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Lead the Future: Where Business Excellence Meets Purpose-Driven Leadership

Open to all eligible students interested in business leadership development and not currently in the Farmer School of Business.

The Business Leadership Co-major integrates core business knowledge with specialized training in ethical leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational change management.

In today’s business world, organizations need interdisciplinary leaders who pair strong business fundamentals with advanced leadership capabilities.

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Business Leadership Curriculum and Courses

The Business Leadership Co-major equips graduates to not only understand business operations but also lead with purpose, vision, and integrity. As business practices face greater scrutiny and stakeholder expectations continue to rise, this program develops professionals ready to navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable organizational success.

Example Courses:

  • MGT 415 Leadership and Learning
  • MGT 416 Leading Change
  • MGT 495 Executive Decision Making and Strategy
  • ESP 331 Social Entrepreneurship
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Driving Success Through Leadership: Facts and Stats

42

The average age an individual typically gets leadership development is 42 years old.

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Core 8

Leadership is one of eight essential core competencies for career readiness, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

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80%

A staggering 80% of businesses are struggling with a shortage of leadership talent, making it difficult to find and develop the leaders of tomorrow.

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Isaac and Oxley Center for Business Leadership

Open to students of all majors who are interested in leadership development, The William Isaac and Michael Oxley Center for Business Leadership prepares future leaders through innovative programming that develops graduates ready to guide top organizations.

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Career Options with an Business Leadership Degree

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Admission Requirements

For a non-FSB student to be admitted to pursue the Business Leadership co-major, the student must first declare the Business minor and submit an application to the Department of Management when they have met all of the following requirements:

  • Earned credit for MGT 291
  • A minimum of 6 credits of Business Minor courses completed at Miami University from the following options:
    • ECO 201 or 202
    • ACC 221 or ACC 222
    • MGT 295
    • FIN 301
  • A minimum GPA of 3.3 in the Business minor courses completed at Miami University
  • A minimum overall GPA of 3.4 in courses completed at Miami University
  • No academic integrity violations while at Miami University

This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins

Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.

Miami University’s Farmer School of Business is annually recognized as one of the nation’s best undergraduate business schools. Each year, the number of first-year applications for the Farmer School of Business (FSB) exceeds the number of spaces available. Admission to the FSB is competitive and based on a holistic and comprehensive review process which considers many factors to establish the context of students’ achievements and demonstrated potential to be successful in its rigorous curriculum.

Contact Us

Megan Gerhardt, Professor
Department of Management
Farmer School of Business 2042
800 East High Street
Oxford, OH 45056

513-529-4235
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