Business Leadership

Learn From Business Leaders

Gain firsthand insights from industry executives who have led organizations through workforce shortages, strategic growth, and organizational transformation.

Personalized Learning

With a low faculty-to-student ratio, you'll have direct access to faculty, meaningful discussion, and personalized feedback throughout the course.

Lead Projects. Drive Innovation. Shape the Future of Business.

Build practical leadership skills you can apply immediately to today's business challenges. These graduate-level courses are designed for working professionals who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities, advance their careers, and earn graduate credit without committing to a full degree program.

100% Online, No Set Times

Complete coursework around your schedule—anytime, anywhere.

Earn Graduate-Level Credits

Earn 3 credits with each course and work towards your MBA when you're ready.

Save 40% on Graduate Credit

Earn graduate credit for just $1,425—nearly 40% less than standard MBA tuition. Employer reimbursement vouchers accepted, so you could pay as little as $0.

Accessible Entry

Build your business leadership skills without committing to a full degree program. These graduate-level courses are open to professionals with a bachelor’s degree or program permission.

No GMAT or GRE Required

No business background required. Open to students from all disciplines—no prerequisites needed.

Taught by Business Leaders

Learn from business leaders who bring industry insight and research expertise.

Accreditation

Course Offerings

The Online MBA Leadership Courses meet all NECHE requirements and is housed within UNE’s College of Business. Currently, three undergraduate majors—Business Administration, Outdoor Business Innovation, and Sport Leadership and Management—are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), with remaining programs in candidacy. The College is also a member of AACSB.

The University of New England (UNE) is a independent, non-profit institution with campuses in Maine and a strong commitment to online education. Regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), UNE offers the academic rigor and reputation of a traditional university in a flexible, fully online format designed for working professionals. Recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation's best colleges for ten consecutive years , UNE provides a respected education that empowers students to succeed, no matter where they learn from.

About UNE

These standalone courses are designed to deliver immediate professional value while providing an introduction to UNE's graduate education experience. Participants who wish to continue their education can apply eligible graduate credit toward future degree programs, creating a flexible pathway for continued professional growth.

Online Graduate Courses

STARTS ON

DURATION

ELIGIBILITY

COURSE FEE

January 13, 2027

8 Week Courses, Fully Online

$1,425 Per Course at $475/Credit
$45 Registration Fee

Bachelor's Required or Course Permission

Online MBA Leadership Course Highlights

MGT 640: Project Management for Operational Excellence (3 Credits)

This course prepares MBA students to lead projects that achieve operational excellence across business functions. Students will learn core project management skills, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management. The course also emphasizes leadership, effective communication, and fostering collaboration across interdisciplinary and global teams in dynamic, rapidly changing environments.

Faculty Spotlight

Andrea B. Davis, EdD, PMP®, Program Manager at Martin’s Point Health Care, brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience spanning frontline patient care, ambulatory practice, and healthcare leadership. She brings more than a decade of project and program leadership in Medicare Advantage, with experience navigating the clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory challenges facing healthcare organizations.

MGT 660: Leading with AI (3 Credits)

Artificial intelligence is already playing a major role in reshaping industries and competitive landscapes. This course equips business leaders with the strategic and managerial tools to harness AI effectively. Students will learn how to craft a strategic AI vision, evaluate potential solutions, and design AI implementation roadmaps that create measurable business value. Through case studies, frameworks, and hands-on exercises, students will identify high-impact AI opportunities aligned with organizational strategy, assess risks, ethical considerations, and organizational readiness, lead cross-functional teams in selecting, deploying, and scaling AI solutions, and measure outcomes to ensure AI initiatives drive sustainable advantage. Students will not only understand AI’s transformative potential but also be prepared to lead organizations from concept to successful execution in an AI-driven economy.

Faculty Spotlight

Mike Wright, Director of AI Product Management at Unum, a Fortune 500 employee benefits and insurance company, where he leads AI product strategy and development. He brings 15+ years across enterprise and growth-stage technology, including Meta, TikTok, and early-stage startups.

Hear From Our Students

"The course was fun, interesting, and very relevant. I now have a good understanding of the basics of AI and how to evaluate it and govern it."

"The content and delivery method were excellent. Each week covered concepts that are highly relevant to real-world business decisions."

Graduate Credit, Your Way

Build your credentials one course at a time, with the flexibility to apply eligible credits toward a future MBA.