B.S. in Management and Leadership
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- Duration As few as 2 years
- Cost per Credit $420
- Credit Hours 120
Program Benefits
- 11 courses dedicated to management and leadership in business
- Earn certificates in data analysis, digital marketing and e-commerce, and conflict resolution.
- Learn from industry-experienced faculty
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- Many scholarship options available
- Now accepting applications – no app fee
Lead Change with Strategies That Improve Businesses
With CSP Global’s Bachelor of Science in Management and Leadership program, you can gain the hands-on project management skills you need to lead change, become a team leader, apply marketing principles, and manage the day-to-day business of an organization using the latest strategies and analytics. You’ll connect with your peers as you explore a career-connected curriculum in a supportive online environment. Build knowledge and skills in conflict management, organizational behavior, and more to graduate ready for business or project manager roles.
Curriculum
The online management and leadership degree provides a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental principles and best practices of managing organizations through 45 credit hours in the major and embedded certificates in data analysis, digital marketing and e-commerce, and conflict resolution. In a career-connected curriculum, you’ll study operations and quality management, leading change, social intelligence and leadership, people and organizational analytics, and strategic communications. You’ll also design an organizational change plan, practice project management techniques, conduct collaborative and competitive negotiations, and construct a strategic plan for a business.
CurriculumProgram Outcomes
- Assess strategic business decisions utilizing informed data produced by current information systems.
- Apply effective communication and conflict resolution skills within diverse business environments to drive organizational change and meet organizational goals.
- Compare and contrast business practices between personal values, social responsibility, and ethical standards to align with diverse organizational entities.
Admissions Requirements
To apply for the online B.S. in Management and Leadership from Concordia University, St. Paul, you’ll need:
- Completed online application
- Submit official transcripts from your previous regionally accredited institution(s) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 based on a 4.0 system.
- If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet. CSP Global accepts completed goal areas.
- Transfer students with fewer than 20 college credits completed will also need to submit an official high school transcript.
- Additional Requirements
- Access to a computer that meets CSP Global’s technology requirements.
- Students who do not meet initial admissions criteria may be asked to complete the academic success essay and/or provide additional documentation.
Tuition Details
The online B.S. in Management and Leadership costs $420 per credit hour, making your total tuition $50,400. Convenient payment options and $2,000 partnership scholarships are available to help you pay for your education.
Military Support and Benefits
Achieve your mission to earn a career-ready degree at CSP Global. In our supportive environment, U.S. military service members and veterans can receive one-on-one guidance for excelling in class and accessing education benefits through the GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon program. We also offer transfer credit for military service and reduced tuition for active-duty service members and their spouses.
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Military ServicesFaculty
At CSP Global, you’ll have support from industry-experienced faculty who will offer guidance and answer your questions throughout your online leadership degree program. It’s yet another way the online format mimics the experience of studying on campus.
With over 25 years of experience and more than 40 online programs, CSP Global is a pioneer in online education. As part of our diverse online community, you’ll receive a liberal arts education guided by Lutheran principles. The career-connected curricula, flexible learning options, and alumni connections available at CSP Global mean you’ll graduate ready for success. We are committed to delivering online programs with the same quality as our on-campus learning.
Online ExperienceCSP Global is committed to initiatives that keep college affordable. In addition to financing your education with federal student aid and private loans, you will be eligible for a tuition discount offered to online students (this limits eligibility for institutional scholarships). Transfer students could receive $2,000 or more through transfer partnerships and transfer student awards. CSP Global is also a Military Friendly® institution. An enrollment counselor can help you apply for financial aid.
Tuition & AidFrequently Asked Questions
Are you interested in one of CSP Global’s programs? Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about time to completion, accreditation, tuition and fees, admissions, and more. If applicable, you can also learn more about licensure, concentrations, or specializations offered in the program. Get more information about any online program or contact an enrollment counselor at (855) 641-2525 with further questions.
Yes, this regionally accredited degree from Concordia University, St. Paul is recognized and valued by employers across industries. Leadership and management skills are highly sought after in today’s job market. CSP Global was ranked in the Top 10 “Career Ready” Institutions in the 2021 SkillSurvey Career Readiness rankings, and 94.5% of CSP Global graduates receive job offers within one year of graduation.
Your first step is to complete the online application, and then prepare your high school or college transcripts, if applicable. See the How to Apply page for more information.
Graduates are prepared for diverse leadership roles across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, technology, education, government, and nonprofit sectors. Career opportunities include financial manager, sales manager, HR manager, operations manager, program coordinators, training and development managers and more. View our careers page for details on projected growth in this field.
The program requires 120 total credits, including general education requirements and 45 credit hours in the management and leadership major. Core courses include Leading Organizational Change, Strategic Business Communication, Social Intelligence and Leadership, Operations and Quality Management, and more. Students also earn embedded certificates in data analysis, digital marketing and e-commerce, and conflict resolution as part of the curriculum. Review courses page to learn more details about what to expect in this online degree program.
Yes, the online bachelor’s in management and leadership program provides a strong foundation for MBA programs. The curriculum covers essential business and leadership concepts that prepare you for graduate-level study. Many students use this degree as a pathway to pursue an online MBA.
The 45 core credit hours in the major can be completed in just over five semesters. However, total time to completion varies based on transfer credits and general education requirements. Students starting with no transfer credits typically complete the 120-credit degree in approximately 4 years full-time, while those with significant transfer credits can finish much faster. With 90 transfer credits (the maximum accepted), students could complete the remaining requirements in as little as one year. The flexible online format allows you to adjust your pace.
Sources
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