Skip to Content
  • Canvas
  • Baker Mail
  • My Baker
Baker College
  • (855) 487-7888
  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Request Info
Apply Visit Request Info
  • Degrees
    • Bachelor’s
      • Bachelor Degrees
      • Areas of study
        • Health Science
          • Health Science Bachelor’s
            • Healthcare Administration
            • Radiation Therapy
            • See All Health Science Degrees
        • Business
          • Business bachelor’s
            • Accounting
            • Business Administration
            • Finance
            • Human Resource Management
            • Logistics
            • Management
            • Marketing
            • See All Business Degrees
        • IT & Engineering
          • IT & Engineering Bachelor’s
            • Computer Science (Computer Programming)
            • Computer Science (Data Analytics)
            • Game Software Development
            • Information Systems (Information Assurance)
            • Information Systems (Project Management)
            • Information Systems (Web Development)
            • Information Technology and Cybersecurity
            • See All IT & Engineering Degrees
        • Nursing
          • Nursing Bachelor’s
            • Nursing Traditional
            • Accelerated Nursing
            • Nursing (Post-Licensure)
            • See All Nursing Degrees
        • Occupational Therapy
          • Occupational Therapy bachelor’s
            • Pre-Occupational Therapy
            • See All Occupational Therapy Degrees
        • Social Science
          • Social Science bachelor’s
            • Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice Studies)
            • Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)
            • Human Services
            • Psychology
            • See All Social Science Degrees
        • Liberal Arts & Sciences
          • Liberal Arts and Sciences bachelor’s
            • General Science
            • General Studies
            • See All Liberal Arts and Sciences Degrees
        • Education
          • Education bachelor’s
            • Early Childhood Education
            • See All Education Degrees
        • See Full Program List
    • Master’s
      • Master Degrees
      • Areas of Study
        • Business
          • Business Master’s
            • Accounting
            • Business Administration
            • Business Intelligence
            • Finance
            • Healthcare Management
            • Human Resource Management
            • Information Systems
            • Leadership Studies
            • See All Business Degrees
        • IT & Engineering
          • It & Engineering MASTER’S
            • Information Systems (MS)
            • See All IT & Engineering Degrees
        • Nursing
          • Nursing MASTER’S
            • Nursing Administration
            • Nursing Education
            • See All Nursing Degrees
        • Occupational Therapy
          • Occupational Therapy MASTER’S
            • Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
            • See All Occupational Therapy Degrees
        • Social Science
          • Social Science MASTER’S
            • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
            • See All Social Science Degrees
        • See Full Program List
    • Doctoral
      • Doctoral Degrees
      • Areas of Study
        • Business
          • Business doctorates
            • Business Administration (DBA)
            • Business Administration – ABD
            • See All Business Degrees
        • See Full Program List
    • Associate
      • Associate Degrees
      • Areas of Study
        • Health Science
          • HEALTH SCIENCE ASSOCIATE
            • Cardiac Sonography
            • Diagnostic Sonography
            • Health Information Technology
            • Physical Therapist Assistant
            • Radiologic Technology
            • Surgical Technology
            • Veterinary Technology
            • See All Health Science Degrees
        • IT & Engineering
          • It & Engineering Associate
            • Mechatronics
            • See All IT & Engineering Degrees
        • Occupational Therapy
          • Occupational Therapy Associate
            • Occupational Therapy Assistant
            • See All Occupational Therapy Degrees
        • Social Science
          • Social Science Associate
            • Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice Studies)
            • Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)
            • See All Social Science Degrees
        • Liberal Arts and Sciences
          • Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate
            • General Studies
            • See All Liberal Arts and Sciences Degrees
        • Education
          • Education Associate
            • Early Childhood Education
            • See All Education Degrees
      • Affiliated Programs
        • Culinary
          • Culinary Associate
            • Baking and Pastry
            • Culinary Arts
            • Food and Beverage Management
            • See All Culinary Degrees
        • Auto Diesel
          • Auto Diesel Associate
            • Automotive Services Technology
            • Diesel Service Technology
            • See All Auto Diesel Degrees
        • See Full Program List
    • Certificates
      • Certificates
      • Areas of Study
        • Health Science
          • Health Science Certificates
            • Medical Assistant
            • See All Health Science Degrees
      • Affiliated Programs
        • Auto Diesel
          • Auto Diesel Certificates
            • Automotive Services Technology
            • Diesel Service Technology
            • Welding
            • See All Auto Diesel Degrees
        • See Full Program List
  • Admissions
    • Admissions
    • STUDENTS
      • Transfer
      • Graduate
      • Adult
      • Active Duty Military
      • Veteran
      • Returning
      • High School
      • International
    • OVERVIEW
      • Applying to Baker
      • Undergraduate Application Process & Requirements
      • Graduate Application Process & Requirements
    • Special Programs
      • Health Science Direct Admissions
      • RunningStart
      • View Admissions Department Home
  • Tuition & Aid
    • Tuition & Aid
    • PAYING FOR SCHOOL
      • Tuition
      • Net Price Calculator
    • Ways to Save
      • BeFree Tuition Guarantee
      • College Credit for Work and Life Experience
      • Financial Aid
      • Grants
      • Scholarships
      • See Tuition & Aid
  • Student Life & Services
    • Student life & Services
    • Life on Campus
      • Student Life
      • Housing
      • Campus Safety
    • Student Services
      • Bookstore
      • OneStop
      • Academic Resource Center
      • Learning Support Services
      • Disability Services
      • See All Resources
  • News & Events
    • News & Events
    • At Baker College
      • News
      • Blog
      • Events
  • About Baker College
    • About Baker College
    • Explore
      • Office of the President
      • Accreditation
      • History
      • Nonprofit
      • Careers at Baker College
      • Modern [email protected]
      • Get to Know Us
  • Tools & Resources
    • Tools
    • Academic Resources
      • Academic Calendar
      • Catalog
      • Full Course List
      • Student Handbook
    • Job Readiness Resources
      • Career Services
      • Transcripts
      • Handshake Hiring Program
      • See All Tools & Resources
  • Campuses
    • Campuses
    • Michigan Campuses
      • Cadillac
      • Muskegon
      • Owosso
      • Jackson
      • Royal Oak
      • Campus Maps
      • See All Learning Options
    • Online Campuses
      • Baker Online
      • Online Live
    • Affiliated Institutions
      • Culinary Institute of Michigan
      • Auto / Diesel Institute
  • Current Students
    • Canvas
    • Baker Mail
    • My Baker
Master of Business Administration

