Cornell's MBA program was ranked as a top-20 program in 2010 by "U.S. News & World Report." Its leadership development concentration provides a combination of practical training with theoretical knowledge. Cornell immerses its students in situations where practical experience can be obtained. All Cornell business students must take a series of courses in leadership theory and practical. The Cornell "Foundations in Leadership" course is the cornerstone of the leadership development program. Students also learn to critically evaluate their own skills as leaders. Students engage in a series of team building activities where they further develop leadership skills. Throughout their entire educational experience, Cornell students receive feedback on their leadership skills from faculty members with expertise in the field. Leadership courses are offered in the fields of consulting, negotiations, managerial decision making, inclusive leadership, and leadership theory and practice.
Cornell University
Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
Sage Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-4526
johnson.cornell.edu
Also ranked among the best MBA programs in the nation, the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania offers a leadership program that emphasizes change management, or the planning and process of organizational change in a structured or controlled manner, and corporate leadership. The Wharton School is home to the Center for Leadership and Change Management, which is responsible for implementing many of the leadership programs offered at Penn. The program at Penn, like the program at Cornell, has built leadership into the entire MBA curriculum and offers students the opportunity to take a number of different leadership development retreats and workshops. The school also offers a nonprofit board leadership program that allows students to gain additional hands-on experience.
University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School
420 Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104.6340
215-898-6183
wharton.upenn.edu
Students who wish to pursue an online MBA degree with concentration in leadership development may wish to explore the program at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Founded in 1912, this private Catholic college offers courses in flexible five and 10 week online terms. The program is designed to last approximately 18 months. Leadership programs are divided among four major leadership categories: Strategic leadership, the context of leadership, leading sustainability and leading through relationships. Courses of study include business and organizational dynamics, the economic system, quality leadership, strategic leadership of human capital, corporate strategic leadership and cross-cultural leadership, among others. Saint Joseph's College is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Schools.
Graduate & Professional Studies
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
278 Whites Bridge Road
Standish, ME 04084
800-343-5498
online.sjcme.edu