Department of Organizational Leadership and Communication
Growing Leaders Who Help Organizations Flourish
APU’s Department of Organizational Leadership and Communication offers next-level degree programs that cultivate individual leadership for the betterment of organizational health and effectiveness.
Housed in the School of Business and Management, the Department offers two Master's degrees in Leadership and Organizational Psychology, and one bachelor's degree in Communication Management.
We teach our students how to lead groups, communicate strategically, and manage conflict —carefully considering others as made in the image of God. Here, you will find passionate and engaged faculty members, personally invested in their students’ professional, personal, and spiritual development. Whether receiving an undergraduate degree, master’s degree, or minor, our graduates learn to professionally and empathetically lead people in the modern workplace.
Student Spotlight: Tyler Jones ’24 Strives to Be a Light
Tyler Jones ’24 aims to be a light in the lives of others. A senior communication management major with a psychology minor, Jones felt called to Azusa Pacific University after learning about what the school stood for as a God First institution, which matched his values.
He was thrilled to find out he had received a multi-ethnic leadership (MEL) scholarship on top of his academic award and financial aid. “The scholarships lined up perfectly,” Jones said. “They made it possible for me to come to APU and I’m grateful.”
Fast Company Recognizes APU Faculty
Five APU faculty members within the Department of Organizational Leadership and Communication received an honorable mention in Fast Company’s 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards for their innovative approach in using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®.
Meet Your Faculty Mentors
You’ll experience a unique blend of academic rigor, experiential learning, and personal support from APU faculty.
Meet the Faculty: Courtney W. Davis, PhD
Articles
Faculty Feature: Ismael Lopez Medel, PhD, Teaches Students to Embrace Uncertainty by Placing Their Faith in Christ
10 Pieces of Advice From Recent APU Graduates to Incoming Students
Mike Benton ’04 Lives Out His Calling as Broadcaster for the Seattle Kraken
International Voices: Grace Arrington ’26 Finds Community and Faith Through Uplifting Connections at APU
Student Spotlight: Tyler Jones ’24 Strives to Be a Light
Luke Irving: Skilled Photographer and Communicator
Contact Information
Email: sbmstu@apu.eduPhone: (626) 812-3085
Fax: (626) 815-2023
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location
Wilden Hall