Leadership Degree Highlights
Elevate your career with a business leadership degree and become the kind of leader everyone aspires to work for.
In every industry, organizations depend on effective leaders to drive success, inspire teams, and ensure smooth operations. At the heart of every business are its people, and great leaders don’t just understand business dynamics—they know how to support and uplift their teams. Our bachelor’s degree in leadership equips you with a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals and the essential leadership skills needed to guide a successful organization.
- Benefit from leadership courses led by accomplished industry professionals who share what it truly takes to excel as a leader.
- Whether you take leadership classes online or in person, you’ll gain practical knowledge you can apply in any industry.
- Develop the strong, empathetic leadership qualities that make leaders highly valued in today’s global workforce.
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Learn Your Way
Leadership courses are taught at the Royal Oak campus, as well as online. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available online and on all campuses throughout Michigan.
Learn MoreWhy Earn a Leadership Degree?
Pursuing a leadership management degree in leadership equips individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively guide and inspire teams, drive organizational success, and navigate the complexities of today's dynamic business environment. Many students possess some level of industry-relevant skills but need to gain more understanding of themselves and their teams. This in-person and online leadership degree fosters critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and strong communication abilities, all crucial for effective leadership. Additionally, it provides practical experience and insights into various leadership styles and techniques, preparing graduates to take on influential roles in diverse industries. With a focus on ethical leadership and social responsibility, a bachelor's degree in leadership enhances professional opportunities and empowers individuals to impact their organizations and communities positively.
Leadership Curriculum
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Leadership program is a four-year program consisting of 120 credit hours. The leadership program includes 30 hours of general education credits, 27 hours of leadership major credits, 33 hours of business administration credits, and 30 hours of electives. This leadership degree aims to equip students with essential skills and knowledge to become effective leaders in various organizational settings. Leadership courses emphasize the importance of self-awareness, teamwork, critical thinking, decision-making, modern leadership theories, and organizational strategies to create transformative leaders who can significantly impact their organizations and the world.
Sample Courses
Self-Leadership Leadership
Stages of Organizational Leadership
Systems Thinking and Decision-making
Diverse Leadership
Leadership Classes Available Anywhere
This bachelor's in leadership is offered in-person on our Royal Oak campus, as well as online.
On Campus Available
View campus locationsAvailable on Baker Online
Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
Baker OnlineUnavailable on Online Live
Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
Online Live