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MBA Programs in Leadership
Tuition, ROI, Graduate Salary, GMAT Requirements

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$49,405

Average Tuition – Leadership MBA Programs

$88,426

Average Starting Salary – Leadership MBA Programs

571

Average GMAT Scores – Leadership MBA Programs

162%

Average ROI – Finance MBA Programs

Executive Summary for MBA Programs in Leadership MBA Programs

The ranking team at MBAGuide.org, evaluated 96 Leadership MBA programs. Here is a summary of our comprehensive findings. Explore the details about the Leadership MBA, compare schools, find states and cities where the degree is offered.

  • Starting salary for new MBA graduates in Leadership is between $46,750 and $175,000 with an average of $88,426.
  • Campus tuition in for Leadership MBAs ranges between $7,458 to $176,600, with an average total tuition cost of $49,405
  • ROI for campus MBA programs in Leadership ranges between -40% to 906%, with an average ROI return of 162%
  • A GMAT score between 399 and 732 with an average of 571 is needed for acceptance into an MBA program in Leadership.
  • There are 96 campus and 77 online MBA Leadership Programs.
  • Average student enrollment varies between 8 and 3,836 with an overall average of 326.
  • Student / Faculty Ratio for MBA programs offering a Leadership concentration varies between 6:1 and 37:1 with an average of 17:1 students.
  • 97 MBA programs in Leadership are ranked by the following institutions MBAGuide: 84, US News: 24, Forbes: 21, BW: 23, Economist: 17 and FT: 15.
  1. Comprehensive comparisons, data and analysis – MBAGuide conducted an in-depth analysis of 96 AACSB-accredited campus MBA programs in Leadership to find the top programs in the country.
  2. Ranking metrics you care about – such as average starting salaries, tuition fees, return on investment (ROI), GMAT scores, alumni networks, student-to-faculty ratios, and more with no paywall.
  3. Detailed school profiles of Leadership MBA programs their strengths, faculty expertise, alumni networks to help align your program choice

Best 10 MBA Programs in Leadership

The University of Texas at Dallas

Naveen Jindal School of Management

Location:

  • Richardson

,

  • TX

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $45,000
  • Graduate Salary: $123,163
  • Graduate ROI: 243%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 689
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 21:1
  • Enrollment: 11,097

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 21
  • Accounting
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 1
  • Online Rank: 1
  • Best in:

Harvard University

Harvard Business School

Location:

  • Boston

,

  • MA

Control: Private for-profit

Academic Year: Quarter

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $149,820
  • Graduate Salary: $175,000
  • Graduate ROI: 17%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 730
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 7:1
  • Enrollment: 1,945

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • MBA

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • Concentrations: 24
  • Consulting
  • Data Analytics
  • E-Commerce
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Public Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports Management
  • Statistics
  • Supply Chain
  • Taxation
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 3
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Best in:

Northwestern University

Kellogg School of Management

Location:

  • Evanston

,

  • IL

Control: Private for-profit

Academic Year: Quarter

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $162,030
  • Graduate Salary: $175,000
  • Graduate ROI: 8%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 729
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 8:1
  • Enrollment: 3,074

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • MBA

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • Concentrations: 20
  • Accounting
  • Communications
  • Data Analytics
  • E-Commerce
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Financial Management
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Public Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Statistics
  • Sustainability
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 6
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Best in:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location:

  • Chapel Hill

,

  • NC

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $100,218
  • Graduate Salary: $133,517
  • Graduate ROI: 33%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 706
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 10:1
  • Enrollment: 2,820

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 14
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Project Management
  • Real Estate
  • Supply Chain
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 7
  • Online Rank: 4
  • Best in:

The University of Georgia

Terry College of Business

Location:

  • Athens

,

  • GA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $30,606
  • Graduate Salary: $120,510
  • Graduate ROI: 294%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 672
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 24:1
  • Enrollment: 9,895

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 20
  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Arts
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 10
  • Online Rank: 6
  • Best in:

Emory University

Goizueta Business School

Location:

  • Atlanta

,

  • GA

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $151,689
  • Graduate Salary: $149,759
  • Graduate ROI: -1%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 709
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 9:1
  • Enrollment: 2,808

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 16
  • Accounting
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Product Management
  • Real Estate
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 2
  • National Rank: 14
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Best in:

Columbia University

Columbia Business School

Location:

  • New York

,

  • NY

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $176,600
  • Graduate Salary: $162,099
  • Graduate ROI: -8%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 732
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 6:1
  • Enrollment: 4,036

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctorial
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • Concentrations: 13
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit
  • Operations Management
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 15
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Best in:

University of Southern California

Marshall School of Business

Location:

  • Los Angeles

,

  • CA

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $154,339
  • Graduate Salary: $150,314
  • Graduate ROI: -3%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 732
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 15:1
  • Enrollment: 6,933

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 14
  • Accounting
  • Arts
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Taxation
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 19
  • Online Rank: 9
  • Best in:

Georgetown University

McDonough School of Business

Location:

  • Washington

,

  • DC

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $124,814
  • Graduate Salary: $138,552
  • Graduate ROI: 11%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 697
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 12:1
  • Enrollment: 3,058

Degree Level(s):

  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 17
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • E-Commerce
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • International Business
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit
  • Operations Management
  • Other
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 20
  • Online Rank: 10
  • Best in:

The University of Iowa

Tippie College of Business

Location:

  • Iowa City

,

  • IA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $23,453
  • Graduate Salary: $112,820
  • Graduate ROI: 381%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 650
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 17:1
  • Enrollment: 5,226

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 15
  • Accounting
  • Communications
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 21
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Best in:

