Bachelor's Degree in Leadership Studies
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Leadership Studies
Hours: 120
Ready to learn essential leadership skills to help you succeed in your chosen career?
The Leadership Studies degree works for those who want a degree plan that best fits their career choices in management. The Leadership Studies courses (LEAD and MGMT) are offered in an eight-week part of term during lunch hour or in the evenings (one night per week) as hybrid courses.
The professional development courses (AASC) are offered online in 8-week sessions and the (COMM) courses are offered either online or in a face-to-face delivery mode depending on the course. You may apply technical credit as well as choose from a list of career focused electives.
With a partnership with FranklinCovey, the Leadership Studies degree is made up of an essentials management (MGMT) course, five Leadership (LEAD) courses and four professional development courses including two Communication (COMM) courses and two Applied Arts and Sciences courses (AASC) that will enhance your career goals.
In the Leadership Studies program, you will build your brand by learning individual, team and organizational leadership concepts.
What You Can Expect
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Develop leadership skills to tackle complex personal and professional challenges
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Engage in valuable peer interactions and real-world experiences
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Practice servant leadership through community engagement
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Earn certificates to stand out in the job market and expand career opportunities
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Create a Leadership Portfolio for personal development and professional presentation
Courses You Will Take in Leadership Studies (30 Hours)
Professional Development (12 Hours)
COMM 3340 Interviewing
COMM 3364 Foundations of Social Media
AASC 3301 Career and Communication Strategies
AASC 4301 Personal Productivity
Leadership (18 Hours)
MGMT 3311 Leadership Essentials
LEAD 3320 Financial Literacy
LEAD 3330 Creative Thinking
LEAD 4310 Personal Brand Reputation and Trust
LEAD 4320 Project Leadership
LEAD 4330 Leader Coaching
Leadership Studies Program
Partnership with FranklinCovey®
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is proud to partner with FranklinCovey, the world’s most trusted leadership development company, which works with Fortune 500 companies and global clients. Together, we have designed a Leadership Studies Program to give you the in-demand skills employers are looking for, and the leadership mindset, skills, and tools for your personal and career success.
This program will also give you opportunities to lead, network, and gain valuable experiences through community service.
Quickstart to MBA
Bachelor of Science to Masters of Business Administration
After completing MGMT 3311 Leadership Essentials, you will formally be accepted into the Leadership studies major.
If your GPA is 2.5 or above, you will be invited to participate in the early start five-year BS Leadership Studies/MBA Program.
If you're invited, you may be eligible to receive scholarship funds, if your GPA is 3.25 or higher and you elect the on-campus Lamar MBA.
After completing the two required prerequisite courses, (ACCT 5315 and FINC 5300) and potentially one additional MBA course, you would need to complete nine (27 credit hours) of additional graduate courses.
The remaining nine courses could be taken in one year (3 courses each fall/spring semester and three courses in the summer).
Career Paths for Leadership Studies
Earning a degree in Leadership Studies will prepare you to work in a wide variety of job fields because of the several different concentrations, ranging from sales, management, healthcare or business.
Primary Careers
Sports Agent/NIL Advisor/Coach Management Analyst
Sales Manager
Organizational Development Specialist Project Manager
Nonprofit Administrator
Community Service Manager
General Management
Customer Service Specialist
Human Resource Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Health Services Manager