The Bachelor of Science in Applied Leadership is a self-designed 100% ONLINE program. This program helps you build the skills needed to lead people, work in virtual teams, communicate effectively, and develop the critical thinking and innovative mindset that helps you be a change agent in your organization. This program includes core leadership courses plus courses that YOU choose to fit with YOUR personal and career goals. Your career and education belong to you. Flexible. Personal. Yours.

The Applied Leadership degree completion program is perfect for people who would like to design and build their own bachelor’s degree with courses that are of interest to them. This degree is an excellent option for people who are not attracted to “cookie-cutter”, “prescriptive” programs. As a learner in this program, you will choose courses in consultation with an advisor in order to reach whatever goal you have, whether that includes completing fast, learning new skills, maintain work or career requirements, or whatever else you wish to do. 

Want an example of the flexibility? So, if you are interested in business then you can take business courses to supplement your Applied Leadership course requirements. Or, if you are interested in communications, you can take courses that are communication focused. Or, still, if you have an interest in public services, you are able to focus on completing public service-related courses. There are many options to choose from! You and your advisor will put the plan together so that you can complete your degree.

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The fully online and flexible Applied Leadership program builds the skills to lead organizations, work in virtual teams, communicate effectively globally, and develop the critical thinking and innovative mindset to succeed in business, nonprofit organizations, public service and self-employment.

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