At a Glance
$597
Cost per Credit
33
Credit Hours
100%
Online
2-3 Years
Program LengthMBA – Leadership
Program Overview
At a Glance
$597
Cost per Credit
33
Credit Hours
100%
Online
2-3 Years
Program LengthLeadership Development for Lifelong Success
Take your business career to a higher level with an MBA in Leadership degree program from Lindenwood University. This 100% online program offers the insights and strategies you need to develop a style that maximizes your leadership strengths to chart the course to success for your company and your career.
Featuring coursework in organizational change, leadership theory, and leadership strategies, this business leadership degree emphasis focuses on what it takes to lead teams, facilities, and entire organizations to overcome challenges and manage change. In addition to relevant leadership coursework, your MBA leadership online program also provides the opportunity to explore general business essentials with learning opportunities in statistics, finance, analytics, management, microeconomics, marketing, and business law.
Are you ready to take your career to an executive leadership level? Then you’re ready for a 100% online MBA program designed to provide the tools and skills you need to succeed in private and public sectors.
Career Outlook
Graduates with a business leadership degree can leverage an education in strategic leadership and management to pursue a variety of leadership roles in private enterprise, public organizations, and even government agencies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, C-suite executives earn a median wage of $100,090 per year while public relations managers earn $125,620 and sales managers bring in $130,600 annually.
Tuition Details
The cost per credit hour for this MBA in Leadership program is $597. Besides affordable tuition, we offer a generous transfer policy of up to nine credits toward your degree completion to further offset tuition costs—to save you time and money on your education!
Admissions Requirements
For admission to your management graduate degree program, you will need to complete your online application and submit the following documents:
- Online Application
- Résumé
- Letter of intent/personal statement, including a personal statement regarding your interest in the program and career goals
- Official undergraduate transcript(s), as well as official transcript(s) from any graduate school(s) attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- GMAT is not required. Applicants with a lower GPA, however, may submit official GMAT or GRE scores in lieu of the 3.0 GPA requirement. Admission based on GMAT or GRE scores is granted to students who have an official minimum GMAT score of 500 or combined GRE scores of 300. Scores should be less than five years old at the time of application. Applicants who do not meet the GPA, GMAT, or GRE thresholds may be considered for further evaluation and an interview may be required. Please discuss options with your enrollment counselor.
TRANSFER CREDITS
Lindenwood offers a generous transfer policy of up to 9 credits toward your master in business administration degree online completion to further offset tuition costs. This means you can complete your degree in as few as 21 credit hours at Lindenwood—saving you time and money on your education!
Plus, you can personalize your transfer experience through Lindenwood’s Transfer Guides. These guides are part of our articulation partnerships with area community college to help you get the most value from your transfer credit.
Curriculum Overview
From organizational leadership to strategic leadership, coursework for your MBA Leadership online program reflects a real-world organizational model to equip you to take on business leadership challenges in any industry even before you earn your degree. Your business leadership degree program offers a well-rounded exploration of business concepts, theory, and application.
*these courses are provided as examples as course names may change year-to-year
Emphasis Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 56037 | Organizational Change and Development | 3 |
| MGMT 56053 | Leadership Competencies | 3 |
| MGMT 56057 | Leadership Strategies | 3 |
Elective Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRM 56510 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 56020 | Organizational Communications | 3 |
| MGMT 56035 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 56058 | Contemporary Issues in Leadership | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an MBA in Leadership?
An MBA in Leadership is typically a two-year graduate degree program designed to help you explore leadership as it applies to business as well as what it takes to develop a personal leadership style that works for you and the future you want to pursue.
How does an MBA help in leadership?
Any MBA program will offer a focus on advanced topics in business, many of which touch upon what it takes to lead teams, departments, and entire organizations. At Lindenwood University, our MBA Leadership online program is designed to provide a thorough understanding of leadership principles, styles, and strategies to prepare for upper-level roles in private and public enterprise.
What can I do with an MBA in Leadership?
Our MBA Leadership online program helps you explore the theories and issues involved in strategic leadership for business. It is designed to give you the skills and confidence you need to prepare for advanced leadership positions in private and public sectors.
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