Interactive Table of the Best Ranked MBA Programs in Leadership

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Leadership MBA programs by RankSchool NameROITuitionAverage Starting Salary, and Campus or Online to find and to compare MBA programs in Leadership. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 The University of Texas at Dallas 243.00% $45,000 $123,163TXYes
2 Harvard University 17.00% $149,820 $175,000MANo
3 Northwestern University 8.00% $162,030 $175,000ILNo
4 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 33.00% $100,218 $133,517NCYes
5 The University of Georgia 294.00% $30,606 $120,510GAYes
6 Emory University -1.00% $151,689 $149,759GANo
7 Columbia University -8.00% $176,600 $162,099NYNo
8 University of Southern California -3.00% $154,339 $150,314CAYes
9 Georgetown University 11.00% $124,814 $138,552DCYes
10 The University of Iowa 381.00% $23,453 $112,820IANo
11 University of California, Berkeley 9.00% $139,628 $152,831CANo
12 University of Maryland 22.00% $98,865 $121,103MDYes
13 The Pennsylvania State University 87.00% $61,236 $114,483PAYes
14 The George Washington University 3.00% $113,090 $115,951DCNo
15 University of Tennessee at Knoxville 161.00% $38,875 $101,400TNYes
16 University of California, Davis 14.00% $95,438 $109,075CAYes
17 University of Delaware 105.00% $39,954 $82,000DEYes
18 The Ohio State University 1.00% $106,123 $106,779OHYes
19 The Pennsylvania State University Great Valley 200.00% $42,316 $127,000PAYes
20 University of Miami 19.00% $92,290 $109,555FLYes
21 University of Houston 83.00% $47,000 $85,878TXYes
22 Baylor University -8.00% $85,692 $79,176TXYes
23 Purdue University 110.00% $44,816 $94,000INYes
24 Oregon State University 46.00% $52,090 $75,900ORYes
25 University of Oklahoma 146.00% $33,306 $81,793OKYes
26 University of San Diego 46.00% $69,610 $101,333CAYes
27 Murray State University 449.00% $16,455 $90,419KYYes
28 Suffolk University 35.00% $59,391 $80,455MAYes
29 University of Dallas 186.00% $30,778 $88,000TXYes
30 Seaver College -14.00% $104,333 $89,258CAYes
31 Drexel University 47.00% $59,241 $87,061PAYes
32 University of Denver 2.00% $96,000 $98,276COYes
33 San Jose State University 131.00% $39,270 $90,800CAYes
34 University of Baltimore 120.00% $35,128 $77,400MDYes
35 Marquette University 95.00% $46,620 $90,700WIYes
36 California State University, Los Angeles 349.00% $22,052 $99,100CANo
37 Hult International Business School 21.00% $85,000 $102,928MAYes
38 University of Central Oklahoma 588.00% $9,068 $62,400OKYes
39 Seattle University 64.00% $53,130 $87,000WAYes
40 Saint Joseph's University 114.00% $42,912 $92,000PAYes
41 Claremont Graduate University -16.00% $96,520 $80,778CANo
42 University of Massachusetts Lowell 193.00% $26,127 $76,600MAYes
43 Missouri State University 313.00% $15,108 $62,400MOYes
44 University of the District of Columbia 225.00% $30,765 $100,000DCNo
45 Dominican University of California 220.00% $35,310 $113,000CAYes
46 Whitworth University 85.00% $34,560 $64,050WAYes
47 San Francisco State University 174.00% $28,000 $76,600CANo
48 Northern Illinois University 258.00% $26,096 $93,400ILYes
49 Millsaps College 30.00% $36,072 $46,750MSYes
50 California State University, Chico 266.00% $24,000 $87,750CAYes
51 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey-Camden 140.00% $47,292 $113,372NJYes
52 Kansas State University 383.00% $16,049 $77,550KSYes
53 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 107.00% $28,224 $58,350WINo
54 Jacksonville University 312.00% $31,500 $129,665FLYes
55 Loyola University Maryland -0 $59,950 $60,182MDNo
56 Ashland University 151.00% $30,300 $76,001OHYes
57 Kent State University 163.00% $19,908 $52,337OHYes
58 Illinois State University 284.00% $20,050 $76,900ILNo
59 University of Alaska Fairbanks 229.00% $27,202 $89,474AKYes
60 Quinnipiac University 40.00% $52,015 $73,000CTYes
61 Rowan University 85.00% $37,391 $69,300NJYes
62 State University of New York at Oswego 173.00% $22,860 $62,400NYYes
63 Columbus State University 651.00% $9,855 $74,000GAYes
64 Union University 223.00% $26,028 $84,000TNYes
65 Southern Arkansas University 437.00% $13,788 $74,000ARYes
66 University of Washington Bothell 130.00% $52,446 $120,800WANo
67 University of Alabama at Birmingham 363.00% $16,200 $75,000ALYes
68 North Dakota State University 162.00% $21,022 $55,000NDYes
69 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 91.00% $62,000 $118,300VAYes
70 Widener University 112.00% $36,102 $76,600PAYes
71 Bryant University 79.00% $42,180 $75,417RIYes
72 Rockhurst University 169.00% $25,760 $69,400MOYes
73 University of Houston-Clear Lake 230.00% $20,892 $68,900TXYes
74 Nova Southeastern University 105.00% $44,351 $90,756FLYes
75 University of South Dakota 219.00% $14,892 $47,553SDYes
76 University of Toledo 212.00% $23,506 $73,300OHYes
77 University of Northern Iowa 176.00% $23,917 $66,000IANo
78 Rochester Institute of Technology -40.00% $108,352 $64,800NYYes
79 West Virginia University 155.00% $24,273 $61,847WVYes
80 The University of Michigan-Flint -3.00% $73,328 $71,400MIYes
81 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 389.00% $12,420 $60,780OKYes
82 Western New England University 112.00% $36,000 $76,300MAYes
83 Lander University 210.00% $16,350 $50,700SCYes
84 University of New Haven 62.00% $39,770 $64,600CTYes
85 Le Moyne College 70.00% $35,952 $61,100NYNo
86 Indiana University Northwest 906.00% $7,458 $75,000INYes
87 University of West Florida 359.00% $12,460 $57,200FLYes
88 Southern Utah University 484.00% $9,212 $53,800UTYes
89 University of Central Missouri 186.00% $18,488 $52,900MOYes
90 East Carolina University 241.00% $18,072 $61,600NCNo
91 Clayton State University 240.00% $17,000 $57,800GAYes
92 Nichols College 95.00% $28,440 $55,392MAYes
93 University of North Alabama 257.00% $16,830 $60,000ALYes
94 Lamar University 384.00% $13,153 $63,600TXYes

An MBA program in Leadership will cost you between $7,458.00 to $176,600.00.

