B.S. in Business Administration & Leadership

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$9,510*
NEXT START DATE

Jul 07, 2025
COMPLETION TIME

17.5 Months^†
AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
SEMESTER CREDITS

36

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B.S. in Business Administration and Leadership

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Leadership program is built as a transfer friendly degree completion program, providing 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.

NOTE: Requires an associates degree or 60 credit hours

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 $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M 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 86% 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.

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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.

¹Source: Student Right to Know

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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 $1620 Technology and Library Fee (36 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit)	$1,770
Total Program Cost	$9,510*

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
$1620 Technology and Library Fee
(36 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit)

$1,770

Total Program Cost

$9,510*

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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.

Program Outcomes

Identify skill sets and business knowledge that will enhance the ability to meet the challenges of an increasingly demanding and rapidly changing field.
Prepare for business employment with the opportunities for advancement in the business field.
Explore theories to develop individual management and leadership styles.
Communicate effectively, advocate for a team, and detail ways to lead a communicative environment for empowerment.
Indicate ways to collaborate with various stakeholders to set and reach goals as a foundation for decision making team development and coaching.
Describe various motivational models to improve performance, identifying the organizational dynamics and challenges facing group decision making.
Describe strategies to inspire and restore trust and build coalitions in culturally diverse workplaces.
Summarize common problem-solving tools or metrics to address ethical situations, maintain the direction of a business, identify gaps, and outline strategic changes.

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Start Dates

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

July 07, 2025 Term

Jul 02, 2025

Payment Due

Jul 07, 2025

Application Due

Jul 07, 2025

Term Start

Jul 11, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

Aug 10, 2025

Term End

September 29, 2025 Term

January 12, 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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Admission Requirements

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International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

^*This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, receipt of institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.

†This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, a satisfactory pace, successful course completion, and meeting program milestones as required.

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A Note About Licensure:

While this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the intended program outcomes, it does not lead to licensure, certification, or endorsement. ACE offers several programs that do provide a pathway to licensure, certification, or endorsement and they can be found here.

B.S. in Business Administration & Leadership

$9,510*

Jul 07, 2025

17.5 Months†

36

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B.S. in Business Administration and Leadership

Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

Quality You Expect

Flexibility You Need

Tuition

Total Cost B.S. in Business Administration & Leadership

$7,740

$1,770

$9,510*

Program Details

Program Outcomes

Start Dates

July 07, 2025 Term

September 29, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term

Courses

Featured Faculty

Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admissions

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

17.5 Months^†