Become a leader at Austin Peay.
Leaders are important in every walk of life and in every industry and career field. APSU's program offers students an opportunity to examine, develop and apply life and career leadership skills. Students seeking a double-major often choose this program, as holding an academic credential in Leadership and Organizational Administration clearly demonstrates a readiness to tackle challenges and lead intentional change.
Have an associate degree? Complete a degree in leadership science in two years or less!
Students will explore, research and reflect on leadership topics to include foundations of leadership, team building, diversity and inclusivity, ethics, communication, public relations and innovation.
Leadership and Organizational Administration graduate hold positions in a variety of fields to include Human Resource Management, Higher Education, Financial Services, US Military, Government Agencies, and Non-Profit Organizations. In addition, our graduates are well prepared to pursue graduate school in leadership studies, higher education administration, communications and public administration.
Degree programs
Austin Peay's Department of Leadership and Organizational Administration offers six undergraduate degree programs, one master's degree program and five graduate certificates. All of our offerings will help you develop your leadership skills and apply them in your field.
APSU's program offers students an opportunity to examine, develop, and apply life and career leadership skills. Students seeking a double-major often choose Leadership and Organizational Administration as holding an academic credential in Leadership and Organizational Administration clearly demonstrates a readiness to tackle challenges and lead colleagues.
APSU's program offers students an opportunity to examine, develop, and apply hospitality management leadership skills. Students can strengthen their culinary skills while learning to lead and manage teams. Students holding an associate degree in culinary arts or restaurant management are able to build on their knowledge and develop their skills in motivating and leading teams.
Leaders are important in every walk of life and professional environment. APSU's program offers students an opportunity to examine, develop, and apply life and career leadership skills. Students seeking a double-major often choose Leadership and Organizational Administration as holding an academic credential in Leadership and Organizational Administration clearly demonstrates a readiness to tackle challenges and lead colleagues.
The AAS degree in Management Technology (MT) provides a strong foundation business curriculum in a small package. In addition to holding graduate degrees in management, the faculty in management technology are experienced managers from corporate American, who are able to provide real-world examples of what is learned in theory, bringing an excellent blend of theory and experience to the courses taught.
APSU Restaurant Management students have opportunity to examine and apply management strategies in successful hospitality organizations. In addition, students can participate in a variety of regional and national culinary competitions.
The Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) with a concentration in Strategic Leadership is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program in the social sciences. The 30-hour program is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate professional studies in an online learning environment. The MSL is a professionally-oriented program that responds to the dynamic needs of students working in or preparing for rapidly changing professional environments and expectations. In this program of interdisciplinary graduate studies, students make connections between various professional fields and traditional social science disciplines.