BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP & REGIONAL COMMERCE
Inspire teams. Drive change. Build thriving organizations.
Find out how the BAS OLRC is the right program for you:
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE BAS OLRC
In the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Regional Commerce, you'll learn how to:
- Develop the leadership skills employers demand by learning how to motivate teams, navigate challenges and adapt across industries
- Apply effective leadership practices in real-world settings—preparing for careers in corporate, nonprofit, military and government sectors
- Gain the tools to analyze and influence organizational behavior, from understanding workplace culture to managing team dynamics
- Learn to make sound decisions under pressure, using practical frameworks grounded in leadership theory
- Strengthen your ability to lead high-performing teams through strategic communication, collaboration and conflict resolution
- Explore the relationships between leaders and followers, and how different environments shape leadership effectiveness
- Build strategic thinking skills to support future roles in project management, supply chain operations or data-informed leadership
- Translate leadership theory into action through hands-on coursework, real-world case studies and applied learning experiences
- Position yourself for advancement by mastering cross-functional leadership and ethical decision-making in diverse organizational settings

Main Campus
Online Campus

Offered at the University of Arizona's main campus and online, the BAS OLRC is a four-year undergraduate degree requiring 120 units.
Students choose from one of two areas:
- Organizational Leadership
- Regional Commerce

In the U of A BAS OLRC, students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic jobs across industries. Positions include:
- Administrative Services Manager
- Chief Executive
- Entrepreneur
- Financial & Investment Analyst
- Financial Manager
- General & Operations Manager
- Human Resources Manager
Are you ready to inspire teams, drive change and build thriving organizations?
Learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Regional Commerce by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu or begin your application today: