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Online M.B.A. in Strategic Leadership

Unlock Strategic Leadership Opportunities in Business

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12 to 18 Months

36 Credit Hours

$780 per Credit

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Your Path to Business Leadership Begins at Winthrop

  • Apply By: 08/05/26
  • Start Class: 08/24/26

Break through as a leader who excels when addressing challenges and delivering results with the online M.B.A. in Strategic Leadership program from Winthrop University. The coursework propels your executive ambitions, giving you a competitive edge in the global business landscape.

As part of our STEM-designated M.B.A., the Strategic Leadership concentration prepares you to examine emerging technologies and harness them to foster organizational growth. You’ll learn from expert educators who deliver the same career-aligned coursework for our on-campus M.B.A., only in a flexible format that meets the needs of aspiring business leaders.

Available in-person and online, our Master of Business Administration program provides options for full-time students and working professionals.

Concentration Details

  • Our online M.B.A. in Strategic Leadership includes built-in micro-certificates that enhance your resume
  • One of the 5 percent of business programs with accreditation from AACSB International
  • GMAT waivers are available to eligible M.B.A. applicants
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Discover a Curriculum Tailor-Made for Ambitious Leaders

Choosing the optional Strategic Leadership concentration adds six credit hours to your M.B.A. experience, and you can finish in 12 to 18 months. Through courses that delve into leadership dynamics, global competitiveness, human resources and beyond, you’ll take an accelerated path to executive-level roles.

Continuing your education with Winthrop helps you gain more than an M.B.A. in Strategic Leadership — you’ll also acquire built-in micro-certificates in Business Analytics, Financial Analysis and Leadership in Organizations. Together, these credentials will affirm your expertise as a strategic professional ready to lead growth-focused organizations.

Strategic Leadership Required Courses

A comprehensive study of the issues, decision variables and public policy considerations for the management of an organization’s human resources with special attention on public and private sector differences, international variation and unions.
The dynamics of leadership explored through theory, organizational learning and group dynamics, in-depth case study, diagnostic tools and self-development.
This course brings an analytical approach to preparing managers for competing in the global marketplace.

Our core courses will equip you with tools for a successful business career. Delve into applied analytics, data management, accounting, marketing and other business topics to set yourself apart as a dynamic, results-driven leader.

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Open Doors to New Opportunities in Strategic Leadership

Earning an M.B.A. in strategy and leadership online puts you on track for business management roles with impressive salaries. In fact, the median annual pay for managers is $122,090.1 Select this concentration for your online M.B.A. program to develop the expertise needed to stand out to organizations seeking visionary business leaders. You’ll also receive personalized career guidance from our experienced faculty, empowering you to advance professionally after graduation.

Chief Executive $105,350 median annual salary2

Human Resources Manager $140,030 median annual salary3

Operations Manager $101,280 median annual salary4

Career Outlook

Explore More Concentrations for Your M.B.A. Degree

Winthrop University provides ways to customize your M.B.A. according to your goals. Review these concentrations to align your skills with the needs of employers in growing fields.

M.B.A.: Marketing

Delve into marketing analytics, sales forecasting, leadership dynamics and more while learning strategic approaches to marketing decision-making.

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M.B.A.: Healthcare Management

Develop business expertise tailored to healthcare leadership as you prepare to transform the operations of hospitals and health systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our frequently asked questions for in-depth answers. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to us.

You can contact an enrollment specialist toll-free at 833-257-1704 with questions or request more information today.

Visit the admissions overview page to learn more about the admissions requirements. Requirements will vary in the cases of international students and other situations.

Full-time students enrolled in the M.B.A. program that complete two courses at a time, every seven weeks can earn their degree in as few as 12 months. Part-time and full-time options are available.

It is not required to choose a concentration for the online M.B.A.. However, choosing a concentration may better prepare you for a broader array of professional opportunities. Learn more about this program’s concentrations on our M.B.A. curriculum page.

Some of our M.B.A. concentrations include overlapping coursework. If you complete those requirements first, you may move into a different concentration before finishing the M.B.A. degree. Learn more on our M.B.A. curriculum page.

The 30-credit online M.B.A. program costs $780 per credit hour.

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Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Management Occupations.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Top Executives.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Human Resources Managers.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. “11-1021 General and Operations Managers.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes111021.htm.