Management and Leadership

Areas of Emphasis

The BAS in Management and Leadership has two areas of emphasis from which to choose.

Business Emphasis

The emphasis in Business focuses on building valuable business skills you can apply to nearly any career. This track is beneficial to individuals interested in leading, managing, or owning a business and focuses on practical and useful strategies for success.

Industrial Technology Emphasis

The Industrial Technology emphasis is tailored for the individual looking to go further in their career. It is ideal for those interested in industrial trades and/or perhaps already with an Associate Degree in any applied field such as automotive, construction, diesel, electrical, welding, or others. This emphasis combines skills already learned in the field with skills needed to move into management positions or to start a new business.

Why a Bachelor’s Degree in
Management & Leadership?

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Careers & Industry Outlook

In these occupations, workers are involved in day-to-day activities of running a business or with matters related to money, as well as establish plans and policies, direct business activities, and oversee people, products, and services.

Industry Projections

• Overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 963,500 openings are projected each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median annual wage for this group was $80,920 in May 2024.
• Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 1.2 million openings are projected each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median annual wage for this group was $122,090 in May 2024.

Job Types

Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Management & Leadership will provide the foundation of knowledge and skills for you to pursue jobs across numerous fields. A degree in Management & Leadership can lead you to a career like:

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Our Faculty

Benefit from the high level of support we provide to every student, both in-person and through virtual learning. Faculty go beyond lectures; they teach from practical experience. Their industry insight means you learn first-hand what it takes to succeed in the actual scenarios you’ll face.

Curriculum & Offerings

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Leadership, with two areas of emphasis:

This provides students the upper-division education and practical training needed to succeed in supervisory, management, or leadership positions in a wide range of businesses and industries.

The Industrial Technology emphasis incorporates the unique practical applications found among Career and Technical Education (CTE) disciplines. Students learn various aspects of management including finance, business law, strategic planning, human resource management, project management, operations management, non-profit organizations, leadership, and professional and organizational communications.

This program focuses on real-world application with case studies, research projects, and presentations. Students will have the opportunity to work in teams throughout the program.

Program Outcomes

• Evaluate financial statements and operating results to develop business decisions and solutions.
• Assess the effectiveness or efficiency of management functions to optimize business operations and achieve organizational goals.
• Demonstrate ethical practices in business.
• Assess the impact of economic trends on domestic and international economic systems to inform strategic business planning.
• Determine the written, oral, and visual communication skills needed to effectively manage and lead diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Create decision–making models from experiential learning to improve problem-solving and strategic planning in management contexts.

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Related Programs

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