Interest in organizational leadership has grown over the years as the need for effective leaders, not just managers, has increased within organizations around the world. Organizational leadership requires individuals with high ethical behavior, strong moral values and effective communication skills. A degree in organizational leadership can help prepare an individual for a career in a wide variety of fields, including management and human resources. According to statistics, students graduating in 2007 with an organizational leadership degree had an average starting salary of $44,649.