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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Leadership St<u>u</u>dies

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It’s true what they say: Successful businesses start with meaningful business plans. So, have you put together a plan for your business career? Does it outline the management skills and leadership skills you need to walk this career path? Will it set you up for future success, helping you with a strong business foundation that you can use to take advantage of career advancement opportunities along the way?

The best plan to start your business career is a best-in-class education—the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Leadership Studies from Johnson & Wales University online.

Now is the time to start. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities in the business and financial world are set to grow by 5%  in the next decade. Business professionals trained in effective leadership techniques and management strategies are more in demand now than ever. This online bachelor’s degree is the perfect plan for your up-and-coming business leadership career to follow.

From coursework in business fundamentals such as HR management and finance to the foundations of leadership and creative leadership, this online undergraduate degree program reinforces logical thinking and creative vision practices that are necessary for an impactful leader. The program provides diverse opportunities for you to develop your own leadership skills and style while learning to apply theory to real-world issues and challenges.

Bottom line? Your strategic leadership career should start with effective leadership training. Develop your leadership and management skills with an online bachelor’s degree in leadership studies from Johnson & Wales University.

Ready to take the next step? Start your application today. 

This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Business.

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Fast Facts: 

Fast Facts

  • 4 Years to complete your degree
  • 8-week course length*
  • 15:1 student to faculty ratio
  • 96.8% career outcomes rate 
  • 100% Online career-focused curriculum

What you’ll learn

This online bachelor’s degree in business leadership skills offers a deeper and more career-relevant understanding of all the essentials involved in being an effective leader in the business world. Coursework covers the gamut of leadership strategy and professional skills. In addition to accounting, organizational dynamics and finance, you’ll take classes in conflict resolution, psychology and creative leadership to help develop the leadership skillset you’ll rely on throughout your business career. This degree program is designed to give you the fundamental organizational, motivational and management skills and insights you need to lead at every level and in any industry. Upon completion of this bachelor’s degree program, graduates are expected to: 

  • Apply the major concepts, skills and values of business administration.
  • Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations through a variety of professional methods within business administration.
  • Use decision-support tools to resolve contemporary business issues using ethical business practices.
  • Integrate leadership and management theory to support contemporary issues within organizations. 

Why earn your leadership studies degree online with JWU?

  • Learn from industry-experienced faculty who teach practical application to business theory
  • Participate in active online discussions
  • Apply learned techniques in real-world scenarios and projects
  • Earn your cyber security degree at your own pace with our accelerated schedule 

Course Highlights

Students in this program will take courses like:

  • Power and Leadership
  • Creative Leadership
  • Psychology of Conflict Resolution
  • Personality
  • And more

*Some courses may be 16 weeks long.

Click here for complete course information for the program.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

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