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The LEAD Program

Admission Requirements

Track A: Associate of Science in Business

Track A provides a thorough introduction to the basic knowledge and skills required for success in the business world. Students develop the communication skills of business writing and speaking, receive basic introduction to the language and structure of business and prepare themselves to complete the business administration or management track.

  • An applicant must submit proof of high school graduation or GED prior to acceptance and must have graduated from high school or completed a GED program three or more years ago.
  • Official transcripts must be submitted from any high school, college, or university attended. For college credits to transfer, they must:
    • Be from a post-secondary degree granting institution of higher education accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies.
    • Be for college-level courses.
    • Have been completed with a grade of C- or better.
  • Generally, a previous grade point average of 2.25 or above leads to acceptance in the LEAD Program. An applicant whose grade point average is below 2.25 may be given individual consideration by the Admissions Committee.
  • Two years fulltime working experience is required.
  • An application and essay are required. An admissions interview may be required.

Students may have the ability to earn their Associate degree while enrolled in the Bachelor's program.

Review the Course Descriptions.


Track B: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Admission Requirements

  • A minimum of 56 semester credits (84 quarter credits) earned from a regionally accredited college or university or from CLEP, PEP, ACE or other standardized evaluations. Course credits from other institutions will, in general, be accepted under the following conditions:
    • They are from a post-secondary degree granting institution of higher education accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies.
    • They are college level.
    • They reflect a grade of C- or better.
  • Generally, a previous grade point average of 2.25 or higher leads to acceptance in the LEAD Program. An applicant whose grade point average is below 2.25 may be given individual consideration by the Admissions Committee.
  • Two years full time work experience is required.
  • An application and essay are required. An admissions interview may be required.

Review the Course Descriptions.


Track C: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration w/ Concentration in Management

Admission Requirements

  • A minimum of 56 semester credits (84 quarter credits) earned from a regionally accredited college or university or from CLEP, PEP, ACE or other standardized evaluations. Course credits from other institutions will, in general, be accepted under the following conditions:
    • They are from a post-secondary degree granting institution of higher education accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies.
    • They are college level.
    • They reflect a grade of C- or better.
  • Generally, a previous grade point average of 2.25 or higher leads to acceptance in the LEAD Program. An applicant whose grade point average is below 2.25 may be given individual consideration by the Admissions Committee.
  • Two years full time work experience
  • An application and essay are required. An admissions interview may be required.

Review the Course Descriptions.


Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program challenges the adult learner to develop an advanced knowledge and awareness of the business challenges and opportunities within the service driven economy. The structured sequence of courses integrates within the curriculum increasingly advanced knowledge of business functions with sensitivity to the ethical dimension in the business world. A case analysis approach is used throughout the program.

  • BA or BS from a regionally accredited institution
  • 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of the Bachelor's degree
  • TOEFL score of 550 if applicable
  • Three years of significant work experience
  • Application, letter of intent with resume and admissions interview
  • Three letters of recommendation

Review the Course Descriptions.


Master of Science in Management

The Master of Science degree in Management is designed to serve those students interested in strengthening their capacity to effectively and ethically manage others in an organizational context. It provides students depth in management content areas including strategy, leadership, performance management, creativity and innovation, human resource management and change management.

Admission Requirements

Admission policies and procedures for all graduate programs at Ohio Dominican University are the responsibility of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). For admission to the Master of Science degree in Management program, applicants must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • A completed application with essay and resume
  • A 2.75 grade point average (GPA) in the last 60 hours of the bachelor’s degree
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Three (3) years of significant work experience
  • An interview with a member of the LEAD staff
  • A TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent electronic score, if applicable
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation

Review the Course Descriptions

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