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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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

Admission Requirements

A high school diploma or GED

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QUESTIONS?

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

 

Last updated: 10/29/2024