  • Number of Programs Offering Leadership MBAs: 96
  • Average GMAT Score for Leadership MBA Programs: 571
  • Average In-State Tuition for Leadership MBA Programs: $49,405.02
  • Average Graduate Salary for Leadership MBA Programs: $88,426
  • Average ROI for Leadership MBA Programs: 162%

Compare Leadership MBA Program Averages vs Campus

 AveragesMBA ProgramsOnline MBA Programs
Number of Programs9677
Average Starting Salary$88,426$84,359
Average MBA Tuition$49,405
$43,577
Average ROI162%170%
Average GMAT Scores571
563
Average Full-Time MBA Faculty7878
Average MBA Student Faculty Ratio17:117:1
Faculty with Doctorate84%84%
Average Full-Time MBA Enrollment326360
Average Part-Time MBA Enrollment322349
Average % of MBA Students from U.S.84%84%

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What is the Average MBA Salary for Leadership Graduates?

Though it’s not the only factor, compensation is an important consideration for individuals considering obtaining an MBA degree. Salaries for graduates with master’s degrees in Leadership can be significantly higher than those of graduates with only a bachelor’s degree. In addition, advance salary projections from the US Department of Labor show that average MBA salaries are expected to increase by 13.5% each year through the year 2028 with an annual need of 99,000 new managers needed each year.

MBA salaries differs wildly depending on the program you chose, the industry you enter and the experience you have. After earning an MBA from Millsaps College, the average MBA graduate annual salary is $46,750 . A degree from Northwestern University, will provide an annual salary of $175,000.

Average MBA starting salary for graduates from accredited programs is $88,426 with the lowest of starting of $46,750 and the highest reported starting salary of $175,000.

Average Graduate Salaries for In-Person Leadership MBA Programs

  • Average Leadership: $88,426
  • Lowest Leadership: $46,750
  • Highest Leadership: $175,000

10 Highest Salaries for In-Person MBA Graduates in Leadership

  1. Harvard University - $175,000.00
  2. Northwestern University - $175,000.00
  3. Columbia University - $162,099.00
  4. University of California, Berkeley - $152,831.00
  5. University of Southern California - $150,314.00
  6. Emory University - $149,759.00
  7. Georgetown University - $138,552.00
  8. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - $133,517.00
  9. Jacksonville University - $129,665.00
  10. The Pennsylvania State University Great Valley - $127,000.00

10 Lowest Salaries for In-Person MBA Graduates in Leadership

  1. Millsaps College - $46,750.00
  2. University of South Dakota - $47,553.00
  3. Lander University - $50,700.00
  4. Kent State University - $52,337.00
  5. University of Central Missouri - $52,900.00
  6. Southern Utah University - $53,800.00
  7. North Dakota State University - $55,000.00
  8. Nichols College - $55,392.00
  9. University of West Florida - $57,200.00
  10. Clayton State University - $57,800.00

Average Salary for Graduate of MBA Programs in Leadership Programs – Interactive Table

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Leadership MBA programs by Starting Salary, and Campus or Online to find and to compare MBA programs in Leadership. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University Avg. Starting SalaryIn State TuitionROIStateOnline
1 Millsaps College $46,750 $36,072 30.00%MSYes
2 University of South Dakota $47,553 $14,892 219.00%SDYes
3 Lander University $50,700 $16,350 210.00%SCYes
4 Kent State University $52,337 $19,908 163.00%OHYes
5 University of Central Missouri $52,900 $18,488 186.00%MOYes
6 Southern Utah University $53,800 $9,212 484.00%UTYes
7 North Dakota State University $55,000 $21,022 162.00%NDYes
8 Nichols College $55,392 $28,440 95.00%MAYes
9 University of West Florida $57,200 $12,460 359.00%FLYes
10 Clayton State University $57,800 $17,000 240.00%GAYes
11 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point $58,350 $28,224 107.00%WINo
12 University of North Alabama $60,000 $16,830 257.00%ALYes
13 Loyola University Maryland $60,182 $59,950-0MDNo
14 Southeastern Oklahoma State University $60,780 $12,420 389.00%OKYes
15 Le Moyne College $61,100 $35,952 70.00%NYNo
16 East Carolina University $61,600 $18,072 241.00%NCNo
17 West Virginia University $61,847 $24,273 155.00%WVYes
18 State University of New York at Oswego $62,400 $22,860 173.00%NYYes
18 University of Central Oklahoma $62,400 $9,068 588.00%OKYes
19 Missouri State University $62,400 $15,108 313.00%MOYes
21 Lamar University $63,600 $13,153 384.00%TXYes
22 Whitworth University $64,050 $34,560 85.00%WAYes
23 University of New Haven $64,600 $39,770 62.00%CTYes
24 Rochester Institute of Technology $64,800 $108,352 -40.00%NYYes
25 University of Northern Iowa $66,000 $23,917 176.00%IANo
26 University of Houston-Clear Lake $68,900 $20,892 230.00%TXYes
27 Rowan University $69,300 $37,391 85.00%NJYes
28 Rockhurst University $69,400 $25,760 169.00%MOYes
29 The University of Michigan-Flint $71,400 $73,328 -3.00%MIYes
30 Quinnipiac University $73,000 $52,015 40.00%CTYes
31 University of Toledo $73,300 $23,506 212.00%OHYes
32 Southern Arkansas University $74,000 $13,788 437.00%ARYes
32 Columbus State University $74,000 $9,855 651.00%GAYes
34 Indiana University Northwest $75,000 $7,458 906.00%INYes
34 University of Alabama at Birmingham $75,000 $16,200 363.00%ALYes
36 Bryant University $75,417 $42,180 79.00%RIYes
37 Oregon State University $75,900 $52,090 46.00%ORYes
38 Ashland University $76,001 $30,300 151.00%OHYes
39 Western New England University $76,300 $36,000 112.00%MAYes
40 University of Massachusetts Lowell $76,600 $26,127 193.00%MAYes
40 Widener University $76,600 $36,102 112.00%PAYes
41 San Francisco State University $76,600 $28,000 174.00%CANo
43 Illinois State University $76,900 $20,050 284.00%ILNo
44 University of Baltimore $77,400 $35,128 120.00%MDYes
45 Kansas State University $77,550 $16,049 383.00%KSYes
46 Baylor University $79,176 $85,692 -8.00%TXYes
47 Suffolk University $80,455 $59,391 35.00%MAYes
48 Claremont Graduate University $80,778 $96,520 -16.00%CANo
49 University of Oklahoma $81,793 $33,306 146.00%OKYes
50 University of Delaware $82,000 $39,954 105.00%DEYes

