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You've got goals. And you want a degree that gives you the skills to achieve them. Regent's Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies will equip you with a solid foundation in innovative leadership, ethics, strategic planning and decision making—preparing you to lead with excellence in a multitude of roles. You'll explore key concepts and theories such as leader-member exchange (LMX), servant leadership, and transformational leadership. You'll also choose one of six concentrations that best aligns with your career goals.
Identify and analyze complex problems and develop strategies for optimal resolution.
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.
Fully Online
8-Week Course Sessions
120+ Credit Hours
Online
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 120+
On completing the B.A. in Leadership Studies degree, you will be able to:
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2018-19 Tuition Rates
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2019-20 Tuition Rates
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Student Fees
Fee |
Amount |
Description |
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
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$50 |
One-time fee, nonrefundable |
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) |
$150
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Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
Graduation Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) |
$60 |
One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) |
$700/semester |
Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
Late Payment |
$100/Session |
Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
Course Fees |
Varies, |
Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
Exploration of expectancy, leader-member exchange (LMX), transactional, transformational, servant leadership and other theories, including foundational leadership principles and concepts.
Significant historical and contemporary leaders to identify exemplary leadership behaviors and skills to promote strong moral reasoning and wisdom. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
The nature, requirements, and beneficial role of entrepreneurial thinking for the leader as innovator in the organization and in society. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
Introduction to the vocabulary and methodologies associated with the discipline of systems thinking; relationship between the parts of any system, particularly human systems, explores organizational operations and the interaction of various leadership styles and decisions on those operations. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
The nature of ethical leadership through a consideration of the ethical foundations of leadership principles evident in the lives of great leaders; the effect of leader’s values and beliefs on decision-making. Cross-listed with MGMT 330.
Leader's behaviors and decisions in sending messages to people throughout the organization. Analysis of the concept of organizational culture, its development, and the effect it has on the leader and people in the organization; focus on a leader's ability to positively influence followers. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
Investigate analytical and process skills for effective decision-making and change management. Assess key factors in the change process, effective planning and problem-solving. Cross-listed with MGMT 370.
The influence of virtual teams on leadership effectiveness; the development of interactive and dynamic groups in virtual and face-to-face environments. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
The process and nature of strategic planning, including the constraints and opportunities leaders face in strategic planning, the leader’s task in accommodating and minimizing these limitations, and the impact of these constraints on strategic choices. Prerequisite: LDST 201.
The concepts, theories, and current practice regarding organizational structures and their development, the dynamics of individual and collective behavior within organizations; human interaction within organizations to foster and manage change. Emphasis on the role of leadership and cultural values. Prerequisite: Junior standing and prior management or leadership coursework.
Capstone project to integrate leadership and the student’s concentration area. Prerequisite: Senior standing.