MBA Major in Strategic Leadership

Strategic leadership goes beyond managing others, encompassing all of the skills and capacities needed to navigate the complex analytical and human dimensions inherent in any leadership role. Learn to influence others, manage change, set strategic direction and build teams and support networks.

Program Requirements

MBA majors require 5 courses in a particular field. Suggested course sequence:

Courses (15 credits)

BUAD 873 – Advanced Topics in Leadership and Teams
BUAD 879 – Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

Choose 3 from:
BUAD 841 – Managing the Global Enterprise
BUAD 843 – Special Topics in Global Business (with permission)
BUAD 872 – Strategic Change & Innovation
BUAD 874 – Selected Topics in Management and Leadership
BUAD 875 – Strategic Human Resources
BUAD 877 – Skills for Change Agents
BUAD 878 – Leading Across Boundaries

Career Opportunities

  • Director of leadership development
  • Strategy consultant
  • Senior strategic analyst
  • Director of thought leadership
  • Director of strategic planning and operations
  • Executive director
Olga Arshinova, Lerner MBA student
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Admissions Information

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