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Leadership & Management
College of Arts & Sciences
Leadership and Management focuses on leading people and making positive change within a business or organization.
about the program
At MNU, the ideas of valuing people and working together fit perfectly with our call to love and serve others. All organizations function with a variety of people and personalities, so it takes strong people skills and leadership to successfully steer organizations.
As a Leadership and Management major you’ll hone these skills choosing a focus in a particular area such as business, communication, Christian education, ministry, or intercultural studies.
YOU WILL LEARN
You will receive a broad education covering the major functional areas of business. The Leadership and Management major will help you prepare for a career in business by providing knowledge, skills, and experience desired by all types of employers. This degree will also prepare you for graduate study in management, law, or other business specialties. You will gain a strong understanding of leadership through courses in:
- Strategy
- Business law
- Management
- Marketing
YOU WILL SUCCEED
So, what’s required to be successful in Leadership and Management? A willingness to work with and lead people to accomplish organizational goals. Real-world experience helps. That’s where our internship placements come in. And you’ll have a chance to join our chapter of The National Society of Leadership Success for great networking opportunities.
Potential Careers
- Nonprofit Administrator
- Entry-level Manager
- Public Service Provider
- Marketing Coordinator
- Human Resource Specialist
OUTCOMES
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1503 | English Comp 1 | 3 |
| BLIT | 1103 | Discovering the Old Testament | 3 |
| MGMT | 1803 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MATH | 1103 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| HIST | 1203 | US History to 1877 | 3 |
| FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1703 | English Comp 11 | 3 |
| BLIT | 1203 | Discovering the New Testament | 3 |
| ECON | 1503 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| MGMT | 2603 | Computer Applications in Business | 3 |
| FNAR | 1103 | Intro to Fine Arts | 3 |
| Physical Activity | 2 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKTG | 2303 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MATH | 1203 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PSYC | General Psychology | 3 | |
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MGMT | 3032 | 2 hour technology | 2 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT | 2703 | Skill Formation of a Leader | 3 |
| ECON | 2703 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GNSC | Any General Science course | 3 | |
| ENGL | Any Literature course | 3 | |
| MGMT | 3012 | 2 hour technology course | 2 |
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH | 2503 | Applied Math and Statistics | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | ||
| ACCT | 2803 | Accounting I/ Track | 3 |
| MGMT | 3103 | Business Law I | 3 |
| MKTG | 3703 | Promotion Management/ Track | 3 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT | 3503 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| MGMT | 2104 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MGMT | 2303 | Principles of Management | 2 |
| Track/ Elective | 3 | ||
| MGMT | 3022 | 2 hour technology course | 2 |
| Elective/ Upper division | 3 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT | 4203 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Elective/ upper division | 3 | ||
| MGMT | 4503 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT | 4803 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT | 4703 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT | 4303 | Production/ Operations Management | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| MGMT | 4613 | International Business/ Track | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
Career Earnings
$51,500
average annual
$2,214,500
career average
$42k
Nonprofit Administrator
$34k
Entry-level manager
$77k
Marketing Coordinator
$53k
Human Resource Specialist
Related Majors
Wired Wednesday
Developed specifically for Traditional Undergraduate Students, MNU launched a new schedule in 2020. Semester-long courses are now held on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday for 75 minutes each.
Business Administration continues to be a highly sought out degree by students and employers alike. It provides an excellent and thorough foundation in skills necessary for success in today’s business world. These degrees will also prepare students for graduate study in management, law or other business specialties.
Yorton Clark
Dean, School of Professional and Graduate Studies Chair, Professional and Graduate Studies in Business Professor
YORTON CLARK
"For some, college can be just about gaining knowledge so one can get the best job and make the most money possible after graduation. We’ve changed that at MNU. ‘Passion to Serve’ is not just one of our tag lines. We’re about learning so that we can serve others."
Dean, School of Professional and Graduate Studies; Chair, Professional and Graduate Studies in Business; Professor
success stories
As an MNU student, you’ll encounter not only academic growth and career preparation but you’ll also transform through spiritual growth and time spent in service and mission. We think that’s a
recipe for success in today’s global world.