What is the Average In-Person MBA Tuition for Leadership Programs?


If you plan on attending an MBA program, it’s best to start thinking about fiscal responsibility. A prospective B-Student needs to weigh their tuition options. An AACSB-accredited MBA program can pave the way for a great starting salary or career advancement. An MBA program can provide the flexibility of completing a program while being employed in your respective career.

The average in-state tuition for an MBA in Leadership is $49,405.02 compared to an average campus program Leadership is $49,405.02 .

The lowest AACSB tuition rate at $7,458.00 from Indiana University Northwest.

The highest AACSB tuition rate is $176,600.00 from Columbia University.

Average Tuition for In-Person MBA Programs in Leadership

10 Most Affordable MBA Programs in Leadership

  1. Indiana University Northwest - $7,458.00
  2. University of Central Oklahoma - $9,068.00
  3. Southern Utah University - $9,212.00
  4. Columbus State University - $9,855.00
  5. Southeastern Oklahoma State University - $12,420.00
  6. University of West Florida - $12,460.00
  7. Lamar University - $13,153.00
  8. Southern Arkansas University - $13,788.00
  9. University of South Dakota - $14,892.00
  10. Missouri State University - $15,108.00

10 Most Expensive MBA Programs in Leadership

  1. Columbia University - $176,600.00
  2. Northwestern University - $162,030.00
  3. University of Southern California - $154,339.00
  4. Emory University - $151,689.00
  5. Harvard University - $149,820.00
  6. University of California, Berkeley - $139,628.00
  7. Georgetown University - $124,814.00
  8. The George Washington University - $113,090.00
  9. Rochester Institute of Technology - $108,352.00
  10. The Ohio State University - $106,123.00

Interactive Table – Tuition for MBA Programs in Leadership Programs

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Leadership MBA programs by Tuition to find and to compare MBA programs in Leadership. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University In State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryROIStateOnline
1 Indiana University Northwest $7,458 $75,000 906.00%INYes
2 University of Central Oklahoma $9,068 $62,400 588.00%OKYes
3 Southern Utah University $9,212 $53,800 484.00%UTYes
4 Columbus State University $9,855 $74,000 651.00%GAYes
5 Southeastern Oklahoma State University $12,420 $60,780 389.00%OKYes
6 University of West Florida $12,460 $57,200 359.00%FLYes
7 Lamar University $13,153 $63,600 384.00%TXYes
8 Southern Arkansas University $13,788 $74,000 437.00%ARYes
9 University of South Dakota $14,892 $47,553 219.00%SDYes
10 Missouri State University $15,108 $62,400 313.00%MOYes
11 Kansas State University $16,049 $77,550 383.00%KSYes
12 University of Alabama at Birmingham $16,200 $75,000 363.00%ALYes
13 Lander University $16,350 $50,700 210.00%SCYes
14 Murray State University $16,455 $90,419 449.00%KYYes
15 University of North Alabama $16,830 $60,000 257.00%ALYes
16 Clayton State University $17,000 $57,800 240.00%GAYes
17 East Carolina University $18,072 $61,600 241.00%NCNo
18 University of Central Missouri $18,488 $52,900 186.00%MOYes
19 Kent State University $19,908 $52,337 163.00%OHYes
20 Illinois State University $20,050 $76,900 284.00%ILNo
21 University of Houston-Clear Lake $20,892 $68,900 230.00%TXYes
22 North Dakota State University $21,022 $55,000 162.00%NDYes
23 California State University, Los Angeles $22,052 $99,100 349.00%CANo
24 State University of New York at Oswego $22,860 $62,400 173.00%NYYes
25 The University of Iowa $23,453 $112,820 381.00%IANo
26 University of Toledo $23,506 $73,300 212.00%OHYes
27 University of Northern Iowa $23,917 $66,000 176.00%IANo
28 California State University, Chico $24,000 $87,750 266.00%CAYes
29 West Virginia University $24,273 $61,847 155.00%WVYes
30 Rockhurst University $25,760 $69,400 169.00%MOYes
31 Union University $26,028 $84,000 223.00%TNYes
32 Northern Illinois University $26,096 $93,400 258.00%ILYes
33 University of Massachusetts Lowell $26,127 $76,600 193.00%MAYes
34 University of Alaska Fairbanks $27,202 $89,474 229.00%AKYes
35 San Francisco State University $28,000 $76,600 174.00%CANo
36 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point $28,224 $58,350 107.00%WINo
37 Nichols College $28,440 $55,392 95.00%MAYes
38 Ashland University $30,300 $76,001 151.00%OHYes
39 The University of Georgia $30,606 $120,510 294.00%GAYes
40 University of the District of Columbia $30,765 $100,000 225.00%DCNo
41 University of Dallas $30,778 $88,000 186.00%TXYes
42 Jacksonville University $31,500 $129,665 312.00%FLYes
43 University of Oklahoma $33,306 $81,793 146.00%OKYes
44 Whitworth University $34,560 $64,050 85.00%WAYes
45 University of Baltimore $35,128 $77,400 120.00%MDYes
46 Dominican University of California $35,310 $113,000 220.00%CAYes
47 Le Moyne College $35,952 $61,100 70.00%NYNo
48 Western New England University $36,000 $76,300 112.00%MAYes
49 Millsaps College $36,072 $46,750 30.00%MSYes
50 Widener University $36,102 $76,600 112.00%PAYes

What is the Average ROI for MBA Programs in Leadership?

