MBA Organizational Leadership
MBA and Organizational Leadership Concentration at USF
The University of Sioux Falls MBA in Organizational Leadership is extremely versatile and will prepare you to diagnose systemic organizational issues, creatively solve problems, influence organizational culture and climate and develop people within your organization.
Organizational leadership is an interdisciplinary field of study that blends concepts from management, leadership and psychology that aid individuals to develop their own skills and abilities, which are extremely relevant across an organization. When you pursue an MBA in Organizational Leadership at USF, you will learn about various leadership theories like transformational and servant leadership, develop a keen understanding of motivational theories and understand the role tasks and relationships have when managing people.
Why USF for Your MBA Degree?
Accredited. USF has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). Not all MBA programs can say that. Be sure you ask all the MBA schools you’re considering about their accredited status.
Christian. USF is a private, Christian university. Choose USF and you’ll do more than choose an MBA school. You’ll join a true Christian fellowship with an MBA education that can help grow your career.
Organizational Leadership Concentration. The MBA in Organizational Leadership includes 36 semester hours.
Core MBA Courses (24 s.h.)
| BUS 510 | Managerial Communications | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 520 | Managing Organizational Dynamics | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 524 | Marketing Management | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 530 | Leadership & Ethical Management | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 535 | Cost Management | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 550 | Managerial Economics | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 554 | Financial Planning and Control | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 560 | Strategic Management | (3 s.h.) |
Organizational Leadership Concentration (Choose 12 s.h.)
| BUS 528 | Innovation and Problem Solving | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 531 | Empowering Others | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 536 | Leading by Serving | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 541 | Leading Change | (3 s.h.) |
| BUS 543 | Leading Innovation | (3 s.h.) |
Recommended Program Sequence for Organizational Leadership Concentration:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | ||
| BUS 510 | Managerial Communications | BUS 5** | Concentration Elective |
| BUS 520 | Managing Organizational Dynamics | BUS 5** | Concentration Elective |
| BUS 524 | Marketing Management | BUS 5** | Concentration Elective |
| BUS 530 | Leadership and Ethical Management | BUS 5** | Concentration Elective |
| BUS 550 | Managerial Economics | BUS 554 | Financial Planning and Controls |
| BUS 535 | Cost Management | BUS 560 | Strategic Management |
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There is no fee to apply for admission to USF’s MBA program, and it can take as little as 20 minutes. Please follow the steps below to apply.
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A personal statement is required. Using your best writing skills, you will explain in 250-500 words your long-term education and career goals, stating any areas of specific interest and experience that may be relevant to your graduate program.
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Applicants are encouraged to call or email the MBA office at any time throughout the application process. You are also welcome to contact the MBA staff for a campus visit. Once your completed application materials are received, the admissions committee will review them. You may be asked to interview with a graduate faculty member as part of the application review process. You will be notified of the committee's decision in a timely manner.
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