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B.S. in Business Administration & Leadership

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$10,014*
NEXT START DATE

Apr 13, 2026
COMPLETION TIME

17.5 Months^†
AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
SEMESTER CREDITS

36

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Your Road to Management and Leadership Roles

If you aspire to spearhead projects and lead teams to success, this business management and leadership degree can equip you with the skills you need. Through our fully online coursework, you’ll gain confidence in handling organizational dynamics, communicating effectively, inspiring trust and addressing ethical situations. You’ll also learn essential business knowledge, such as deciphering financial statements, developing marketing strategies and analyzing consumer data.

With this bachelor’s degree in hand, you’ll be ready to advance your career into leadership and management positions.

All undergraduate programs at ACE are considered bachelor’s degree completion programs, which means they are designed for students with existing college credits. To complete the program, you must have an associate degree or a minimum of 60 credits to be admitted. ACE allows a maximum of 90 credits for transfer consideration – satisfiable through an approved educational institution, an ACE partner or completion of a proficiency exam.

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Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $10,000. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

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Tuition

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Total Cost B.S. in Business Administration & Leadership

Total Tuition

36 semester credits x $215 per credit

$7,740

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$2124 Technology and Library Fee
(36 Semester Credits X $59 per Credit)

$2,274

Total Program Cost

$10,014*

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Program Details

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Leadership program is built to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become and advance as managers and leaders within their respective fields. Graduates of the program will be able to decipher financial statements and make decisions about future business performance. They will develop, prepare, and manage marketing strategies taking consumer data into discussion. Those who earn the degree will also determine ways to organize and lead many aspects of a variety of projects.

Majors

Focus of Study

Program Outcomes

Evaluate skills and business knowledge to address challenges in a rapidly changing field, focusing on continued personal and professional growth. (AO5)
Analyze theories and motivational models to develop individual management and leadership styles, improve performance, and address challenging organizational dynamics. (AO1)
Assess effective communication, advocacy, and collaboration strategies to empower teams, set and achieve goals, and support decision-making and coaching. (AO2)
Describe strategies to inspire and restore trust and build coalitions in various workplaces. (AO3)
Evaluate current technology tools and metrics to address ethical situations, make data-informed decisions to support the direction of the business, identify gaps, and outline strategic changes. (AO4)

College Catalog

Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

April 13, 2026 Term

Apr 10, 2026

Payment Due

Apr 10, 2026

Application Due

Apr 13, 2026

Term Start

Apr 17, 2026

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

May 17, 2026

Term End

July 13, 2026 Term

October 05, 2026 Term

Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

LEAD4003	Collaborative Business Communication	3 Semester Credits
The use of communication strategies is effective when messages are tailored for internal and external business audiences, as well as for interpersonal and intrapersonal purposes. Effective uses of social media and technology are also explored. Students will determine ways to lead difficult conversations as a leader, such as through conflict resolution and reviewing basic mediation concepts.
MRKT4003	Introduction to Marketing	3 Semester Credits
Marketing concepts and processes for developing, implementing, and assessing the effectiveness of an effective marketing plan will be covered. Students will identify contemporary models and practices expected from marketers in an increasingly fast-paced, dynamic domestic and global market. Building from a foundational understanding of consumer behavior and marketing research, the development and implementation of marketing mix strategies will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of marketing communications that address traditional advertising and promotion with digital marketing.
LEAD4013	Strategic Servant Leadership	3 Semester Credits
Servant Leadership enriches the lives of others, which in turn, positively impacts an organization. Emphasis is placed on servant leadership with an exploration of how servant leadership is different from other styles of leadership. The course examines how servant leadership aligns with ethics, integrity, accountability, and being a socially responsible leader. Students will also discover how to apply strategy and systems thinking within a leadership role.
FIN4003	Finance and Sustainability in Business	3 Semester Credits
As a leader or manager, individuals need to understand financial practices to ensure sustainability. This course provides insight into the leader’s role related to financial planning, fundraising, and fiscal responsibility. Topics include budgeting and accounting, grants and proposals, and venture and private equity.
LEAD4023	International Business Leadership	3 Semester Credits
An overview of current international business theories, patterns, and management concepts is provided. Emphasis is placed on understanding the key factors that influence multinational operations and the variety of ways international business may evolve in the future. Students will describe how the global supply chain impacts various stakeholders. Students will explain how to enter the international market by identifying international trade policies, foreign currency issues, and market entry strategies. The course will focus on communication tools and negotiation tactics for students to develop their cultural competence, cultural awareness, and business decision-making skills.
LEAD4033	Project Management	3 Semester Credits
Planning, organizing, controlling, and leading are crucial phases in managing projects. Emphasis is placed on resource allocation and balancing competing priorities related to human resources, time management, and technological resources. Students will identify ways to manage and develop a team to successfully complete a project.
LEAD4043	Social Entrepreneurship in Business	3 Semester Credits
Social entrepreneurship has an impact on national and international economies. Topics include the role of entrepreneurs as they attempt to advance and sustain social and economic change and legal structures for operating as a small business. Innovation, invention, discovery, and creativity are themes throughout the coursework. Students explore business models and outline their own entrepreneurial business plan.
LEAD4053	Ethical and Legal Management Issues in Leadership	3 Semester Credits
The role of the leader is paramount in building organizational cultures that promote and reinforce ethical conduct. This course provides an introduction to organizational integrity and responsibility and related ethical, legal, and social issues.
LEAD4063	Strategic Planning and Implementation	3 Semester Credits
In this course, students gain knowledge and skills on how to design, implement, facilitate, monitor, and evaluate strategic planning for an organization. Topics include strategies to effectively plan and create a framework for formulating, adapting, and aligning organizational vision, mission, beliefs and goals within an overall strategic plan. The role of action planning, timelines, and forecasting also will be addressed.
HRM4003	Fundamentals of Human Resource Management	3 Semester Credits
Recruitment, retention, and talent management are key components in human resource management. Students discover topics such as workforce planning, compensation and benefits, training, and labor relations. Workplace safety and labor laws will be covered.

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