Choosing an MBA program requires more than a glance at the school’s reputation or curriculum. The return on investment (ROI) should take center stage in your evaluation. This measurement reveals the potential value derived from your tuition investment, putting key factors such as starting salary and career progression under the microscope.

By scrutinizing the ROI, you’re not just making a decision—you’re making an informed one. This approach will ensure the selection of an MBA program that provides the most bang for your buck. Checking the ROI might not be an afterthought; it could be the game-changer in your MBA journey.

For MBA programs in across the U.S., the ROI ranges from -40% to 906%.The lowest MBA ROI of -40% is from the program at Rochester Institute of Technology.The highest MBA ROI of 906% is offered by Indiana University Northwest.On average, MBA programs across the U.S. have an ROI of 186%.

Interactive Table – ROI for MBA Programs in Leadership Programs

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Leadership MBA programs by ROI to find and to compare MBA programs in Leadership. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 Indiana University Northwest 906.00% $7,458 $75,000INYes
2 Columbus State University 651.00% $9,855 $74,000GAYes
3 University of Central Oklahoma 588.00% $9,068 $62,400OKYes
4 Southern Utah University 484.00% $9,212 $53,800UTYes
5 Murray State University 449.00% $16,455 $90,419KYYes
6 Southern Arkansas University 437.00% $13,788 $74,000ARYes
7 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 389.00% $12,420 $60,780OKYes
8 Lamar University 384.00% $13,153 $63,600TXYes
9 Kansas State University 383.00% $16,049 $77,550KSYes
10 The University of Iowa 381.00% $23,453 $112,820IANo
11 University of Alabama at Birmingham 363.00% $16,200 $75,000ALYes
12 University of West Florida 359.00% $12,460 $57,200FLYes
13 California State University, Los Angeles 349.00% $22,052 $99,100CANo
14 Missouri State University 313.00% $15,108 $62,400MOYes
15 Jacksonville University 312.00% $31,500 $129,665FLYes
16 The University of Georgia 294.00% $30,606 $120,510GAYes
17 Illinois State University 284.00% $20,050 $76,900ILNo
18 California State University, Chico 266.00% $24,000 $87,750CAYes
19 Northern Illinois University 258.00% $26,096 $93,400ILYes
20 University of North Alabama 257.00% $16,830 $60,000ALYes
21 The University of Texas at Dallas 243.00% $45,000 $123,163TXYes
22 East Carolina University 241.00% $18,072 $61,600NCNo
23 Clayton State University 240.00% $17,000 $57,800GAYes
24 University of Houston-Clear Lake 230.00% $20,892 $68,900TXYes
25 University of Alaska Fairbanks 229.00% $27,202 $89,474AKYes
26 University of the District of Columbia 225.00% $30,765 $100,000DCNo
27 Union University 223.00% $26,028 $84,000TNYes
28 Dominican University of California 220.00% $35,310 $113,000CAYes
29 University of South Dakota 219.00% $14,892 $47,553SDYes
30 University of Toledo 212.00% $23,506 $73,300OHYes
31 Lander University 210.00% $16,350 $50,700SCYes
32 The Pennsylvania State University Great Valley 200.00% $42,316 $127,000PAYes
33 University of Massachusetts Lowell 193.00% $26,127 $76,600MAYes
34 University of Central Missouri 186.00% $18,488 $52,900MOYes
34 University of Dallas 186.00% $30,778 $88,000TXYes
36 University of Northern Iowa 176.00% $23,917 $66,000IANo
37 San Francisco State University 174.00% $28,000 $76,600CANo
38 State University of New York at Oswego 173.00% $22,860 $62,400NYYes
39 Rockhurst University 169.00% $25,760 $69,400MOYes
40 Kent State University 163.00% $19,908 $52,337OHYes
41 North Dakota State University 162.00% $21,022 $55,000NDYes
42 University of Tennessee at Knoxville 161.00% $38,875 $101,400TNYes
43 West Virginia University 155.00% $24,273 $61,847WVYes
44 Ashland University 151.00% $30,300 $76,001OHYes
45 University of Oklahoma 146.00% $33,306 $81,793OKYes
46 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey-Camden 140.00% $47,292 $113,372NJYes
47 San Jose State University 131.00% $39,270 $90,800CAYes
48 University of Washington Bothell 130.00% $52,446 $120,800WANo
49 University of Baltimore 120.00% $35,128 $77,400MDYes
50 Saint Joseph's University 114.00% $42,912 $92,000PAYes
51 Western New England University 112.00% $36,000 $76,300MAYes
51 Widener University 112.00% $36,102 $76,600PAYes
53 Purdue University 110.00% $44,816 $94,000INYes
54 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 107.00% $28,224 $58,350WINo
55 University of Delaware 105.00% $39,954 $82,000DEYes
55 Nova Southeastern University 105.00% $44,351 $90,756FLYes
57 Marquette University 95.00% $46,620 $90,700WIYes
57 Nichols College 95.00% $28,440 $55,392MAYes
59 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 91.00% $62,000 $118,300VAYes
60 The Pennsylvania State University 87.00% $61,236 $114,483PAYes
61 Rowan University 85.00% $37,391 $69,300NJYes
61 Whitworth University 85.00% $34,560 $64,050WAYes
63 University of Houston 83.00% $47,000 $85,878TXYes
64 Bryant University 79.00% $42,180 $75,417RIYes
65 Le Moyne College 70.00% $35,952 $61,100NYNo
66 Seattle University 64.00% $53,130 $87,000WAYes
67 University of New Haven 62.00% $39,770 $64,600CTYes
68 Drexel University 47.00% $59,241 $87,061PAYes
69 University of San Diego 46.00% $69,610 $101,333CAYes
69 Oregon State University 46.00% $52,090 $75,900ORYes
71 Quinnipiac University 40.00% $52,015 $73,000CTYes
72 Suffolk University 35.00% $59,391 $80,455MAYes
73 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 33.00% $100,218 $133,517NCYes
74 Millsaps College 30.00% $36,072 $46,750MSYes
75 University of Maryland 22.00% $98,865 $121,103MDYes
76 Hult International Business School 21.00% $85,000 $102,928MAYes
77 University of Miami 19.00% $92,290 $109,555FLYes
78 Harvard University 17.00% $149,820 $175,000MANo
79 University of California, Davis 14.00% $95,438 $109,075CAYes
80 Georgetown University 11.00% $124,814 $138,552DCYes
81 University of California, Berkeley 9.00% $139,628 $152,831CANo
82 Northwestern University 8.00% $162,030 $175,000ILNo
83 The George Washington University 3.00% $113,090 $115,951DCNo
84 University of Denver 2.00% $96,000 $98,276COYes
85 The Ohio State University 1.00% $106,123 $106,779OHYes

