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What is applied industry leadership?

Applied Industry Leadership is a specialized field of study that blends technical expertise with advanced leadership skills to prepare professionals for supervisory and management roles. This program teaches students how to effectively lead teams, manage projects, improve workplace efficiency, and make strategic business decisions.

Why applied industry leadership?

  • Career Advancement: Gain leadership skills that open doors to management and executive-level positions.
  • Industry-Focused Curriculum: Learn real-world leadership strategies tailored to technical and trade-based industries.
  • Flexible Learning: Designed for working professionals with online and hybrid course options.
  • Hands-On Application: Apply leadership concepts directly to your field with practical, industry-relevant coursework.
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Career paths

A degree in Applied Industry Leadership prepares you for high-impact leadership roles across technical and trade-based industries.

  • Operations manager
  • Project manager
  • Workforce development manager
  • Manufacturing superviser
  • Safety director

Contact

Carrie Worlund Senior Administrative AssistantSchool of Arts, Sciences and Health918-293-4768cj.worlund@okstate.edu

 

Highlights

Flexible Learning for Working Professionals

  • 100% online and hybrid course options make it easy to balance education with work and life.
  • Designed for tradespeople, technicians, and industry professionals seeking career growth.
  • Earn your degree without putting your career on hold.

Industry-Focused Curriculum

  • Courses tailored to leadership in manufacturing, construction, energy, and technology industries.
  • Hands-on learning with real-world case studies and project-based coursework.
  • Topics include organizational leadership, project management, workforce development, and business strategy.

Career-Ready Skills

  • Gain leadership techniques that translate directly to your industry.
  • Develop problem-solving, communication, and strategic decision-making abilities.
  • Graduate prepared for management, supervisory, and executive-level positions.

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