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Online Leadership Degree Programs

Online leadership degrees and certificate programs with specializations in organizational leadership, strategic leadership, non-profit leadership, and more.

LeaderFor all the recent controversy over the sizes of CEO compensation packages, C-level salaries continue to rise, for one simple reason: visionary leadership is both rare and essential for business success, and competitive companies are eager to pay whatever price it commands.

These accredited colleges and universities offer a wide variety of online leadership programs that will equip you with the managerial, critical thinking, strategic planning and communication skills to lead both established companies and start-up enterprises to the next level. These programs are invaluable for both new managers and experienced executives in business, government, the military and non-profit organizations. (cont.)

Coursework for these leadership degree programs varies depending on the level and particular focus of the program that’s right for you. You’ll study the leading theories, best practices and relevant case studies of business leadership in today's complex global marketplace. Coursework typically includes topics such as:

  • Personal and professional leadership qualities and skills
  • The philosophies and examples of great leaders
  • Managing organizational change and uncertainty
  • Creative thinking, strategic planning and execution
  • Team building for powerful collaboration
  • Leadership challenges in the global economy
  • Corporate citizenship and social responsibility

If you’re aiming your career in the direction of the corner office, earning a bachelors, masters or doctoral business degree with a concentration in Leadership can help position you for the fast track.

Explore the Business Leadership degree programs below and request more information today. The respective college or university will assist you in making sure that a particular program is the best choice for your educational and career goals.

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University of Phoenix

  • Organizational Leadership (Doctoral)
    The Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership degree program offered by University of Phoenix provides learners who hold a professional master’s degr... Read More
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Post University Online

  • Corporate Innovation Concentration (MBA)
    The Online MBA degree program in Corporate Innovation is designed to develop professionals who are currently leading or plan to lead their organizations for ... Read More
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Keiser University Graduate School

  • Business Administration (Master's)
    Earn your MBA online at your convenience through Keiser University, a leader in Florida career education for over 30 years. Keiser University’s tradition of ... Read More
  • Business Administration - Leadership (Master's)
    Keiser University's career-oriented MBA prepares students to compete in the modern business world. MBA students complete general coursework in contemporary m... Read More
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Kaplan University Online

  • Management/Change Leadership (Master's)
    Whether you are looking to build upon your existing career or begin an exciting and new high-level profession, earning a Master of Science in Management degr... Read More
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Capella University

  • Organizational Leader Development (Master's)
    Position yourself to fill the leadership shortage projected by many of today‘s businesses. This specialization focuses on the psychological principles of eff... Read More
  • Management and Leadership (Bachelor's)
    In today's efficiency-driven business environment, the ability to lead people and manage resources continues to be increasingly important. The focus of this ... Read More
  • Leadership (Master's)
    Leaders who understand change management and the importance of ethical conduct position themselves to thrive in today‘s complex and global business environme... Read More
  • Leadership (Doctoral)
    Enhance your ability to manage and lead in today's fast-paced, global business environment with this online Leadership PhD specialization. The curriculum off... Read More
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Regis University

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Norwich University

  • Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
    Most organizations are over-managed and under-led. The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) program is built to meet these challenges head-o... Read More
  • Organizational Leadership (MBA)
    Norwich University’s online MBA program is designed for successful working professionals who want to further their credentials in today’s highly competitive ... Read More
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New England College

  • MS in Management/Nonprofit Leadership
    New England College was created in 1946 to serve the educational needs of service men and women after WWII. Today, we pride ourselves in offering programs on... Read More
  • MS in Management/Strategic Leadership
    New England College was created in 1946 to serve the educational needs of service men and women after WWII. Today, we pride ourselves in offering programs on... Read More
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Gonzaga University

  • Master of Communication & Leadership Studies
    Where Communication Professionals Learn to Lead Gonzaga University is an accredited, non-profit, private university ranked as one of the top-three schools o... Read More
  • Master of Organizational Leadership
    Create Lasting Change. Build a Legacy. Gonzaga University’s renowned online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is an interdisciplinary program that... Read More
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Western International University

  • Innovative Leadership (Master's)
    You want to learn the complex process of effective communication within an organization. You want to inspire organizational change. You want to understand yo... Read More
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Lewis University