ROI for MBA Programs

  • Average: 186%
  • Lowest: -40%
  • Highest: 906%

10 Highest ROI for MBA Programs in Leadership

  1. Indiana University Northwest - 906.00%
  2. Columbus State University - 651.00%
  3. University of Central Oklahoma - 588.00%
  4. Southern Utah University - 484.00%
  5. Murray State University - 449.00%
  6. Southern Arkansas University - 437.00%
  7. Southeastern Oklahoma State University - 389.00%
  8. Lamar University - 384.00%
  9. Kansas State University - 383.00%
  10. The University of Iowa - 381.00%

10 Lowest ROI for MBA Programs in Leadership

  1. The Ohio State University - 1.00%
  2. University of Denver - 2.00%
  3. The George Washington University - 3.00%
  4. Northwestern University - 8.00%
  5. University of California, Berkeley - 9.00%
  6. Georgetown University - 11.00%
  7. University of California, Davis - 14.00%
  8. Harvard University - 17.00%
  9. University of Miami - 19.00%
  10. Hult International Business School - 21.00%

What is the Average GMAT Score Needed for an MBA Program in Leadership?

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized examination used by MBA schools to assess their applicant pool. The test is strategically designed to measure an applicant’s analytical, verbal, writing and mathematical skills. The GMAT is used as a predictor of success in MBA programs and tests one’s ability to successfully handle the advanced quantitative and qualitative study of business and management.

Even though some B-Schools may not require a GMAT Scores, there’s a good chance that a highly-competitive MBA program does require the GMAT. With that being said, average GMAT Scores for in-person MBA programs in Leadership is 571 with a highest of 732 and the lowest of 399

The average GMAT score needed for a Leadership MBA program from an institution is between 399 from University of New Haven to 732 from Columbia University. The average GMAT scores for Leadership MBA programs is 571.

It’s important to note that not all MBA programs require a GMAT Score for admissions, but most reputable programs do. With that being said, if you have your eye on a list of competitive programs, it’s best to boost your GMAT Score accordingly. Outside of a solid GMAT Score, B-School admissions departments look at a candidate’s undergraduate GPA, professional experience, letters of recommendation, CV, and personal statement. A strong undergraduate performance may offset a sub-part GMAT Score. The average GMAT Score for on-campus MBA programs in Leadership is a 571.12 compared to an average MBA program score of 571.12. It is recommended that each B-School applicant take a GMAT diagnostic test in order to determine whether or not further study and/or a prep course is needed to boost your score.

Average GMAT Score for MBA Programs in Leadership

  • Average: 571
  • Lowest: 399
  • Highest: 732

10 Lowest GMAT for MBA Programs in Leadership

  1. University of New Haven - 399
  2. Southern Utah University - 420
  3. University of North Alabama - 447
  4. Nova Southeastern University - 450
  5. Nichols College - 450
  6. The University of Michigan-Flint - 455
  7. Indiana University Northwest - 458
  8. Le Moyne College - 460
  9. Jacksonville University - 460
  10. University of Washington Bothell - 462

10 Highest GMAT for MBA Programs in Leadership

  1. Columbia University - 732
  2. University of Southern California - 732
  3. Harvard University - 730
  4. Northwestern University - 729
  5. University of California, Berkeley - 729
  6. Emory University - 709
  7. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 706
  8. Georgetown University - 697
  9. The University of Texas at Dallas - 689
  10. The University of Georgia - 672

No GMAT or GRE: Best MBA Programs in Leadership

More than 233 AACSB accredited MBA programs do not require their applicants to take GMAT exam. Many well-known programs such as the University of Michigan and the University of California, Los Angeles no longer require the exam. If you are unsure where you would like to take your program, then you should take the GMAT sooner rather than later so you don’t lose time meeting the score requirement of a program.

Alumni from Schools Offering an MBA in Leadership

There are pros and cons when considering the size of your MBA in Accounting program. Larger, more diverse student populations, may lend itself to greater networking and job placement opportunities; whereas smaller programs may provide for more meaningful interactions with fellow classmates.

The importance of networking, whether it’s by way of campus job fairs, student organization members, or faculty mentorship, should not be understated when considering an MBA program. The average MBA enrollment size has a direct impact on your studies, your job prospects, your ability to define your career goals and after graduation connections.

Every B-School has a strategy behind their enrollment sizes. If a prospective B-Student is looking for networking opportunities, wants to attend job fairs, and plans on joining student organizations, B-School enrollment size plays an important role in the decision making process. For the B-Student interested in the smaller cohort-style classroom experience and thrive with face-to-face collaboration with their professors, a manageable enrollment size is the preferred option.

For Leadership MBA programs, the range for full-time enrollment is between 8 and 3,836. For part-time enrollment, the range is between : 5.00 and : 1,575.00.

