Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Organizational Leadership
- Overview
- Admissions
- Academics
- What You'll Learn
Fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), the Caldwell University MBA program will help you achieve your personal and career goals at a highly competitive cost-per-credit. Strong emphasis is placed on personal growth and individualized attention to learning through small class size, practical skills and compassionate faculty who focus on practice beyond theory.
In today’s global economy, organizations are in need of dynamic thinkers, keen problem solvers, and forward thinkers who know the value of empathy and lead with mission and purpose. Courses in this concentration focus on leadership skills.
Why Choose Caldwell
Since 1939, Caldwell University has prioritized the needs of our students to ensure they leave prepared and inspired to succeed. In a recent survey of Caldwell University graduate students and alumni, 96% of responders said they would recommend their program, and 90% of those who completed their graduate program rated it as excellent or good. Flexible study options and the personalized attention you deserve will more than elevate your earning potential – they will keep you well-rounded and relevant in today's business landscape.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 overall and 3.0 in business as a major
- Two references for graduate study
- Personal interview upon Graduate Coordinator’s request
- Personal statement: Submit a statement of objectives for entering the program
- Resume highlighting business, leadership, and work experience
- Students who enter the program with an undergraduate degree outside of business need to take BU 095 MBA Prerequisite Module
Curriculum
Course Information
| Core Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BU 520 | Advanced Business Strategy | 3 |
| BU 537 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BU 525 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| BU 610 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| BU 625 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BU 633 | Organizational Behavior for Managers | 3 |
| BU 635 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BU 638 | Marketing in a Dynamic Environment | 3 |
| BU 644 | Global Business Management | 3 |
| BU 649 | Business Law, Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| BU 660 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BU 695 | Operations and Project Management | 3 |
| Capstone Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BU 785 | Integrated Strategic Management Seminar | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BU 620 | Executive Business Communications | 3 |
| BU 702 | Leadership: Theory, Practice, and Emerging Possibilities | 3 |
| BU 704 | Organizational Leadership Applications | 3 |
| BU 707 | Communication for Educational Leader | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 39
What You'll Learn
Caldwell University’s MBA with a concentration in Organization Leadership helps students develop key skills and qualities needed as leaders, including:
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communicating effectively
- Listening actively
- Learning and leading from a diversity of perspectives
- Developing relationships
- Team building and fostering effective collaboration
- Sensing and developing the leadership potential in others
- Identifying and cultivating future innovations and opportunities
- Keenly understanding the business environment
- Conducting the organization with high business acumen, integrity, and ethics
- Thinking strategically and holistically