BBA – Diversity and Leadership

Program Description

The Diversity and Leadership program is a specialized, business leadership experience that acknowledges the unique professional training and work dynamics of sworn police officers, firefighters, and other approved individuals in public safety and service with the academic study of multiculturalism and diversity, leadership principles, and organizational and management responses to policies, personnel, and the advancement of technology. The core components of the program use the backdrop of contemporary issues to analyze the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of leadership within and among the various dynamic parts of the criminal justice system and the public service sector. The coursework focuses on the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of leadership, the psychology of prejudice and discrimination, and the complex dynamics of diversity and diverse perspectives related to gender, generation, race, religion, and ethnic culture.

The knowledge, leadership skills, and critical thinking and problem-solving abilities gained during this program prepare individuals to become more competitive in the advancement to supervisory, management, and executive positions within public safety and service. This program is not intended for individuals seeking entry-level employment in the criminal justice system or public safety, rather it is designed to further develop an individual’s ability to lead and effectively and safely serve an increasingly diverse and dynamic public.

BBA – Diversity and Leadership (120 Credits)


For more information on this major concentration, please refer to the University Catalog.