Average Enrollment for MBA Programs Offering an MBA in Leadership

10 MBA Programs with the Highest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. The University of Texas at Dallas - 3,836
  2. University of Southern California - 2,201
  3. University of New Haven - 1,192
  4. Saint Joseph's University - 807
  5. The George Washington University - 712
  6. University of Miami - 710
  7. Georgetown University - 497
  8. University of Tennessee at Knoxville - 479
  9. Purdue University - 476
  10. University of Toledo - 462

10 MBA Programs with the Smallest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. Southern Utah University - 8
  2. Indiana University Northwest - 10
  3. Southern Arkansas University - 21
  4. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - 28
  5. University of the District of Columbia - 29
  6. University of Delaware - 38
  7. Millsaps College - 39
  8. University of West Florida - 45
  9. The University of Michigan-Flint - 47
  10. Whitworth University - 49

Student / Faculty Ratio for MBA Programs in Leadership

For most students, their professors are the first exposure to the business world. They are normally practitioners in the field and have successful risen to the top of their respective careers. B-School Leadership Professors can guide you toward a specific concentration, provide the latest industry trends, and put you on the right track, career-wise. The Student/Faculty ratio is important to those interested in building a lasting relationship with their professor. To use them as a networking opportunity and an advisor.

Top 10 Concentrations Available from Schools Also Offering an Degree in Leadership?

Highly competitive B-Schools recruit part-time and full-time professors that are both academic and industry influencers. They are the subject matter experts in their respective concentrations. To meet the diverse needs of Leadership businesses, MBA programs here have risen to the challenge by offering you an array of more than 47 MBA concentrations including:

  • Leadership: 97
  • Marketing: 88
  • General Business: 86
  • Finance: 86
  • Accounting: 85
  • Management: 80
  • Data Analytics: 79
  • Corporate Finance: 68
  • Information Systems: 60
  • Entrepreneurship: 56

Here are the top schools offering the widest variety of concentrations to choose from:

The Importance of MBA Accreditation for MBA Programs

The importance of accreditation can’t be underestimated. For many, knowing your school is accredited by the AACSB and regionally accredited by the US Department of Education is enough assurance that you will receive a quality education, where credits are more likely to transfer, and you will be qualified for loans, grants, and scholarships.

AACSB accreditation is considered to be the gold standard in business school credentialing. Established to promote high-quality business education in the U.S., AACSB members developed a stringent accreditation process. Members are held accountable for following an established business education framework set forth by the AACSB. With that comes MBA degrees conferrals that are widely recognized by Fortune 500 companies. This results in lucrative job opportunities.

MBA Program Options Available for Leadership MBA Programs

Options for earning your Leadership MBA have never been more flexible. Leadership MBA programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your MBA, no matter your life situation or schedule.

There are 96 Leadership accredited MBA programs. 4 private and 57 public schools offering Leadership MBA programs.

Number of Award Earned for MBA Programs Offering an Leadership Degree

The ranking of MBA programs is certainly not an exact science and plenty of subjective reasoning and biases come into play. We offer insights into ranking as another way to evaluate a potential MBA program.

Of the 96 accredited MBA programs offered in Leadership, 84 of them have been recognized by at least one distinguished publication MBAGuide, PQ, US News, Forbes, BW, Economist and FT garnering an award as one of the best MBA programs in the country.

Publications and the number of awards granted for an MBA degree in Leadership :

  • MBAGuide: 84
  • US News: 24
  • Forbes: 21
  • BW: 23
  • Economist: 17
  • FT: 15

How We Rank the Best MBA Programs in Leadership

MBAGuide.org employs a comprehensive ranking methodology that combines quantitative data (80% of the score) with qualitative assessments (20%) to evaluate MBA programs. The quantitative component considers factors such as student-faculty ratio, tuition, enrollment, and post-graduation salaries, while the qualitative aspect incorporates editorial ratings and school reputation, providing a well-rounded view of each program’s quality and value.

Best MBA Programs by Concentration: Online and In-Person

What is an MBA in Leadership?

MBA Programs in Leadership equip students with the strategic and decision-making skills demanded by today’s business environment. Strategic leaders make sense of chaotic situations, develop realistic solutions that are attuned to the complexities of the operating environment, and commit to them with determination and resolve.

As corporations continue to contract and expand into varying industries, it is vital for managers to develop the skills necessary to successfully address this new environment. The ability to think strategically about the challenges your organization faces and to take the steps necessary to define, execute, and sustain strategy is essential for global success.

With this advanced degree, you may be qualified to hold such positions as:

  • Executive-Level Managers Including
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Director of Operations
  • Management Positions

An MBA in Leadership is designed for individuals committed to refining their leadership and strategy skills, as well as planning for a future with greater responsibility on a larger scale. With an MBA in Leadership, you’ll learn from seasoned business leaders in the classroom and spend time working in corporations and nonprofits to internalize concepts. You’ll master both the soft and hard skills needed to become a successful leader.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, one of the most in-demand graduate degrees available today and offers students the chance to learn an effective, diverse mixture of management theory and applied strategies from communication and supply chain management skills to financial and marketing needs.

With a strong focus on applied sciences and business knowledge, MBA students experience real-world interactions with other students and professors, providing a sense of collaboration between students as they tackle different facets of business theory.

An MBA with a concentration in Leadership an advanced graduate degree that helps students build the critical tools and framework necessary to lead, manage, and grow businesses. Generally offered as a 2-year program, the majority of MBA programs require candidates to have at least 3 years of work experience before they begin the course work.

Common program requirements include accepting at least one internship during the term, writing a thesis or capstone project reflecting on the student’s growth over the year, and passing an exit exam or comprehensive final examination.

With an MBA in the highly sought after Leadership sector, your career has few limits. You use the degree as a stepping stone to a variety of high-level roles in business or government and it opens up new career possibilities or advancement within your current role.

As business and industry demands change within the Leadership sector, a graduate-level degree prepares you for taking on new challenges by preparing you with thinking and adaptation skills required in the every changing world of Leadership.

An MBA in Leadership prepares you for advanced career tracks within the sector including technical and business consulting, accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, and organizational leadership. The MBA is the degree of choice for world-class executives who have the knowledge and real-world experience to add value to their organizations and apply practical business solutions.

