One such student is Melissa Hill, a BS OLL graduate and a current online MBA candidate. She came to UofL with decades of career experience which earned her Credit for Prior Learning and prepared her for the next step in advancing her education. Melissa knew that she was capable of more and went on to pursue her MBA online with UofL. Melissa is on track to graduate in Spring 2026.
Watch Melissa's story below:
There’s more: BS OLL and MBA program directors, Dr. Randy Whetstone Jr. and Dr. Zac Goldman discuss how these programs benefit adult learners like Melissa Hill. Watch below:
UofL's online Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS OLL) is a skills-driven degree completion program. BS OLL is designed to equip you with the knowledge required for career advancement or a possible career change in today’s competitive and evolving workforce. Choose from 9 specialized tracks to fit your career goals and become an even more valuable member of any company or organization. Additionally, BS OLL students can earn college credit for prior learning and work experience through a designated course and assessment. This provides an opportunity to earn up to 48 credit hours tuition-free (up to $26,832 in savings) and graduate faster.
This program was rated as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs and Best Online Programs for Veterans.
This is more than your typical MBA degree. Offered by the College of Business, UofL's online MBA delivers proven business theories, practices and leadership skills to make you a more engaged and effective business professional, online and on your schedule. With an optional 10-day business study trip, innovative electives and certificate opportunities in Distilled Spirits Business, Managerial Analytics, Business of Healthcare, Horse Racing Industry Business or Franchise Management, you can specialize your degree and stand out in today’s competitive market. These benefits and more are part of what makes UofL's program one of the best online MBA programs in Kentucky and nationwide.
This program was rated as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans.