Leadership Development

Program Description

The Leadership Development program offers training in leadership; human relations; budgeting; quality, legal and safety issues; problem solving and team building; and diversity and change management. The role of the traditional supervisor is changing, and the new supervisor must be able to balance employee participation with the need to meet established goals.

This program is offered in an accelerated format and is designed for employed adults. Each class runs six weeks and meets once each week for four hours. Courses are offered at all three campuses with sections available mornings, evenings and online. Core courses are offered at scheduled times, while support, general studies and electives courses may be taken at any time. Extensive out-of-class work is required. Courses within the program can be customized for on-site company training.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$17,679 $82,260

Approximate Costs

• $106 per credit (resident)
• $159 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Career Opportunities

• Manager
• Supervisor
• Director
• Quality Specialist
• Manufacturing Coordinator
• Technical Recruiter

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate the skills and tools necessary to design, implement and evaluate formal projects.
• Examine personal values and perspectives to relate to the workplace.
• Examine the changing environment of an organization.
• Examine the role quality plays in an organization.
• Explore strategies to direct individuals and processes in an organization.
• Identify supervisor's responsibility for maintaining a safe and productive workplace.
• Integrate facets of the Human Resource function into an organization.
• Practice team-building and problem-solving strategies.
• Analyze employment law in the United States.
• Develop techniques for use by supervisors in time management, stress and assertiveness.
• Examine demographic changes taking place in the workplace.

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
• Take the college assessment test (Accuplacer, ACT or other). The Accuplacer assessment can be taken at MPTC.
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.