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Your future in leadership and management starts here

Leadership requires a unique blend of big-picture thinking, an eye for detail, and a strong ability to inspire those around you. Good leaders in organizations of all sizes understand how to motivate teams through challenging periods, communicate a company’s vision to create buy-in, influence strategic decision-making, and achieve growth. 

Earning an education in leadership and management here at DeVry can boost your confidence and skills as you prepare you to reach new heights in your career: 

  • Grow your salary potential — earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree can increase your potential earnings, compared to a high school diploma alone. 

  • Go hands-on with technology, tools, and case studies to immerse yourself in industry knowledge and develop a robust leadership skillset made for today’s modern leaders. 

  • Develop emotional intelligence to become an effective leader, motivate teams, and work collaboratively toward business goals. 

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Find the right leadership or management program for you

Whether you're aiming to learn technical knowledge for a leadership role in a specific industry or want to sharpen your people skills to level up your career, choosing a program that fits your needs can help you unlock new opportunities.

Explore our leadership and management degree and certificate programs:

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Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Several of our business and accounting programs are accredited by the ACBSP, www.acbsp.org, demonstrating they have met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence.1

  • Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC): Our Bachelor’s in Business Management and Master’s in Business Administration, each with a Project Management Specialization, are accredited by the GAC.2

  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Our Bachelor’s in Business Management with a Human Resource Management Specialization and Master’s in Business Administration with a Human Resources Specialization are acknowledged by SHRM and are aligned with their HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.  

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): DeVry University is accredited by the HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Leadership and management careers

A career in leadership can be dynamic, rewarding, and full of opportunities to influence the people around you and drive business strategy. A leader’s work centers around driving innovation and growth, making critical operating decisions, and managing your employees’ skillsets to maximize outcomes. 

Depending on your experience, management jobs you might consider include:

  • Company leader or manager

  • Management consultant

  • General or operations manager

  • Organizational development manager

  • Strategic planning manager

You’ll have unlimited access to our Career Services offerings as a student and long after. Reach out any time for resume advice, interview prep, and more to strategically position yourself and your new skills to hiring managers.  

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Pursue your potential in this growing field

Opportunity for aspiring leaders is on the rise. While actual local growth may vary, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a whopping 1.2 million management jobs to open each year on average, on a national level, between 2023 and 2033.

Why study leadership and management at DeVry

We collaborate with industry partners and professional committees to regularly update our leadership and management degree programs to make sure the business skills you learn in class reflect those used by today’s modern workplaces: 

  • Strong management training: You’ll learn professional skills guided by expert faculty to empower you to confidently lead teams and management workflows.

  • Opportunities for career advancement: A leadership and management degree can open doors to higher-level job opportunities, helping you climb the career ladder and push toward your goals. 

  • Transferable business skills: You’ll gain practical skills that are relevant across many industries so you’re ready to lead in the area you’re passionate about.  

Level up your learning

Here at DeVry, many of our programs offer you the opportunity to earn multiple credentials and showcase new skills at each milestone. For example, you’ll automatically earn a related graduate certificate in many of our master’s programs so you can boost your resume and celebrate your academic achievements along the way.3 

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Develop versatile skills with leadership and management courses

Learn to navigate complex organizational dynamics, drive growth, and help companies thrive while you build essential skills like process development, people management, and conflict resolution. You’ll also discover how emerging technology impacts how modern leaders work with their teams in today’s technology-driven workplaces.

Some topics you’ll explore in your leadership and management courses include:

  • AI’s impact on leadership

  • Building structures and processes

  • Managing organizational change

  • Negotiation skills

  • Performance management

  • Problem-solving

  • Strategic decision-making 

Student spotlight

Yatin P.
Master’s in Business Administration, 2021
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Attending Keller Graduate School of Management has been a memorable experience for me. I enjoyed that every professor and staff member had some real-life experience related to the course material. Choosing DeVry has genuinely been one of the best decisions I have made for myself and my future.
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Frequently asked questions

What is a leadership and management program?

A leadership and management program teaches you how to effectively manage and motivate individuals and teams. You’ll develop interpersonal abilities like communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution, as well as learn to inspire your team to dig deep when time is tight or priorities have changed.  

Leadership and management programs, like our Master’s in Business Administration, also teach practical skills like project management, problem-solving, and resource allocation, which are widely applicable skills you can take into any professional environment.   

What is the difference between leadership and management?

In short, leadership is about inspiring people to work toward a goal or idea, while management is about making sure work gets done efficiently and effectively. 

Leaders build trust and foster an environment that embraces innovation and change, and have their eyes set on long-term goals and outcomes. A manager may be more focused on the processes and frameworks that allow a team to get closer to their goals day by day. A manager’s job centers more on the short-term plans, direction, and resource monitoring that a team needs to get where they’re going.

What is the best course to become a manager?

The best leadership and management courses for you depends on your career goals, the industry you want to work in, and the specific skills you want to develop. For example, courses in our Bachelor’s in Business Management provides a strong foundation in leadership, marketing, budgeting, data analysis, and more. This program is a good fit if you’re getting ready to pursue management roles. 

Coursework in our Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program here at our Keller Graduate School of Management explores key business principles on a deep level. Our MBA program is a great option if you’re looking to become a manager as it provides an advanced education in business and management concepts.  

Is a management and leadership degree worth it?

Yes, if your plans include pursuing higher-level roles, increasing your earning potential, or leveling up in your professional development — then earning a management or leadership degree can absolutely be worth it. 

Here at DeVry, you’ll learn practical skills like management strategies, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and more to help you lead in a wide variety industries. 

Why is it important to learn about leadership and management?

Learning about leadership and management can help you make a positive impact at your company and on those you work with. Experienced, emotionally intelligent leaders and managers are drivers for success in their organizations. 

Whether you’re leading a small team or overseeing a company, developing strong leadership skills can help you navigate challenges, inspire others to grow, and achieve goals efficiently. 

How do I apply for a human resources program at DeVry?

Applying is quick and easy:

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once everything is submitted and verified, we’ll help you build your schedule.

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1Accounting: Bachelor’s in Business Management with an Accounting Specialization and Master’s in Business Administration with an Accounting Specialization. Business: Bachelor's in Business Management and Master’s in Business Administration. Conferral and Assessment data: Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page. 
2Enrollment and graduation data - GAC Student Achievement Results - Available for all of DeVry and Keller’s GAC® accredited programs. The GAC seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
3Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program at DeVry. Refer to the academic catalog for details.  

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