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Leadership Concentration

Leadership Concentration

What Can You Do with an MBA in Leadership?

Strong Leadership is the foundation of every successful organization. An MBA with a concentration in Leadership prepares you to guide teams, drive change, and make strategic decisions rooted in ethical values and emotional intelligence.

At the ³Ô¹ÏÍø, students in the Leadership concentration develop essential skills in communication, organizational behavior, change management, team dynamics, and strategic Leadership. With a curriculum grounded in ethics and purpose, graduates are equipped to lead with integrity, no matter the industry.

This concentration is ideal for aspiring executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and team leaders looking to maximize their impact in today's people-first business environment.

Leadership Career Paths to Consider:

Operations Manager

Operations Managers oversee daily business activities, manage teams, and ensure processes run efficiently. They align strategy with execution and often work cross-functionally.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

COOs are responsible for the organization's overall operations and often serve as the second-in-command. They translate vision into systems, teams, and results.

Organizational Development Consultant

These professionals work with companies to improve performance, culture, and change initiatives. They assess team dynamics and coach leadership through transitions.

Human Resources Director

HR Directors lead talent strategies, employee development, and workplace culture. Their Leadership ensures organizations attract and retain top talent.

Project or Program Manager

Project Managers lead cross-functional teams to deliver on initiatives, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met. Leadership, communication, and organization are key.

Quality education for the working professional

One of the prime advantages of the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business at the ³Ô¹ÏÍø is quality education created for the working professional. The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business uses a trimester system, with fall, spring, and summer terms to allow for accelerated time to completion. Classes are offered in an evening format at our Irving campus or online. 

For international students, it is a distinct advantage to attend classes with current working professionals in the field where they aspire to work. Upon graduation, students may apply for the 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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MBA Degree Requirements

39 Total Credit Hours / 18 Classes.

(Required for All Graduate Business Programs)
MANA 6V50 The Virtuous Leader. 
MANA 6V51 Business and the Common Good. 
BUAD 6320 The Effective Communicator.

BUAD 5F70 Cornerstone*
ACCT/FINA 6310 Financial Intelligence.
BUAD 6310 Quantitative Reasoning for Decision-Making.
MANA 7310 High Performance Work Teams.
LDRS 6310 Leading Innovation and Organizational Change.
MANA 7330 Integrated Business Operations. 
MANA 7340 Integrated Business Strategy.

*BUAD 5F70. Required for all international and probationary students, including conditional and qualifying admission statuses.
BUAD 6101 Leading Yourself. (Semester 1)
BUAD 6102 Enhancing Interpersonal Effectiveness. (Semester 2)
BUAD 6103 Career Advancement. (Semester 3)
Select one (1) course from the following:

CYBS 6345 
Securing the Digital World.
BANA 7320 
Data Visualization and Storytelling.
BANA 7355 
AI for Business. 
BANA 7380 
Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling and Dashboards.

LDRS 6395  Ethical Dimensions of Leadership.
LDRS 6360  Spiritual Leadership.
LDRS 5320  The Craft of Leadership.