Business Leadership
Gain the important skills you need from USD that are especially designed for advancing your career and taking on leadership roles in a variety of industries, including finance, marketing, human resources and more.
Enhance Your Business Acumen and Leadership Skills
The business leadership programs at USD will expand your leadership capacity in the application of strategic planning; enhance your skill-set to better navigate business complexities with improved decision-making; move into leadership and coaching positions; and maximize organizational performance.
As a student in business leadership, you will develop skills in critical thinking, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving, all of which are essential for effective leadership in the business world. The program also emphasizes the development of ethical leadership, emphasizing the importance of social responsibility and sustainability in business.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to take on leadership roles in a variety of industries, including finance, marketing, human resources and more. Growing your leadership skills is a valuable asset when seeking to advance your career and make a positive impact in the business world.
Degrees & Offerings
Business Leadership
CertificateThe curriculum of the business leadership certificate is designed for working professionals to expand leadership capacity in the application of strategic planning, enhance their skillset to better navigate business complexities with improved decision making, move into leadership and coaching positions and maximize organizational performance. This certificate would also be ideal for prospective students looking to grow in these areas, but who are not yet ready to pursue a full graduate-level degree such as an MBA.
It includes 12 credit hours of coursework and covers a range of topics related to leadership theory and practice, management, organizational behavior, managerial accounting, finance and business strategy. The credits earned in this certificate may be applied to the master's program in business administration.
Business Administration: Business Leadership (MBA)
Master'sThe business leadership specialization is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a business leader such as the ability to motivate and inspire others, communicate effectively and make sound decisions in complex and uncertain situations. Discover the latest trends and innovations in business, including emerging technologies, global markets and sustainable business practices.You will take courses in management, marketing, accounting, finance and other key business areas, with a particular focus on leadership development and strategic thinking.
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Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing
As the business world continues to grow and diversify, our students graduate with both a firm knowledge of business essentials and the experience they'll need to apply that knowledge to an exciting, ever-changing field.
Beacom Career Success Center
The Career Success Center has career development services to support students every step of the way.
Beacom Student Success Center
Your academic success is our priority. In the Beacom Student Success Center, you can meet with academic advisors and find the resources you need to thrive.
Faculty & Staff
Elizabeth Manser Payne
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Surprisingly Affordable
Whether you’ve recently completed your undergraduate degree, or you want to kick your career up a notch, graduate school is the next logical step. The good news is there is funding for both online and on-campus students to get you through your program.Graduate Tuition & Costs
Learn more about tuition and fees for undergraduate students and see how your out-of-pocket costs at USD compare to those at other colleges and universities. Visit the Graduate Tuition & Costs Detailed page for program specific costs and fees.
Financial Aid
Navigating options for how to pay for college can be challenging, but you are not alone. The Office of Financial Aid will work with you and your family to explore how you can make your college education even more affordable.
Graduate Assistantships
USD offers opportunities for grad students to earn a reduced tuition rate in exchange for their teaching, research and service efforts to the university.
