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Leadership MBA Degree Concentration

Being an effective leader is not simply having a title and the ability to delegate. It requires an understanding of the myriad dimensions of leadership, from the makeup of your team to remote team management to empowering your team to excel.

Focused on current leadership methods, this degree program will help you develop into a well-rounded leader, whether you are in a leadership position for the first time, or you’ve been a long-term leader and are simply looking to refresh and enhance your leadership skills. You will take what you learn in class today and apply it at work tomorrow.

How Long Does it Take to Get an MBA?

Full-Time MBA Program

Complete in 12, 15 or 18 months

On our University City Campus in Philadelphia

Part-Time Hybrid MBA Program

Complete in as little as 24 months

In Philadelphia and paired with online learning

Leadership Concentration Curriculum

A few of the topics covered in this concentration include:

  • Virtual team leadership
  • Negotiations
  • Sustainability
  • Digital supply leadership
  • Ethics
  • Value creation

The MBA concentration in leadership is offered in person.

Requirements and Coursework

Choose three courses (nine credits) from the concentration-specific courses below for a leadership specialization.

Course Title Credits
MGMT 610 Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Decision-Making 3
MGMT 660 Leading the Digital Supply Chain 3
MGMT 670  Business Ethics 3
MGMT 676 Sustainability and Value Creation 3
MGMT 680 Leading for Innovation 3
ORGB 620 Leading Virtual Teams 3
ORGB 640 Negotiations for Leaders 3

View the full MBA degree requirements in the Drexel Catalog

LeBow Alum Walker Allen

I’m a generalist, and so while I’m not doing balanced scorecards every day, practicing that in class taught me to think about financial reporting as a management function.

Executive Director, CCS Business Operations

Comcast

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Joe Dipre Headshot

I knew that this experience, and the network that came with it, would lead me to a more prosperous career.

Financial Operating Analyst

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Christopher Stroup

The Lawrie program provided the challenge I’d been seeking and helped me push into a new area.

Financial Advisor

Abacus Wealth Partners

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Aicha Ly Headshot

The diversity of the MBA cohort gave me hope for the next generation of leaders.

Senior Market Research Analyst

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Alexander Nwobi Opaluwa Headshot

Somehow, every class gives you a ‘wow’ moment, where you understand something you’ve thought about before but didn’t know how to explain.

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MBA Concentration in Leadership Career Options

An MBA with a concentration in leadership allows students to pursue a management career in a wide variety of industries. There isn’t a single industry or organization where being an effective leader is not an asset.

Learn more about our Graduate Career Services

Connect with Us

To learn more about Drexel LeBow’s MBA program, prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session or request additional information.

Graduate Office

215.895.2115