Integrated Leadership Studies Major, B.S.
B.S. degree
This program is only available via Global Campus/CMU Online.
The Integrated Leadership Studies major consists of a 21 semester hour academic core, a selected 6 semester hour specialized track and 12 semester hours of electives chosen in consultation with an advisor.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
Any student in good academic standing admitted to CMU’s Global Campus may declare a program plan in Integrated Leadership Studies. Every student intending to major in Integrated Leadership Studies must meet with an advisor for academic planning before registering for classes.
A minimum 2.0 GPA (C) must be earned in the major.
No more than a total of 27 semester hours earned in business courses, including business transfer hours, may be counted toward graduation.
Program Requirements
Core Courses (21 hours)
| COM 195 | Intercultural Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 461 | Communication in Leadership | 3(3-0) |
| LDR 200 | Introduction to Leadership | 3(2-2) |
| MGT 312 | Introduction to Management | 3(3-0) |
| MGT 348 | Dynamics of Organizational Behavior | 3(3-0) |
| MSA 501 | The Emotionally Intelligent Organization | 3(3-0) |
| PHL 318 | Business Ethics | 3(3-0) |
Note: MSA 501 is the capstone course and should be taken in the final semester prior to graduation.
Specialized Track (6 hours)
Select one of the following Specialized Tracks:
Military Services Leadership
| HST 312 | American Military Experience | 3(3-0) |
| PSC 321 | The American Chief Executive | 3(3-0) |
Public Sector Leadership
| PAD 411 | Public Sector Human Resources | 3(3-0) |
| PSC 105 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3(3-0) |
Enterprise Leadership
| ENT 210 | Accounting Information for Entrepreneurial Decision Making | 3(2-1) |
| MKT 300 | Introduction to Marketing | 3(3-0) |
Electives (12 hours)
Elective coursework is chosen in consultation with an advisor and pre-approved by the Director of Undergraduate Programs, based on the career interest and goals of the individual student. A minimum of 6 semester hours of electives must be at the 300 level or above.
Total: 39 semester hours
Note: A student majoring in Integrated Leadership Studies can pursue an Accelerated Master of Science (MSA) degree. The Accelerated MSA program will allow an ILS major to reduce the total number of credits to complete their graduate degree by 12 semester hours. Admission criteria for the Accelerated MSA program is listed on the MSA degree in the Graduate Studies Bulletin. See your undergraduate academic advisor for details.