Previously named the Bachelor of Arts in management and human relations (MHR), this degree in organizational leadership has been helping busy professionals achieve their career goals for more than 30 years.
The bachelor’s in management and leadership (BML) is a flexible, transfer-friendly degree program designed for working adults and aspiring leaders. Ideal for transfer students with at least 40 college credits, the BML program offers a supportive path to degree completion, blending practical coursework with real-world applications.
Our curriculum takes a threefold approach to equip you for today's dynamic workforce. You'll gain hands-on insights into personal growth and development, leadership and team dynamics and strategic management, all while integrating a biblical worldview.
- Personal Growth and Development
Build the foundational skills for long-term career success. Enhance your interpersonal relations and self-leadership abilities taught from a Christian perspective that emphasizes values, purpose and community impact.
- Leadership and Team Dynamics
Cultivate the competencies needed for influential leadership positions. Explore leadership theories, conflict resolution techniques, change management strategies and ethical decision-making as you prepare to inspire teams and navigate challenges with integrity and vision.
- StrategicManagement
Strengthen your ability to lead operations and teams effectively. Develop expertise in key areas like strategic planning, human resources and marketing, which are essential for overseeing projects and driving organizational success in industries such as financial services, healthcare and manufacturing.
What to expect
Discover a program built for your success in the management and leadership bachelor’s degree at Trevecca. Tailored for transfer students with at least 40 credits, this degree helps you finish what you’ve started while maintaining other responsibilities. Here's what makes it stand out:
Flexibility. Created with working adults in mind, the BML offers options that adapt to your schedule. Join in-person classes one night a week on campus or take courses fully online for maximum convenience. Materials and textbooks arrive at your doorstep so you can study anytime, whether it's over morning coffee, during lunch or late at night. For more than 35 years, our adult-focused design has helped thousands of learners manage coursework alongside daily demands.
Support. Receive personal attention in small classes where faculty provide one-on-one mentoring to support your growth. Our cohort model groups you with peers pursuing similar goals, building a network for encouragement either in person or through online discussions. This collaborative setup keeps you connected and motivated.
Success. The benefits of returning to college to complete your degree can be life-changing! Whether it’s increasing your earning potential, positioning yourself for a promotion or jump-starting a new career path, earning a degree will leave you equipped and empowered for the future. Our alumni succeed in diverse roles and can apply their real-world skills right away.
Course Descriptions
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Financial Aid & Costs
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Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the BA program in Management and Leadership the student must:
- Complete online application.
- Complete FAFSA or appropriate reimbursement or payment plan agreements.
- Submit official transcripts from previously attended institutions, sent directly from granting institution to TNU.
- Have earned a grade point average of 2.0 for all academic work completed.
- Have successfully completed a minimum of 40 hours of semester credit from an accredited institution.
- All students are expected to have some proficiency with computer technology. Reliable access to technology will be required through the program.
- Submit confidential Medical Health History and Immunization Forms to Trevecca's Student Health Clinic prior to registration (see Immunization Information entry at the end of this section). Applies only for students enrolled in face-to-face courses.
- Provide photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)
For students who have not completed the necessary 40 credit hours, there are still options for starting a degree. The online associate’s degree programs are open to students, regardless of credit hours. View our associate degrees to learn more.
Trevecca offers optional minors to non-traditional undergraduate students. Minors provide an excellent path to gain expertise in a focus area while you secure enough credit hours to complete your degree!
- Minor in Business
- Minor in Healthcare Administration
- Minor in Christian Ministry Online
- Minor in Psychology
- Minor in Leadership
- Minor in Criminal Justice
To graduate with a bachelor's degree in management and leadership, students will need a minimum of 120 credit hours, satisfying the following requirements:
General Education (30 semester hours)
- 6 semester hours of communications (of which one course must be in English composition)
- 3 semester hours of humanities (at least one course must be from the following: literature, philosophy, art or music appreciation, art or music history, fine arts, history)
- 9 semester hours of social/behavioral science
- 6 semester hours of math/natural science
- 6 additional semester hours in any above general education area
Core Classes (36 semester hours)
General Electives (54 semester hours)
TOTAL: 120 semester hours
Students also need to maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be eligible for graduation. Trevecca accepts transfer credit and prior learning towards the above requirements. To learn how your previous credit or prior learning will apply and see what your personal path to a bachelor's degree will look like, fill out the form and an enrollment counselor will contact you!
Course Descriptions
Get details on all the courses you’ll complete as you work toward this degree at Trevecca.*
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Cohort Schedule
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