MBA in Leadership
Earn your MBA in Leadership: Online, In-Person or Hybrid
Develop practical leadership and management skills with a focus on organizational strategy, team effectiveness, and ethical decision-making. Designed for working professionals, the Leadership certificate prepares graduates to advance into supervisory and managerial roles across industries.
Application Deadline: August 8
Why Marilyn Davies College of Business?
Curriculum:
To obtain an MBA degree with an Leadership specialization, students are required to take 10 core courses in addition to their chosen certificate courses.*
| MBA LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||
| LEAD 6305 | Leading from Within | 3 |
| LEAD 6315 | Leading High Performing Teams | 3 |
| LEAD 6310 | Leading with Influence | 3 |
| LEAD 6320 | Leading in a Dynamic World | 3 |
| LEAD 6370 | Leadership Lab From Theory to Practice | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Complete descriptions of the above courses can be found in our MBA Leadership Course descriptions.
The core courses are included in our Part-Time and Full-Time MBA programs.
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 6102 | Graduate Colloquium | 1 |
| MBA 6203 | Managerial Accounting and Budgeting | 2 |
| MBA 6204 | Managerial Finance | 2 |
| MBA 6205 | Management of the Supply Chain | 2 |
| MBA 6208 | Marketing Management | 2 |
| MBA 6217 | AI for Business Transformation | 2 |
| MBA 6218 | Business Ethics and law | 2 |
| MBA 6219 | Business Leadership | 2 |
| MBA 6220 | Strategic Management and Capstone | 2 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Complete descriptions of the above courses can be found in our MBA Core Course descriptions .
Please note that for some MBA candidates, leveling courses may be required.
Certificate courses are offered in the evenings, one class every eight weeks, and can be completed in as little as 12 months. Complete descriptions of the above courses can be found in our MBA Leadership Course descriptions.
Application Deadlines:
Additional application requirements can be found on our admissions and requirements page.
Accreditations and Accolades
The Skills and Topics Covered in MBA Leadership Courses Include:
- Leading and influencing stakeholders across functions to drive alignment and organizational outcome
- Communicating strategically to inform decision-making and clearly present business results
- Applying advanced interpersonal leadership skills to manage relationships, resolve conflict, and build trust
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Evaluating and developing employee performance to improve productivity and support strategic objectives
- Building, leading, and sustaining high-performing teams in complex organizational environments
Suitable Candidates for the Leadership MBA Program:
UHD's MBA in leadership will assist leaders in all industries who are in first time or early leadership or managerial positions. It is also suitable for leaders who want to enhance and refresh their knowledge in current leadership methods and research.
The MBA in leadership program investigates the many dimensions of leadership and provides opportunities for students to practice these skills in their daily work routines, transforming the way students perceive their roles within an organization. The goal is to develop well-rounded leaders who are exposed to a wide variety of leadership characteristics, enabling students to refine their personal leadership styles to be the most effective within their organizations, their communities, and their circles of influence.
Ready to Grow your Executive Leadership Skills?
AACSB-accredited and designed for working professionals, this program develops the strategic leadership capabilities needed to guide teams, influence decision-making, and drive organizational performance.
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Contact Us
Address:
320 N. Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-221-8252
Prospective or Inquiring information: mba@uhd.edu
Current Student Advising Information: MDCOBGradAdvising@uhd.edu
Additional MBA Certificate Options
MBA in Accounting
MBA in Business Intelligence
MBA in Finance
MBA in Human Resources Management
MBA in International Business
MBA in Project Management and Process Improvement
MBA in Sales Management and Business Development
MBA in Supply Chain Management