What Are Benefits of Earning an MBA?

  • Increased Job Opportunities: What exactly will an MBA do for you? Mid- to upper-level management positions are available to you. Jobs that see fewer applicants, such as chief executive officer, are also open to you. Earning your MBA qualifies you for positions that range from department director to enterprise director and chief operating officer. Employment for MBA candidates is projected to increase by six percent per year over the next seven years. Three-quarters of employers say that they plan to hire MBA graduates in 2016, while ninety-two percent are increasing the number of MBA internships that they offer.
  • Increased Earnings: A recent study showed that the average MBA graduate’s pay was 50% higher than their position before earning their degree. Even more impressive, in the five years after earning their MBA, the average pay increased by 80%. These figures clearly show the financial benefits of an MBA but they don’t address the personal satisfaction that comes with greater responsibility.
  • Sharpen Your Professional Skills: As a graduate of an MBA program, you’ll develop the skills necessary to succeed in a competitive business environment. You’ll learn to think critically about problems, communicate effectively, work on a team and analyze complex financial data. You’ll also have access to some of the brightest minds and the latest resources in today’s business world.
  • Greater Job Security: Today’s job market is more turbulent than ever before, filling many with uncertainty and fears of being left out. Earning an MBA not only increases your earning potential but also offers a foundation for greater career stability and security. With the marketable skills to lead teams, take initiative and make positive changes in companies, you can quickly establish a secure foothold in an otherwise shaky job market.
  • Become a Respected Member of Your Business Community: Choosing to earn an MBA enables you to position yourself as a respected member of your business community. An MBA increases your professional vocabulary, enhances your strategic thinking and analytical skills, and gives you a broadened level of cultural knowledge. Whether you pursue a program that offers concentrations or one focused on leadership and global management, an MBA will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed.

What Skills Do I Need to be Successful In Leadership?

According to a recent survey by the Financial Times, these are the top-five most important skills employers look for in MBA graduates:

  • The Ability to Work with a Wide Variety of People: This attribute is important because not all of the people you are communicating with will have the same educational background, interests, or objectives. Your ability to work with a wide variety of people is what enables you to be a successful manager.
  • Time Management and Ability to Prioritize: The ability to prioritize and manage time is one of the most important skills that any professional must master. As your career progresses, your work time will increase, but if you can’t manage your time well you’ll always be at risk of not meeting deadlines and expectation
  • Understanding and Mastering the Digital Impact on Businesses: Due to this disruption in business models and processes, many companies have transitioned from analog organizations to digital organizations and individuals competencies in information technology are needed.
  • Ability to Build, Sustain and Expand a Network of People: The ability to build, sustain and expand a network of people is one of the most valuable skills that a business manager can have. It’s not enough to know the technical aspects of your job. And it’s not enough to be passionate about your work. To succeed in this position as a business manager, you must also be able to build and sustain an effective network of contacts.
  • Ability to Solve Complex Problems: Business management is often about conceiving a strategy that employs the best, most effective solutions to get a job done. The thought process behind solving a complex problem is much more complicated than solving a simple one–making it one of the top skills of modern business managers. Complex problems require the manager to think on their feet, and ask questions throughout the entire process.

What Typical Classes Will I Take in My Leadership MBA Program?

Business schools typically offer programs that provide a comprehensive, rigorous training in business fundamentals and leadership. Full-time and part-time curricula exist, with part-time programs requiring students to balance school with full-time employment. As a student, you have the option of emphasizing an area of expertise by choosing a major or completing an integrated program. MBAs have flexibility in course selection due to the curriculum’s interdisciplinary nature; however, a typical curriculum has core courses, as well as required and elective courses in various disciplines.

Core Curriculum for MBA Programs

Typical core MBA classes will differ from program to program, however the following list gives you an idea of the kinds of classes you can expect as outlined in curriculum at Wharton MBA and Florida Atlantic University:

  • Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership: Develop a leadership style that fits your situation. Learn the many aspects of teamwork and explore the key components of successful leaders.
  • Marketing Management: The MBA program in Marketing Management trains students to apply analytical concepts and marketing tools to decisions like segmentation and targeting, branding, pricing, distribution, and promotion.
  • Microeconomics for Managers: This course provides an introduction to microeconomics, which is the study of how the markets for goods and services operate. Topics covered include supply, demand, consumer behavior, market price and output, production, cost, simple competitive market equilibrium, simple monopoly pricing and output determination, price discrimination, and bundling.
  • Advanced Microeconomics for Managers: Teaches microeconomic theory in a business setting. It helps readers learn how to use microeconomics to enhance decision making and to make more profitable business decisions. The book includes topics such as sophisticated pricing policies, transfer pricing, strategies for dealing with competitor firms, cooperation strategies, managing under uncertainty and more.
  • Statistics and Regression Analysis for Managers: Work with two key statistical data methodologies including regression analysis and experimentation. Learn to apply these techniques to real-world situations.
  • Management Communication for Speaking and Writing: Management Communication for Speaking and Writing (MBA) will help you strengthen your skills in persuasion, presenting confidently, and answering questions.
  • Business Law and Applied Ethics: Businesses, non-profit corporations and governmental entities all engage in activities that can lead to legal disputes. Business Law and Applied Ethics provides an understanding of the principles that govern these disputes and how they apply to businesses. In addition, students will develop skills and tools to lead or manage a business while creating and maintaining an ethical environment.
  • Financial Accounting: Financial Accounting provides a thorough overview of the theory, concepts, techniques, and applications that are necessary for understanding the accounting cycle, asset valuation, income determination, financial reporting, basic business taxes, and owner’s equity. This text is an ideal medium for lecturers to use for courses designed for graduate students lacking any previous course in accounting.
  • Leadership: Financial decisions are among the most important a corporation’s managers must make. Investment policy, financing policy and working capital policy all depend on a firm’s unique financial requirements and opportunities. Leadership provides tools and applications of corporate financial analysis and forecasting, as well as discussion of the implementation of these policies in current business situations.
MBA in Leadership

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