Leadership Degree Highlights
Elevate your career with an online 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 3+1 BBA/MBA leadership program equips you with a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals and the essential leadership skills needed to guide a successful organization.
- This 3+1 leadership program provides an exciting pathway for you to gain a bachelor’s degree in leadership and an MBA degree in four years.
- Benefit from leadership courses led by accomplished industry professionals who share what it truly takes to excel as a leader.
- Our 3+1 leadership program helps you gain practical knowledge you can apply to any industry.
- Develop the strong, empathetic leadership qualities that make leaders highly valued in today’s global workforce.
Learn Your Way
Leadership courses are taught exclusively through Baker Online. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live, and on all campuses throughout Michigan.
Learn MoreWhy Earn an Online 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 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 and a master's degree in leadership can enhance professional opportunities and empowers individuals to impact their organizations and communities positively.
Leadership Curriculum
The 3+1 BBA/MBA leadership degree is a four-year program consisting of 135 credit hours. This leadership program 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
Stages of Organizational Leadership
Systems Thinking and Decision-making
Diverse Leadership
Accreditation
External peer review is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States. This recognition is accomplished through program accreditation, approval or certification.
The College of Business at Baker College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
On Campus Unavailable
Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
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