Strategic Leadership, BS*
The strategic leadership program explores the complex nature of leadership in modern organizations that require leaders to be competent, creative, flexible, and forward-thinking. Students investigate the importance of understanding diversity, ethics, and organizational values in decision making as well as the theoretical foundations and practical behaviors and processes that promote positive leadership and organizational growth. The leadership program is designed to prepare students for leadership careers in complex organizations in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors of an increasingly global economy and diversified workplace. This program can be completed fully online, or through a combination of online and seated classes.
Program Learning Outcomes
The following learning outcomes are linked to assignments and activities throughout this program:
- STRATEGIC INTEGRATION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT: Graduates will explain leadership structures and formulate plans to implement improved organizational leadership and strategic organizational improvement. (Exploring, Preparing, Integrating)
- LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Graduates will develop skills to lead people, deploy resources, and promote accountability to support organizational goals. (Exploring, Preparing, Integrating)
- THEORY AND PRACTICE: Graduates will demonstrate skills in leadership fundamentals that balance theory and practice. (Exploring, Preparing, Integrating)
Requirements for the BS in Strategic Leadership
General Education Core 35 hours
The Social and Behavioral Science general education requirement is covered in the major by BUS 2513. Diversity is covered by LDR 3733.
Strategic Leadership Major 54 hours
| | Choose 18 hours from any LDR (including LDR 3733) | |
| BUS 2513 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| BUS 3003 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUS 4943 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| MGT 2603 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 3603 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 3613 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 3713 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MKT 2503 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
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| BUS 3303 | Business Law | 3 |
| POS 2033 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
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| HON 2023 | Corporate Responsibility and Social Enterprise | 3 |
| SEN 2013 | Corporate Responsibility and Social Enterprise | 3 |
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| MGT 4813 | Management Internship | 3 |
| MGT 4823 | Professional Development Internship | 3 |
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| BUS 4823 | Business Strategy and Policy Capstone | 3 |
| BUS 4833 | Independent Study Capstone | 3 |
Electives 31 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120