What you’ll study as a Organizational Strategy & Leadership minor
Study organizational behavior, leadership, and decision-making. Synthesize principles from psychology, sociology, communication, and economics to develop a broad framework for analyzing complex organizational issues in today’s world.
Build your foundation
Learn psychological principles to understand organizations at the individual, team, and system levels, with a focus on areas such as hiring, training, motivation, teamwork, productivity, and well-being. Analyze leadership theories and reflect on your own leadership style.
Strengthen your core knowledge
Explore theories, models, and tools for effective leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving in organizations. Analyze real-world case studies and simulations, and consider the potential biases and ethical implications of the choices made.
Real-world clients
As a member of a team-based consulting project, work with a local client to address a pressing organizational or leadership issue. Build your career network and develop practical skills in analysis, problem-solving, and presentation-making.
Why is Organizational Strategy & Leadership better at Denison?
Better than business school
You’ll combine practical application and experience-based learning with the broad perspective of a liberal arts curriculum, and bridge the gap between theory and application through real-world case studies, simulations, and hands-on projects.
Off-campus immersion
Travel with your peers to site visits in major U.S. metropolitan areas and see how your classroom knowledge applies in a variety of industries. Connect with alumni and leadership in areas that interest you.
Internship requirement
During this required internship, you’ll explore a business, industry, or nonprofit that aligns with your interests, gain a deeper understanding of the organization and leadership structure, and build your career network.
Add value to every major
Every organization needs people who are capable of examining problems, identifying opportunities and solutions, and leading teams. This minor can be combined with any academic major to enhance your skills and help you prepare for your career.
Career communities
Join one or more of our career communities. Some common communities for Organizational Strategy & Leadership minors include Financial Services, Consulting & Business, and Nonprofit, Education, & Government.
Career Exploration
Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.
Beyond the Classroom
Study Abroad
Study in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and cultural agility while building your career network. Conduct research during a semester abroad or complete a summer internship in another country.
Summer Scholars
Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholar program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.