Lynchburg College

What you'll study

• Core executive topics: strategic leadership and planning, communication and relationship management, ethics and social responsibility, systems thinking and business principles (including financial management, risk assessment and operational improvement), and organizational development to shape culture and improve performance.
• Concentrations (all delivered within the same 37-credit, one-year online framework):
  • Corporate Leadership — executive-level strategy, corporate governance, innovation management, stakeholder governance, performance metrics and resource allocation.
  • Emergency Management and Global Health — disaster response, crisis leadership, emergency preparedness, incident command, crisis communication, policy and research in global health; includes an in-person practicum consisting of a disaster-management intensive exercise in Virginia.
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Technology Leadership — AI strategy and implementation, technology ethics and governance, digital transformation leadership, assessment of organizational readiness, risk management and stakeholder communication for responsible innovation.
  • Government and Public Leadership — public policy development and advocacy, public-sector leadership, community engagement, policy analysis, evidence-informed decision-making and leadership approaches emphasizing equity and inclusion.

Entry requirements

The source text does not provide specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the university for detailed prerequisites and application instructions.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for high-level leadership roles consistent with their concentration: C-suite and senior management positions in corporate settings; executive roles in emergency management, humanitarian response and global health; leadership positions overseeing AI adoption, digital transformation and technology governance; and senior roles in government, nonprofits and public-facing organizations responsible for policy, program delivery and community outcomes.

Scholarships & funding angle

No funding specifics are listed in the programme text. Applicants should explore the university's general scholarships, employer tuition assistance, professional association grants and federal or private loan options, and contact the admissions office about available financial support or application deadlines.