B.A. in Leadership Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
#1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia, U.S. News & World Report, 2020
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Graduates in 60% of the top Fortune 100 companies
Lead the Way
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.
GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Identify and analyze complex problems and develop strategies for optimal resolution.
BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.
Take Your Career to the Next Level
On completing the B.A. in Leadership Studies degree, you will be able to:
- Understand capital management and principles of product, price, promotion, competition and communication for growth.
- Lead with excellence and make strategic decisions.
- Understand principles for leading and engaging children, adolescents, and adults for ministry health and growth.
- Prepare for graduate studies in business administration and leadership.
Career Opportunities
- Business Administration
- Computer Programming or Web Development
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Network or Systems Administration
- Nonprofits or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Police or Probation Officer
Click any section below for additional information or access your course schedule.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Business program will equip you with a solid foundation in innovative leadership, ethics, strategic planning and decision making. You'll also gain expertise in the human relations and reporting sides of business, all from a Christian perspective.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Christian Ministry explores how to study and teach the Bible and communicate effectively in the ministry environment. It will equip you with innovative leadership and strategic planning skills to follow your calling.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Criminal Justice will equip you with a solid foundation in leadership, strategic planning, ethics, the American criminal justice system and approaches to measure and control crime. Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Government & Public Policy focuses on leadership skills, strategic planning, interpreting political data and exploring viewpoints. Choose courses in the judicial system, international relations, state and local government, constitutional law, and more to tailor your degree to best fit your goals.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Information Technology focuses on innovative leadership, technical design, development and management. Learn to analyze a problem and define the computing requirements for its solution. Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Self-Designed allows you to customize your courses to fit your area of interest, and be challenged in problem-solving, creative thinking and principled leadership—all from a Christian perspective. It will prepare you to lead with excellence and make strategic decisions.
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.
Admission requirements vary based on the stage you're at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
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On-Campus Student
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Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
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RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
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Student Fees
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Fee |
Amount |
Description |
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Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
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$50 |
One-time fee, nonrefundable |
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Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) |
$150
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Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
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Graduation Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) |
$60 |
One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
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University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) |
$700/semester |
Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
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Late Payment |
$100/Session |
Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
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Course Fees |
Varies, |
Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Program Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
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On-Campus Student
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Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
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RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
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Student Fees
|
Fee |
Amount |
Description |
|
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
|
$50 |
One-time fee, nonrefundable |
|
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) |
$150
|
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) |
$750/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 |
Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.
Hear From Students & Alumni
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Debbie Holloway, B.A. in English, 2012
College of Arts & Sciences"At Regent, we were encouraged in whatever we were studying and writing to tie into who we are as Christians and incorporate that extra layer. We were taught to do all things with excellence — and that should never be compromised."
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Taniki Richard, B.S., 2015
College of Arts & Sciences"Regent's online, eight-week programs will help you take responsibility and have a way to be self-taught. You'll not only have that initiative, but you'll be able to interact with your professors online. It was really good for me."
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Elisa Sosa, B.A., 2019
College of Arts & Sciences"When I think about Regent, I think about the wonderful people I've met here that have supported and loved me with the love of Christ, and that have helped me make this a home away from my home in Guatemala."
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Luke Isbell, B.A., 2020
College of Arts & Sciences“I have loved every minute of the honor’s program … One thing that has continually surprised me has been the willingness of faculty members to take you under their wing and help you improve your skills.”
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Hannah Lillemo, B.A., 2020
College of Arts & Sciences“It is neat to see people who care about excellence but aren’t haughty about it. They approach it with humility in their academics, their spiritual lives, and each other.”