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Walden University Online

  • Nonprofit Management & Leadership (M.P.A)
    As governmental and nongovernmental institutions increasingly overlap and evolve, the demand for well-educated management professionals to excel in public se... Read More
  • Nonprofit Management and Leadership - Course-Based (Ph.D.)
    Without constant attention to democratic and social institutions, a society and its individuals cannot prosper. This specialization investigates these issues... Read More
  • Nonprofit Management and Leadership - Mixed-Model (Ph.D.)
    Without constant attention to democratic and social institutions, a society and its individuals cannot prosper. This specialization investigates these issues... Read More
  • Public Management and Leadership - Course-Based (Ph.D.)
    Public services are being delivered through alternative nongovernmental institutions, and citizens and their elected officials are expecting more from those ... Read More
  • Public Management and Leadership - Mixed-Model (Ph.D.)
    Public services are being delivered through alternative nongovernmental institutions, and citizens and their elected officials are expecting more from those ... Read More
  • Public Management and Leadership (M.P.A.)
    Apply a systems perspective as you create a public enterprise model and develop strategies for organizational change in the public organization of your choic... Read More
  • M.S. Leadership - Innovation & Technology
    Link business strategy with innovation with the Innovation and Technology specialization. Learn to leverage technology and analyze emerging technologies to a... Read More
  • General Management (M.S)
    Through the General Management specialization, you can develop an understanding of the integration of business strategy and human resources in a competitive ... Read More
  • M.S. Leadership - Entrepreneurship
    The Entrepreneurship specialization gives you hands-on experience in leading a new business or fostering a new business enterprise within an organization. Ex... Read More
  • M.S. Leadership - Human Resources Leadership
    The Human Resources Leadership specialization helps you acquire a deeper awareness of leadership styles and how they affect individuals and teams. Learn to l... Read More
  • M.S. Leadership - Project Management
    Develop the strategies required to manage projects of various scopes and sizes through the Project Management specialization. Explore topics such as project ... Read More
  • M.S. Leadership - Self-Designed
    Design your own specialization and tailor the program to your interests as you connect to a number of unique Walden experiences by combining specialization “... Read More
  • M.S. Leadership - Sustainable Futures
    In this specialization, you will focus on creating large-scale change that creates value, contributes to a sustainable future, and is responsive to organizat... Read More
  • Master of Science in Leadership
    The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are dema... Read More
  • Leadership (MBA)
    Connect to success with a Master of Business Administration from Walden University, ranked among the top 10 largest online graduate programs for business by ... Read More
  • Sustainable Futures (MBA)
    Develop the skills to manage large-scale change that adds value, contributes to a sustainable future, and responds to the needs of both organizations and soc... Read More
  • Doctor of Business Admin - Leadership
    Explore new frameworks and perspectives that will help you to lead and manage change effectively. Investigate a variety of current leadership principles and ... Read More
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Benedictine University Online

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Argosy University Online

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Grand Canyon University

  • Leadership (Master's)
    The Masters of Science in Leadership (MSL) degree program is designed to provide applied cognitive and behavioral skill sets necessary to be an effective lea... Read More
  • MBA and MS in Leadership (Dual Degree)
    The Master of Business in Administration and Master of Science in Leadership (MBA/MSL) dual-degree program is designed to afford students the opportunity to ... Read More
  • Leadership (MBA)
    The Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Leadership combines the broad-based, general management curriculum of the MBA program with speciali... Read More
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Tiffin University

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Creighton University

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Liberty University Online

  • Human Services - Executive Leadership (Master's)
    Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Executive Leadership is designed for you to master the study of human behavior ... Read More
  • Management and Leadership (Master's)
    Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Management and Leadership program prepares students to excel as business professionals in a variety of management posi... Read More
  • Leadership (M.B.A.)
    Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership prepares you for leadership positions in the business world. You wi... Read More
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University of the Rockies

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Ashford University

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Jones International University

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Strayer University

  • Professional Studies (MBA)
    The MBA program offers a broad set of business management tools while also allowing students a choice of concentration in order to tailor their degrees to fi... Read More
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California InterContinental University

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