Abilene Christian University

What you'll study

The major is 64 credit hours (with up to 25 hours of electives) and highlights a 39 credit-hour core plus 25 credits of electives for deeper study. Course topics and examples listed by the program include:

• Self Assessment in Leadership
• Teams and Team Leadership
• Crisis Management in Organizations
• Ethics for Leaders
• Leadership theories (classic and contemporary), leadership style and vocational integration
• Data- and research-based decision-making, research designs and statistical methods
• Organization-level decision-making, models of organizational change and development
• Management theory, human resources management, team dynamics, organizational behavior grounded in psychology
• Race and racism and their influence on the workplace
• Organizational communication theories and methods

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit an official high school transcript with a minimum 2.5 GPA and/or college transcripts with a minimum 2.0 GPA. An online program application and a non-refundable processing fee are required. ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission.

Career prospects

The program prepares graduates for management and leadership roles across private, nonprofit, and public sectors. Example job titles cited include management analyst, compliance manager, social and community service manager, executive coach, and nonprofit executive director. The program notes an expected increase in demand for management professionals and positions graduates for work in employee relations, sales, organizational dynamics, human resources, business development, project management, and customer service.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program participates in a Locked-In Tuition option that guarantees the same undergraduate tuition rate for the duration of the degree. The published cost reference on the program page lists $395 per credit hour and a $310 resource fee per term. For specific scholarships, institutional aid, or external funding opportunities, applicants should consult the university's financial aid office and program admissions resources.