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Advance Your Leadership Skills

As organizations face evolving challenges and dynamic markets, they need leaders who can inspire teams and make ethical decisions. The University of Dallas MBA with a Concentration in Leadership equips you with strategic, interpersonal, and organizational skills — preparing you to guide teams, shape culture, and lead with integrity and vision.

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Program Overview

Credit Hours: 39 Total Credit Hours / 18 Classes
Delivery Options: Online or on campus in Irving, Texas
Program Format: Flexible evening and online classes for working professionals
Accreditation: AACSB-accredited UDallas College of Business
Typical Duration: 2–3 years (depending on schedule and course load)

 

 

What You’ll Learn in the MBA Leadership Concentration

Strong Leadership is the foundation of every successful organization. An MBA with a concentration in Leadership prepares you to guide teams, drive change, and make strategic decisions rooted in ethical values and emotional intelligence.

At the University of Dallas, students in the Leadership concentration develop essential skills in communication, organizational behavior, change management, team dynamics, and strategic Leadership. With a curriculum grounded in ethics and purpose, graduates are equipped to lead with integrity, no matter the industry.

This concentration is ideal for aspiring executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and team leaders looking to maximize their impact in today's people-first business environment.

 

Career Paths for MBA Leadership Concentration Graduates

 

Operations Managers oversee daily business activities, manage teams, and ensure processes run efficiently. They align strategy with execution and often work cross-functionally.
COOs are responsible for the organization's overall operations and often serve as the second-in-command. They translate vision into systems, teams, and results.
These professionals work with companies to improve performance, culture, and change initiatives. They assess team dynamics and coach leadership through transitions.
HR Directors lead talent strategies, employee development, and workplace culture. Their Leadership ensures organizations attract and retain top talent.
Project Managers lead cross-functional teams to deliver on initiatives, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met. Leadership, communication, and organization are key.

Courses You'll Take

39 Total Credit Hours / 18 Classes

(Required for All Graduate Business Programs)
MANA 6V50 The Virtuous Leader. 
MANA 6V51 Business and the Common Good. 
BUAD 6320 The Effective Communicator.

BUAD 5F70 Cornerstone*
ACCT/FINA 6310 Financial Intelligence.
BUAD 6310 Quantitative Reasoning for Decision-Making.
MANA 7310 High Performance Work Teams.
LDRS 6310 Leading Innovation and Organizational Change.
MANA 7330 Integrated Business Operations. 
MANA 7340 Integrated Business Strategy.

*BUAD 5F70. Required for all international and probationary students, including conditional and qualifying admission statuses.

BUAD 6101 Leading Yourself. (Semester 1)
BUAD 6102 Enhancing Interpersonal Effectiveness. (Semester 2)
BUAD 6103 Career Advancement. (Semester 3)

Select one (1) course from the following:

CYBS 6345 Securing the Digital World.
BANA 7320 Data Visualization and Storytelling.
BANA 7355 AI for Business. 
BANA 7380 Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling and Dashboards.

LDRS 6395  Ethical Dimensions of Leadership.
LDRS 6360  Spiritual Leadership.
LDRS 5320  The Craft of Leadership

Apply to the Dallas MBA Program

Joining the University of Dallas MBA program is simple—no GMAT or GRE required. With multiple start dates throughout the year and flexible formats to fit your schedule, applying is the first step toward advancing your career with a values-driven, AACSB-accredited education. Whether online, on-campus, or hybrid, your MBA journey starts here. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

The Leadership concentration equips students with the skills, insight, and character needed to lead individuals, teams, and organizations with purpose. Rooted in UD’s commitment to ethical and human-centered business education, the concentration emphasizes self-awareness, emotional intelligence, organizational culture, and strategic leadership.

Students grow in key leadership and management competencies, including:

  • Strategic decision-making
  • Emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Leading organizational change
  • Coaching and talent development
  • Building high-performing teams
  • Ethical leadership and values-based management
Absolutely. Many courses integrate real-world data sets, case studies, and applied projects. The capstone-style applied analytics project allows students to build a professional portfolio piece that demonstrates practical experience to employers.
Most students complete the concentration within the standard MBA timeline. Full-time students may finish in as little as 1–2 years, while part-time and working students can progress at a pace that fits their schedule.
No. UD’s program is designed for students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. Courses start with foundational concepts and build upward, giving all students the support they need to master analytics tools and techniques.

About the Dallas MBA

The UDallas College of Business is AACSB-accredited and nationally recognized for its focus on practical, ethical, and globally minded business education. Our MBA program emphasizes values-driven leadership and provides the flexibility, rigor, and support working professionals need to succeed.

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