Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Leadership
Concordia's accelerated BA in communication and leadership prepares you to be an ethical leader in a complex and diverse world.
Ethical leadership in a complex and diverse world
Take the next step in your career with Concordia’s accelerated bachelor’s in communication and leadership. This interdisciplinary program equips you with the skills you need to be an effective, ethical leader in an organization of any size.
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Leadership
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Concordia's bachelor’s in communication and leadership program prepares you to be an ethical leader in a complex, diverse world.
Our program cultivates and prepares students to lead with a servant's heart wherever they are called to serve. We believe that good leaders are knowledgeable and excel in all forms of communication, conveying, receiving, and understanding thoughts both orally and in writing. Good leaders are also empathetic. They know what motivates people and understand what people need to find fulfillment in their work, and to do their job effectively.
Bachelor’s degree in communications graduates will be prepared to engage with individuals across cultures, solve problems in a diverse context, and lead from diverse cultural practices and servant leadership. This unique, interdisciplinary program equips you with the skills you need to be an effective, ethical leader in an organization of any size.
This accelerated bachelor's degree program is offered online through our sister campus in Mequon, WI.
Hear from our faculty:
Leadership requires a well-rounded, multifaceted set of skills. Concordia's bachelor’s in communication and leadership program draws from a wide range of disciplines to help you become a strong, ethical leader.
Your critical thinking skills will be sharpened so that you can analyze information and make sound decisions. You will learn effective communication strategies (oral and written) as well as data visualization and communication to help you communicate, inspire, and persuade people. You will study collaboration strategies to help you understand and work with diverse groups. And, you will learn how to become a servant leader through Christ’s humble example of leadership and Christ-centered principles.
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- Online
You may apply at any time as Concordia operates on a rolling admission basis with new courses beginning every 8 weeks. Applications will be reviewed until about two weeks before the start of the next eight-week class session.
Steps for program admission:
- Submit your accelerated online application.
- We help guide you through: You will receive communication from your helpful Admission Counselor about next steps, entrance requirements, and how to submit application materials.
- Review entrance requirements and submit admissions pieces:
- Cumulative undergrad GPA of 2.00 for previous college credits from regionally accredited institutions for full acceptance. *If GPA is lower than 2.00, students may be accepted conditionally based upon additional requirements.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be sent to CUW Admission, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097. If less than 60 college credits, an official high school transcript or proof of GED is required. *Standardized test results are not required.
- Acceptance! When your application file is complete, it will be reviewed by the admission committee and you will be notified of entrance status.
- Schedule Advising Appointment: Once admitted, you may schedule to meet with your Academic & Career Advisor who will review your degree plan, discuss orientation steps, the CUAA student portal, and assist with registering for classes.
- Fill out application for Uncommon Scholarship if you qualify.
All students applying for admission to the program must submit:
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. In cases where the student has fewer than 60 transferable credits, an official high school transcript or proof of GED must also be submitted.