Online Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies
Next Start Date
Spring 2025
Summer 2025 Priority Deadline: June 1, 2025
Average Cost of Tuition
$415 - $500 Per Credit Hour*
*Applies to eligible in-state and out-of-state students
Credit Hours Needed
Standard Program: 120
Program Format
Online - Asynchronous
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The innovative online B.S. in Leadership Studies degree provides graduates with the opportunity to advance their careers as professionals with a flexible, interdisciplinary and engaging learning experience.
The online Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies from Texas Tech University equips you with the skills to lead in today’s evolving job market. This flexible, fully online program blends leadership theory with practical application, preparing you for careers in business, human resources, public administration, and more. Earn credit for work and life experience, customize your degree with specialized concentrations, and gain a competitive edge with microcredentials. Start your journey to leadership success today.
Why Choose Texas Tech's Online Bachelor's Degree in Leadership Studies?
- Gain the Skills Needed to Advance Your Career
- This flexible online degree program guides and encourages the exploration of organizations and their influence in a local, state, national and global economy. The curriculum blends course options to include articulation of educational, professional and personal experience through an interdisciplinary course sequence.
- A flexible and customizable online leadership studies degree that fits your schedule.
- Available in residence or fully online, the program caters to diverse schedules and preferences. Students have the opportunity to balance work, family, and education commitments by taking classes anywhere, at any time.
Earn Academic Credit for Work and Life Experience Through PLA
At Texas Tech University, you can leverage your professional and life experiences for up to 9 hours of academic credit through our Credit for Work and Life Experience program, also known as Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). This option allows you to:
Accelerate Your Degree: Earn credit for your real-world knowledge and experience, speeding up your path to graduation.
Save on Tuition: Reduce your costs by applying PLA credits towards your degree.
Receive Personalized Guidance: Our advisors will help you assess and convert your work and life experiences into academic credits.
Our flexible online leadership studies degree prepares you for careers in a wide range of professions.
Graduates are equipped with leadership skills that are highly valued in various industries, enhancing career prospects and opportunities for advancement. This leadership degree will also provide post-traditional students with an opportunity to understand the roles and personal dynamics required to be an effective leader.
What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in leadership studies?
This versatile online degree opens doors to a multitude of career paths, making it an invaluable asset in fields such as:
- Business Management
- Human Resources
- Public Administration
- Non-Profit Sector
- Sales and Marketing
- Consulting
- Military and Defense
- Customer Service Management
- Government
The communication and strategic-thinking skills developed here are highly sought after by employers in today's ever-evolving job market.
Enhance Your Career with Microcredentials: Beginning in Spring 2025
Stay competitive in today’s job market by earning microcredentials as part of your online bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University. Our microcredential programs are tailored to provide you with specialized skills and knowledge in high-demand areas, making you stand out to employers:
Focused Learning: Gain targeted expertise in emerging fields through short, specialized courses.
Career Advancement: Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth with credentials that enhance your resume.
Flexible Options: Complete microcredentials alongside your degree at your own pace, from anywhere.
Texas Tech’s microcredentials are a powerful way to diversify your skill set and advance your career while earning your degree. Explore our microcredential offerings and see how they can complement your educational and professional goals.
Explore Microcredential OptionsChoose Three Areas of Concentration for Our Flexible Online Leadership Studies Degree
Students are required to complete coursework for three concentration areas with a minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours in each concentration.
- Two of the three concentration areas will be selected from the School of Professional Studies that include teaching students to understand leadership theory applied to practice: Organizational Leadership, Integrative Studies and Human Resources Development.
Additionally, students will select a third concentration area of their choosing from any concentration offered by academic departments at Texas Tech University. Note: GPA restrictions and prerequisites apply to the third area of concentration as determined by the academic college.
Affordable Online Education at Texas Tech University
At Texas Tech University, we offer competitive tuition rates for all our online programs. Out-of-state students enrolled exclusively in online courses enjoy rates equivalent to in-state tuition. Affordably pursue your degree from anywhere.
Estimate your tuition using the calculator through Student Business Service. Apply now and unlock your potential with Texas Tech University!
Comprehensive Support Services for Online Students
As an online student, you're never alone in your academic journey. We are committed to your success and offer a wide array of dedicated resources to support your educational experience.
From academic assistance to career guidance, and from prioritizing your health and safety to managing tuition and financial aid, we've got you covered. Explore our comprehensive services designed to help you excel academically, thrive personally, and prepare for a successful future.
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For more information about our online bachelor's in leadership studies degree program, contact:
School of Professional Studies: Email
Or Call: (806) 742-7100
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