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MBA

MBA with a Specialization in Leadership

Build Next-level Skills with a Leadership Program Specialization

Leadership Specialization At-A-Glance:

  • Pursue this specialization as part of our MBA program or choose our Leadership MBA pathway which allows you to earn an MBA with an embedded Graduate Certificate in Leadership. 

  • Gain the confidence to develop teams, drive innovation and navigate complex challenges in the workplace. 

  • Apply today with no GRE or GMAT scores required. 

Get To Know Our Leadership Program Specialization

Take your goals to the next level with our MBA with a Specialization in Leadership. Here at DeVry University and our Keller Graduate School of Management, we prepare you with the knowledge, skills and forward-thinking mindset essential for success in today’s tech-driven business world.

Through hands-on, real-world application, you'll develop the confidence to lead diverse teams, implement strategic goals and drive growth. Join a community of empowered individuals focused on reshaping the future of leadership and unlock your ability to energize and inspire your employees.

Classes Start Monday, January 6, 2025

You can earn your Master's Degree in Business Administration-Leadership in 1 year + 4 months—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

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Course Waivers at Keller

Master’s Advantage

Put your degree to work sooner!

 
3
fewer courses
6
fewer months
 
 
Up to
$6,800
in savings
Are you eligible?

If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business, technology or a degree with a technology specialization you may be eligible to waive up to three courses (or nine credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these prior learning credits,1 you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put a master’s degree to work for you even sooner.

Accelerated Schedule
1 year
4 months
Average 10 credit hours per semester + 9 hours prior learning credit
OR
Normal Schedule
2 years
8 months
Average 6 credit hours per semester

Accelerate on Your Schedule

Whether you want to complete your program faster or prefer a slower pace, we can help you choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments.

  • Accelerated schedule: Earn your certificate in as little as 1 year and 4 months when you enroll full-time, completing 3 semesters at an average of 10 credit hours each per 12-month period with no breaks and apply 9 hours of qualifying prior learning credit.

  • Normal schedule: Earn your certificate in 2 years and 8 months when you enroll full-time, completing 3 semesters at an average of 6 credit hours each per 12-month time period with no breaks.

  • Part-time schedule: Work with your Student Support Advisor to develop a flexible schedule that fits your life.

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Stackable Programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

Our Leadership Program Specialization includes business and leadership courses that cover the following skills:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership
    Gain the skills to lead organizational change within the digital business environment, apply artificial intelligence tools and methods to solve problems and promote innovation in decision-making.
  • Strategic Decision Making
    Develop critical thinking and strategic decision-making strategies to plan and execute organizational change with risk management, core values and technology in mind.
  • Performance Analysis
    Learn to analyze internal and external factors that contribute to organizational performance.
  • Intercultural Leadership
    Build skills to employ various leadership and communication styles across a global and culturally diverse workforce.

Accreditation and Recognition Matter

Our MBA With a Specialization in Leadership is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.

DeVry is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

Student Achievement
At-a-Glance
Stackable Programs

Build Your Resume—And Your Skills

Make every course count. All courses within our Graduate Certificate in Leadership are embedded in our Leadership MBA pathway. Qualifying classes can also be applied toward our standard MBA program with a Leadership Specialization. Build your skills—and your resume—one step at a time.

When applying for your next credential, qualifying transfer credits will be evaluated and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. See Academic Catalog for details.

MBA
13-16
Courses
Graduate Certificate
4
Courses

 

The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements. Exact credit hours varies based on MBA specialization enrolled in.

Career

Career Opportunities in Leadership

Graduates with our Leadership Specialization may consider careers including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Company Leader or Manager

  • Management Consultant

  • Strategic Planning Manager

  • Organizational Development Manager

  • Operations Manager

  • General Manager

Academic Catalog
Academic Catalog
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Course Waivers at Keller
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Program Guides
Program overview
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1Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.

2Student Achievement At-a-Glance - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.

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