLU’s programs embody those attributes, with an added emphasis on ethics, change management, self-awareness, and communication, helping them to stand out in the workforce.
We offer an online master’s degree in organizational leadership with five concentrations — Healthcare, Human Resources, Management, Professional Studies, and Sustainability — plus a bachelor’s completion program — so you can find an online organizational development degree that aligns with your career goals.
At Claremont Lincoln University, we’ve reimagined higher education with you at the forefront with 100% online, accredited degrees for under $20,000. This is where you’ll get the support, resources, and real-world skills you need to advance in your organization. See which program is right for you below.
Our Online Programs
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Online by Design
Every organizational leadership degree at CLU is designed exclusively as an online experience, using cutting-edge education technology to create interactive, immersive programs that are tailored to a virtual learning environment.
Experience The Core Difference
Every organizational leadership degree program is bolstered by the Claremont Core® — our proprietary leadership framework that emphasizes mindfulness, meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and lasting change — helping you develop actionable leadership skills that lead to positive impacts in your community, your organization, and your teams.
Why Choose CLU?
Access to cutting-edge research through the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Education of the moment, with degrees designed by scholar practitioners
Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission
Driven by the philanthropic ideologies of its namesake founders, Joan and David Lincoln, Claremont Lincoln University’s suite of online degrees develops compassionate and ethical leaders dedicated to improving the lives of those around them. CLU is founded on the belief that education should be accessible for every student, honoring the unique experiences and perspectives that nontraditional learners bring to the table. By helping students embrace their differences, CLU empowers them to make a meaningful difference in the world we share.
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Elevate your leadership—become the ethical and impactful leader your organization deserves!
Why is it important to develop modern leadership skills?
You’ll experience plenty of intangible outcomes when you become a 21st century leader — but you’ll also recognize very tangible impacts on your company, its bottomline, and the happiness of its employees. Here are just a few statistics that show how important it is to develop the empathetic, nurturing, and compassionate leadership skills that a CLU org leadership program offers.
Paquita Gantt, Organizational Leadership: HR Alumna
Affordable Tuition
We make our online degrees accessible through affordability. With CLU, you can get a high-quality education at a reasonable cost.
| Program Type | Per Credit Hour Tuition |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | $250 |
| Master’s Degree | $550 |
| Graduate Certificate | $550 |
| Program Type | Per Credit Hour Tuition |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | $250 |
| Master’s Degree | $550 |
| Graduate Certificate | $550 |
Online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership — Degree Completion Program
An ideal program for adult learners who want to continue the path toward a bachelor’s degree, the 24-month online bachelor’s in organizational leadership degree completion program prepares you with cutting-edge competencies to effectively lead organizations across industries.
Available in four concentrations — Management, Human Resources Management, Professional Studies, and Integrated Policing Studies — the BA in Organizational Leadership program includes:
- 6 credits of foundational courses that emphasize academic preparedness alongside the Claremont Core framework
- 39 credits of core competency courses tailored to leadership
- 15 credits of concentration-specific courses
With tuition at $250 per credit hour, this means you can earn your degree for less than $15,000.
Since this is a bachelor’s completion program, students must have a completed associate degree from an accredited institution or 60 semester credits including required General Education requirements.
- Comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare globally competitive leaders through a focus on leadership development, analytical thinking, collaborative relationships, and strategic leadership
- Integration of the Claremont Core in each course, culminating in a capstone course where learners will apply research and leadership knowledge to create tangible outcomes in the workplace
- Preparation to thrive in a variety of organizational settings through leadership-oriented career roles, including organizational consultant, human resources manager, and project manager
Program Highlights
Online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Available in five concentrations — Healthcare, Human Resources, Management, Professional Studies, and Sustainability — the online master’s in organizational leadership prepares individuals to lead diverse organizations toward positive change.
The online program is designed to be completed in as little as 13 months and requires:
- 9 credits of Claremont Core courses
- 21 credits of concentration-specific courses
- 3-credit capstone course
With tuition at $550 per credit hour this means you can earn your degree for less than $20,000.
- Focuses on the practical application of knowledge and skills for those who seek to lead in a variety of settings, preparing learners to navigate diversity, think critically, manage complexity, and meet strategic goals
- Integration of the Claremont Core throughout courses, culminating in a capstone course where learners will apply research and leadership knowledge to create tangible outcomes in the workplace
- Preparation to thrive in a variety of organizational settings through leadership-oriented career roles, including hospital administrator, human resources manager, operations manager, executive coach, and sustainability manager
Program Highlights
63% of millennial employees feel like they’re not being supported enough by their managers to eventually take on management roles of their own***
Delays in leadership development can cost a company 7% in annual sales*
79% of employees quit due to underappreciation from leaders**
29% of employees wish their organization’s leadership would be more empathetic***
Only 48% of employees view their leadership as high quality**
Only 33% of employees say they feel engaged — and companies with more engaged employees are 22% more profitable**
*according to a report by Highrise
**according to a report by Zippia
***according to a survey by the Workforce Institution at Ultimate Kronos Group
What You Need for Admission
Please review the below requirements for admission to the online organizational leadership degrees at CLU.
Online Bachelor’s Program
- A completed associate degree from an accredited institution or 60 semester credits including required
- General Education requirements
- Submission of university transcripts
- Current resume or CV
Online Master’s Program
- A completed bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
- Submission of university transcripts
- Current resume or CV
- No GRE or GMAT required
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (provisions acceptance may be granted for GPAs under 2.5)
Kristian Browning, Organizational Leadership: Ethics Alumna