Bachelor of Science in Leadership — Online
Enhance your leadership capacity with a Bachelor of Science in Leadership degree. To achieve success, businesses and organizations rely on leaders—outstanding individuals who are adept at leading teams, making difficult decisions, and effecting change.
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We’re committed to creating an education as unique as your career path. So, whether your goal is a new career or moving up in your field, our innovative programs will get you going your way.
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Customize your plan
We work with you to map your path to your goal.
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Learn from experience
From real-world case studies to employer-based projects, we prepare you to manage what comes next.
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Choose your focus
Whatever you’re passionate about, you’ll find the classes to sharpen your specialty.
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Study anywhere, on your time
Part-time or full-time, we move at your speed, to get you where you’re going.
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Leadership is specifically designed to help you develop the skills required to assume a future leadership position. This innovative undergraduate program includes courses in psychology, writing, negotiation, finance, ethical decision making, logic, and organizational behavior.
Experiential / Co-op opportunities
Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace.
This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.
Get Set with a Custom Course Plan
General Requirements
University-Wide Requirement
Minimum 120 total semester hours required
Minimum 2.000 GPA required
Students must earn a minimum of 60 Northeastern University semester hours in order to receive a bachelor's degree.
Note: Individual program requirements may exceed the above minima.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Foundation Courses
48 semester hours required
English
Complete one of the following with corresponding labs:
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Complete the following two courses with corresponding labs:
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Mathematics
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Economics
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Information Technology
Choose one of the following:
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Business
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Communication
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Psychology
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Major Courses
42 semester hours required
Sociology
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Leadership and Human Services
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Communication
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Management
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International Relations
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Capstone
| 3.00 |
Electives
Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours to reach 120 semester hours.
Now Let's Talk Admissions
You know where you are headed and you've seen how our program will lead you there. So let's get going. Here's what you need to know before you enroll.
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language
International Requirements
Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.
Global Engagement Learn how our teaching and research benefit from a worldwide network of students, faculty, and industry partners.
Financing Requirements
Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.
How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.
Cost and Tuition
Application Deadlines
Entry Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer Semester
| Fall 2021 Deadline if Transferring Credit | Deadline |
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| August 12, 2021 | September 9, 2021 |
| September 29, 2021 | October 27, 2021 |
| Fall 2021 Deadline if not Transferring Credit | Deadline |
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| September 2, 2021 | September 9, 2021 |
| October 20, 2021 | October 27, 2021 |
Student Body Profile
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, leadership and management jobs are projected to grow as fast as average. Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree can get ahead of the competition and secure high-level management jobs. 500,000 management jobs are expected to be added by 2024.
What can you do with your degree?
The Bachelor of Science in Leadership program is specifically designed for students who wish to advance their career in a new job, or to assume a higher leadership position within their current organization.
Graduates may wish to consider jobs as:
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Directors
- Human Resources Managers
Career Opportunities and Services
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From our Students
Getting used to the online format and working at the same time wasn't as difficult as I had thought and having professors that care made a huge difference. –Brian LaPointe
Did You Know?
A bachelor’s degree is worth $2.8M over an employee’s lifetime (Center On Education and the Workforce, 2011).
Did You Know?
The median salary for management positions is $98,560 — the highest of all major occupation groups.
From Our Faculty
“We take our students on a wholesome leadership journey with a thoughtful program that integrates experiential learning with global collaboration and understanding skills.” — Stephanie Colbry, PhD, Lead Faculty Member
From Our Students
“I took a lot of online classes which made it easy for me to get through the program.”
— Varda Tse Halidy