What makes a great leader? What leadership style is best for you? MBA programs in leadership help students to inspire others and enhance organizations through effective leadership. Since these skills are widely valued, MBA graduates find employment not only in business settings, but also in the armed forces, education, politics, sports, and other fields.

What is studied in an MBA leadership program?

When MBA students choose a leadership concentration, they take core business classes and four or five leadership-focused classes. Some of the special topics they study include: human diversity; group development; organizational development; motivation; and creating a vision of leadership. Social science classes help MBA students to enhance their communication skills and better understand the psychological/sociological dynamics of a successful organization. Since MBAs in leadership will be called upon as problem-solvers, degree programs also emphasize the development of critical thinking skills. Students might also choose electives in online leadership or international leadership.

An alternative to the MBA is a Master of Science (MS) in leadership. MS programs are typically more specific than MBA programs. Students in MBA programs are likely to take more general business courses than students in MS programs.

Which schools have online leadership programs?
The schools below offer online MBA programs in leadership and online Master of Science programs in leadership.

Grand Canyon University

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Walden University (MBA program)

Walden University (Master of Science in Leadership program)

Western Governors University