MBA in Leadership

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, managing organizations and people is complex. The online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Leadership at the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium empowers you with the skills to inspire, motivate, and lead diverse teams to success.

The 36-credit MBA degree in leadership is accredited by the AACSB, which focuses on developing future leaders and making a positive impact through business education.

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Online MBA in Leadership at a Glance

36Credits

$875Per Credit

100%Online

3Average years to complete your MBA

What You’ll Learn in the Online MBA Degree in Leadership Program

Our online MBA in Leadership emphasis combines cross-functional MBA degree courses and elective courses with a focus in leading people and organizations. This version of the program allows you to develop your understanding of change management, how to develop employees, and create healthy cultures within your organization.

Unique features of the MBA in Leadership program include:

Faculty who teach as a team to demonstrate the integrated nature of businesses
Embedded group work within core courses, letting you network with classmates and share your expertise
Customization of your master’s in leadership through elective coursework

When you graduate from our MBA in Leadership online program, you will be an effective leader who can:

Lead a diverse and inclusive organization.
Demonstrate a sense of social and ethical responsibility.
Identify and evaluate market opportunity.
Create and sustain competitive advantages.
Communicate effectively in organizations.
Use critical thinking and analytical reasoning to make informed business decisions.
Create and maintain a dynamic vision for personal and professional development.
Create effective leadership and change management strategies.
Evaluate organizational culture and employee development initiatives.
Propose strategic improvements to create healthy organizational cultures.

How You’ll Earn Your MBA in Leadership

The MBA degree comprises 36 credits. You will complete 26 credits of business essential and core courses, plus 5 required elective classes totaling 6.5 credits that cover leadership topics. You will also choose an additional 3.5 elective credits.

Degree Planning Guide

Required MBA Courses

Business Essentials Courses

4 Credits (2 Courses)

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Core Courses

22 Credits (7 Courses)

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Leadership/Elective Courses

Students in the MBA in Leadership concentration will take the following five classes for 6.5 credits, plus an additional 3.5 elective credits to further customize the degree.

MBA 757: Managing Workplace Stress
This course examines theories, causes, and consequences of stress and take a hands-on approach to address workplace stress.

MBA 760: Employee Training and Development
This course focuses on human resource development’s role in maintaining an organization’s competitive position; identifying training needs, transferring training to the workplace, and assessing training.

MBA 762: Organizational Leadership and Change
This course is designed to equip professionals with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in managing and leading organizational change.

MBA 764: Work-Family Issues in Contemporary Times
This course will critically examine and analyze issues of work and family life from both employee and employer perspectives.

MBA 773: Communicating for Success
This course allows students to take their writing skills to the next level by applying practical strategies (based on organizational communication theories) to their writing.

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Student Testimonials

Robert Ko, Alum

Robert earned an MBA (General Management) from the UW MBA Consortium following Summer 2020.

Read about Robert’s experience

Joscelyn Baker-Hoy, Current Student

Joscelyn is pursuing a general MBA and plans to graduate from the UW MBA Consortium in 2025.

Read about Joscelyn’s experience

Meet Our Online MBA Program Faculty

Our AACSB-accredited program is ranked 20th in the nation for Best Online MBA Programs by U.S. News and World Report and recognized for quality by diverse organizations, from The Princeton Review to Fortune Education. Here are some of the faculty who help make our program one of the best in the nation. Learn more about our reputation.