Online Degree in Enterprise Leadership
With an emphasis on real-world applications, students in the Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Leadership program acquire problem-solving strategies to optimize their workplace performance and develop the business and communication skills needed to be successful in leadership roles.
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Graduates will be prepared to:
- Analyze, explain, and model leadership roles that support effective practices and action in dynamic organizational environments
- Apply strategies that optimize the relationships between individuals, teams, organizations, and local, national, and global communities
- Articulate how culture influences individual behaviors, professional ethics, and organizational value
- Communicate an enterprise’s vision through spoken and written strategies that inspire others to support the organization’s mission
- Research, analyze, and assess data that contribute to successful organizational strategies in evolving enterprises and environments
To prepare graduates for diverse career paths in a range of fields, the Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Leadership program offers an interdisciplinary and customizable curriculum. Students complete eight core courses in organization behavior and social sciences and choose a major concentration in Business Essentials, Human Resources, or Strategic Communication. Enterprise Leadership students also select an elective certificate comprised of four courses from outside of the major.
The Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Leadership degree requires 45 units total, including the major core, concentration, and elective certificate courses, as well as writing and foundational disciplines requirements and elective courses.
Core Courses
Complete all eight
- ORG BEH 301-DL Organization Behavior
- ORG BEH 307-DL Principles of Leadership
- ORG BEH 310-DL Organizational Change
- ORG BEH 367-DL Strategic Planning and Management
- ORG BEH 391-DL Cultural Competencies & Global Leadership
- PSYCH 213-DL Social Psychology
- SOCIOL 226-DL Sociological Analysis
- ORG BEH 395-DL Capstone
Major Concentrations
Choose one
Elective Certificates
Choose one
Elective certificates provide students with the opportunity to build skills in a wide range of areas to meet career objectives and earn a stand-alone credential to demonstrate expertise in the professional arena.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Leadership
Writing & Foundational Disciplines | Major | Electives | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Writing: 2 units |
Core courses: 8 units Concentration: 4 units |
Certificate courses: 4 units Other electives: 15 units |
45 units |
To earn the Bachelor of Science degree, students complete a total of 45 units, including a writing requirement, a foundational disciplines requirement, and the major core, concentration, and elective certificate requirements, and electives.
Two writing courses (ENGLISH 111 and 205) and courses in three foundational disciplines—humanities, scientific inquiry and quantitative reasoning, and social sciences—are required. Two courses in the foundational disciplines requirement apply perspectives on power, justice, and equity: one course focused within the United States and one course focused globally. A philosophy course on professional ethics is also required.
See detailed Bachelor of Science degree requirements.
More about the Online Enterprise Leadership Degree
Online Enterprise Leadership Admission & Transfer Policy
Application to Northwestern University School of Professional Studies bachelor's degree programs is completed online. Once admitted, many students create a shorter path to degree completion by applying transfer credit. View detailed application instructions and transfer credit policies on the Admission & Transfer Policy page.
Online Enterprise Leadership Course Schedule
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Online Enterprise Leadership Tuition & Financial Aid
The School of Professional Studies offers competitive tuition rates for undergraduate courses. The Tuition & Financial Aid page lists current per-course tuition rates in addition to financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Registration for Online Enterprise Leadership Degree
Registration for courses opens 8 to 10 weeks before each quarter and is accessed CAESAR, Northwestern's student records system. View course registration timelines and instructions on the Registration Information page.