Leadership & Management Concentration

Do you want to lead teams, shape organizational strategy and help businesses navigate complex challenges? The business administration degree with a concentration in leadership & management prepares you with the broad business knowledge and leadership skills you need to guide organizations, develop people and drive meaningful results. 

Unlike the other majors focused on specific business functions, this degree takes a broader view of how organizations operate and succeed. Through this concentration, you'll develop the ability to think strategically, understand how different areas of business work together, manage change and make decisions that create value for organizations and their stakeholders. 

The Leadership & Management curriculum will help you grow from a contributor into a confident leader. You'll learn how to move beyond day-to-day tasks to become an effective decision-maker, collaborator and strategist who can motivate teams and address the challenges facing today's organizations.

At Towson University, management education goes beyond learning business concepts and theories. Our approach emphasizes authentic leadership, self-awareness, ethical decision making, communication and continuous growth. You'll build the interpersonal and professional skills needed to inspire others, adapt to change and lead with purpose. 

Admission Requirements

Business administration is a screened major. Students are admitted to the business administration major (BUAD) only after successfully completing a set of required courses with a C or higher in each of those courses and an overall TU GPA of 2.0 or higher. See all admission requirements.

Degree Requirements & Course Descriptions

View degree requirements and course descriptions for the business administration major with the leadership and management concentration in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Plan of Study

See the suggested four-year plan of study for the current catalog year.

Career Outlook

What can I do with my Leadership & Management degree?

Leadership and Management graduate ready to lead teams, improve organizational performance, develop employees and support strategic-decision making across a wide variety of industries.

fast fact

Management occupations are well-paid

Occupations in management are reported to have a median annual wage of $122,090, making management one of the highest-paid occupational groups overall. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

In this concentration, students learn how to oversee the operations and employees of an organization. Hence, it is the business administration field that provides the most flexibility in career choices.

Especially in today’s service-based economy where managing people is a critical skill for career advancement, leadership and management students succeed fast, equipped with specialized knowledge of higher levels of management and skills in leading people.

Which careers can I pursue with my Leadership and Management degree?

Because leadership and management skills are transferable across industries, graduates can pursue opportunities that align with their interests while applying the same foundational principles of leadership, teamwork, organizational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making. Examples include:

Job title	median salary	10-Year outlook	What they do
Management Analyst	$101,190	11% growth	Help organizations improve efficiency, solve operational challenges and implement strategic initiatives
Human Resources Manager	$140,030	6% growth	Oversee recruiting, employee development, workforce planning and employee relations.
Training & Development Manager	$127,090	6% growth	Design and lead programs that help employees build skills and advance professionally
General/Operations Manager	$102,950	6% growth	Oversee daily business activities, coordinate resources, and help organizations achieve strategic goals
Sales Manager	$138,060	5% growth	Lead teams, develop sales strategies and help organizations achieve revenue objectives
Social & Community Service Manager	$80,620	8% growth	Manage programs and services that address community needs and improve quality of life
Public Relations and Fundraising Manager	$137,320	7% growth	Lead communication strategies, build stakeholder relationships and support organizational growth.
Post-secondary Education Administrator	$103,960	3% growth	Support academic operations, student success initiatives, enrollment management and institutional effectiveness
Medical & Health Services Manager	$117,960	29% growth	Oversee healthcare organizations, departments and programs while improving operational performance and patient outcomes

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

In addition to these career paths, many graduates pursue leadership roles within family businesses, startups and entrepreneurial ventures. Others advance into supervisory and management positions within organizations after gaining professional experience.

Which industries can I work in with my Leadership and Management degree?

As organizations continue to adapt to changing workforce needs, the demand for professionals with leadership, communication, organizational, and strategic management skills is very high. The Leadership and Management degree provides a versatile foundation for career growth across a wide range of industries.

Leadership and Management graduates work in nearly every sector of the economy, including:

• Entertainment
• Healthcare 
• Government and public administration
• Sports and recreation
• Financial services
• Manufacturing and operations
• Retail and consumer goods
• Technology and innovation
• Nonprofit organizations and associations
• Real estate
• Entrepreneurship and small business

Located in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, Towson University students benefit from proximity to major employers in nearly every industry, creating opportunities for internships, networking and career development.