Leadership Studies (MBA)

  • Academics
  • Graduate Studies
  • College of Business
  • Leadership Studies (MBA)
  • Curriculum
Menu
  • Overview
  • Curriculum
  • Outcomes
Total Hours Needed to Graduate:
36 Hours
Leadership Studies Major
12 Hours
COURSE NUMBER/TITLE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
BUS 6150
Human Behavior Management of Organizations
3

Provides students with an understanding of individuals, groups and organizations as a whole. This course considers such topics as alignment of people within an organization, as well as techniques for these individuals to manage and lead more effectively. This course will also discuss how technology, the Internet, globalism and virtual teaming are impacting the work environment today.

Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780 

Corequisite(s):
None

BUS 6810
Leadership Communications
3

In this course, students will learn how to develop leadership communications by concentrating on the value, messaging and audience. Communication planning will be used to develop effective strategies for conveying key messages. The intent of this course is to help students think strategically about leadership communications and develop skills for conversations, writing and presenting. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop crucial conversation skills and remote working communication tactics.

Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6150 

Corequisite(s):
None

BUS 6850A
Dynamics of Leadership
3

This course examines a broad spectrum of leadership dynamics including leadership models, theories, traits and styles. In addition, students will study leader profiles and gain an understanding of how to lead through crisis, solve problems, manage inclusivity, delegate and navigate ethical challenges. Lastly, understanding how leadership development will provide options for successful leadership succession.

Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6150

Corequisite(s):
None

BUS 6890
Team Leadership and Group Dynamics
3

Focuses on improving small group performance through effective team leadership and group dynamics. Students examine organizational teams and learn team effectiveness skills while being members of virtual teams. Students also learn to function productively in a group environment. Team performance is studied, and various reasons for team failure are explored. Team leadership is stressed throughout the course, and problems that may occur within teams are addressed. Effective teams are critical for many organizations to move forward. This course helps students enhance skills as both team leaders and participants.

Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6150 

Corequisite(s):
None

Business Requirements
24 Hours
COURSE NUMBER/TITLE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
BUS 5720
Human Resource Management
3

Evaluates a variety of human resource issues facing corporations and businesses today. These include employee development, performance appraisal systems, job design, hiring and dismissal processes, career management strategies, legal issues, morale monitoring, domestic and global labor market problems, as well as how cultural and economic factors influence the effectiveness of human resource management.

Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780 or NUR 5310 

Corequisite(s):
None

BUS 6300
Accounting for the Contemporary Manager
3

Focuses on the use of financial and managerial accounting information for decision-making purposes. Topics include accounting concepts, accounting systems, preparing financial statements, product costing and overhead allocation, variance analysis, budgeting, and responsibility accounting. How these topics should be applied in information-based decision making is emphasized. Case analysis is used to enhance student learning of key accounting concepts.

Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780 

Corequisite(s):
None

BUS 6400
The Financial Environment
3

Provides a general understanding of corporate financial management and financial accounting, including the introduction of key concepts in the field of finance and the environment in which they are applied. Students learn how to gauge the financial health of their company and to measure and understand financial return in relation to risk. Capital budgeting and management of working capital are also discussed. The course emphasis is on the familiarization of the student with the financial impact of decision making in the corporate environment.

Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780 

Corequisite(s):
None

BUS 6500
The Economic Environment
3

Provides students with an integrated understanding of the concepts of economics. The emphasis is on the application of economics and uses actual economic events to encourage the study of the principles of economics and to show how these concepts can help students understand the complex and dynamic American economy.

Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780 

Corequisite(s):
None

BUS 6600
The Marketing Environment
3

Concentrates on the marketing function with a focus on the alignment with and impact on the strategic decision-making process of the firm. This course emphasizes planning and managing marketing activities of multi-product firms and provides an understanding of the fundamental issues which influence marketing strategies, tactics, and decisions. The specifics of implementing a marketing plan are discussed.

Prerequisite(s):
BUS 6780 

Corequisite(s):
None

BUS 6780
Research and Statistics for Managers
3

Emphasizes the use of data collection and analysis in business environments to facilitate decision making. Research designs will be addressed so that students can ask and answer specific questions. Students will learn to properly use basic descriptive and inferential statistics. This course will offer an applications-oriented perspective to conducting and critically evaluating primary research.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
None

BUS 6900
Strategy in a Global Environment
3

Provides the capstone course for the MBA program. It builds upon and integrates the theories, skills, and knowledge from previous courses. Students have the opportunity to make strategic decisions that affect performance and long-term viability of business enterprises. Students will analyze the business strategies of current public corporations. Students will also complete a decision-making business simulation.

Prerequisite(s):
All MBA business requirements and major requirement courses.

Corequisite(s):
None

MIS 5110
Management Information Systems
3

Provides an overview for students of Information System, and prepares them to be successful in their professional roles as well as for future academic studies in the field. An emphasis is placed on how management can use information and information technology to gain competitive advantage, increase productivity, and make better and timelier decisions particularly when formulating business strategy and policy.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
None

In Their Words
BakerProud
“I chose Baker for the curriculum. They look at what you’re going to need, and a lot of MBAs are general. ...I felt that a lot of the things that I was doing in school, I could directly translate into what I was doing in the hospital.”
Brad Lukas
Baker College Alum
We're Here to Help
Ready to take the next step?

Contact us today to speak with a
Baker admissions expert.












reCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.
The submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.


By clicking submit, I give Baker College my consent to use automated technology to call, text and e-mail me using the contact information above regarding educational services at the numbers provided above, including my wireless number. This consent is not required to receive educational services

Admissions

  • Apply
  • Online
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • Graduate Admissions
  • Tuition & Aid
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Military Friendly
  • Running Start

About Baker

  • Schedule a Visit
  • Get to Know Us
  • Mission and Core Values
  • Accreditation
  • News
  • Events
  • Blog
  • Careers

Tools & Resources

  • Request Info
  • My Baker
  • Baker Mail
  • Bookstore
  • Academic Resource Center
  • Canvas

Contact Us

1020 S Washington St, Owosso, MI 48867

Phone: (800) 964-4299

(855)487-7888

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram LinkedIn
  • Disclosure of Consumer Information
  • Policies And Procedures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Title IX Policy
  • ASR Health Benefits: MRF (TiC Rule)
Baker College
Baker College

Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. An equal opportunity affirmative action institution. An approved institution of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC)

If you encounter an accessibility issue using this page, please contact the webmaster at [email protected].

© 2023 All rights reserved. Baker College
Let's chat! Close