Leadership Development

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Program Information

  • Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus
  • Pathway: Business & Management
  • Program Code: 10-196-1
  • Offering: Online, In-class
  • Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
  • Start Dates: August/January

About the Leadership Development Degree

DESCRIPTION

Develop effective leadership skills crucial to today’s workforce. This program is designed for those in a full-time leadership position, as well as individuals seeking preparation for a future leadership role. Core courses are taught online in eight-week sessions; remaining technical courses are offered as online, hybrid and face-to-face options.

Students can use the skills learned in this degree in any career.

Additional program details: Students gain skills to think critically, solve problems, organize, build work teams, develop and maximize human resources, and develop effective leadership soft skills. 

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Detailed Program Information

2024-25 Curriculum

Course Course Name Credits
BADM-106 MS O­ffice for Business Applications 3
ENG-195

Written Communication ‡ 
(or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡

3
LDRSHP-164 Personal Leadership Strategies 3
LDRSHP-189 Team Building and Problem-Solving 3
PSYCH-199

Psychology of Human Relations 
(or) Any 200-level PSYCH course

3
ACCTG-126

Accounting for Managers
(or) ACCTG-110 Financial Accounting

3
HRMGT-193 Human Resource Management 3
LDRSHP-168 Organizational Development 3
LDRSHP-195 Communication Strategies for Leaders 3
SOCSCI-103

Think Critically and Creatively
(or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course

3
ECON-195

Economics 
(or) Any 200-level ECON course

3
HRMGT-133

Legal Issues and Employment Law 
(or) BADM-165 Legal Environment of Business

3
HRMGT-169 Diversity and Change Management 3
HRMGT-198 Business Ethics 3
LDRSHP-191 Supervision 3
ELECTIVES (Six credits) 6
ENG-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ 
(or) SPEECH-210 Conflict and Communication

3
LDRSHP-190 Leadership Development 3
MATH-134

Mathematical Reasoning
(or) Any 200-level MATH course

3

TOTAL CREDITS

60

‡ Prerequisite required.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

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Important Dates

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Program Outcomes

• Utilize quality strategies and tactics
• Apply effective leadership skills
• Apply Human Resource policies and procedures
• Perform supervisory management functions to achieve organizational objectives

Career Outlook

Students can use the skills learned in this degree in any career. Those in leadership roles are focused, disciplined and receptive to new ideas, and they have a clear vision of how to achieve their goals. Students can use the skills learned in this degree in any career, such as: Accounting, Banking, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, Human Resources, Hospitality, Funeral Services, Marketing, Supply Chain Management.

Possible Careers
Department/Division/Team Leader
Coordinator
Director
Manager
Supervisor

Admission Requirements

A high school diploma or GED

Scholarships

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QUESTIONS?

Business & Management Academic & Career Pathway
414-456-5323
leadpathway@matc.edu

 

Last updated: 05/24/2024