Management and Leadership Studies Program (MLP)
To inquire about this program:
Valerie Evans | 423.869.6267 |
valerie.evans@lmunet.edu
LMU's program in Management and Leadership Studies is designed for working
adults who want to obtain a bachelor's degree. By integrating your career
and workplace experiences with the study of business, you'll earn a degree
that is relevant to your workplace needs and that allows you to focus
directly on developing the skills you need to assume management and
leadership roles.
Degree Offered
Bachelor of Science
Admission Requirements
Admission to Lincoln
Memorial University:
- Submit an LMU admission application and the
nonrefundable $25 application fee
Request all official
transcripts from accredited institutions you have
attended to be sent to the LMU Admissions Office
Upon
your admission to the University, you will be contacted
about the admission process to the Management and
Leadership Studies Program which entails:
- Admission to LMU
- Attaining the age of 23
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Completing at least 60 semester credit hours from a
post-secondary institution as evidenced by official
transcripts sent directly from the college or
university to the Admissions Office
- Having earned
a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on all academic
work completed
- Completing at least 26 semester
credit hours of the General Education Core
Curriculum for the MLP
- Submitting two letters of
recommendation - one character reference and one
employer reference
- Providing a writing sample (a
minimum of two pages) to the MLP director that
includes a self-analysis and the purpose and goals
for participating in the MLP
- Completing a
personal interview with an MLP advisor; and
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Paying a $100 admission fee (applied to tuition) to
reserve space in the designated cohort group
(non-refundable and non-transferable)
Special Features
Utilizing a cohort-group approach, the MLP consists of 12
modules (42 hours of study) that can be completed over a
66-week period.
The MLP courses follow a building-block approach structured around a
rigorous management and leadership business function core.
The convenient course schedule allows you to take one class at a time, and
because core module classes meet only one night per week, you can complete your degree
and have a career.
Core Curriculum
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Term #1 |
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MLS 308 |
Communicating in Business with Technology (7
weeks-4 semester hours) |
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MLS 301 |
Lincoln's Legacy: Yesterday & Today (5
weeks-3 semester hours) |
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MLS 303 |
Team Leadership (5 weeks-3 semester hours) |
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MLS 400 |
Human Resource Strategy & Development (5 weeks-3
semester hours) |
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Term #2 |
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MLS 304 |
Ethical Leadership (5 weeks-3 semester hours) |
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MLS 300 |
Quantitative Business Analysis (5 weeks-3
semester hours) |
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MLS 430 |
Marketing for Managers (5 weeks-3 semester
hours) |
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MLS 410 |
Project Management (7 weeks-4 semester hours) |
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Term #3 |
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MLS 394 |
Accounting for Managers (5 weeks-3 semester
hours) |
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MLS 307 |
Survey of Economics (5 weeks-3 semester hours) |
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MLS 420 |
Finance for
Managers (5 weeks-3 semester hours) |
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MLS 440 |
Business Strategy in a Global Environment (7
weeks-4 semester hours) |
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Plus one online MLS elective to be taken at
any time during the program: |
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MLS 302 |
Human Behavior in the Work Environment (10
weeks-3 semester hours) |
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MLS 305 |
Business Issues and Trends (10 weeks-3 semester
hours) |
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MLS 306 |
Special Topics in Marketing (10 weeks-3 semester
hours) |
Curriculum Information
A baccalaureate degree from LMU requires 128 hours. To meet
this requirement, student hours may come from a combination of the following:
- Transferable college credit hours
- Special credit, which includes Prior Learning Portfolio
- Credit by Examination
- LMU MLP core curriculum
Career Opportunities
The MLP provides its graduates with the opportunity to continue their
education and enhance their careers. Our graduates are prepared to serve
as managers and leaders in business, education and government.
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Admissions inquiries
Office of Admissions 423.869.6467
Email: admissions@lmunet.edu
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