Business Administration (Accelerated)
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Strategic Leadership (Accelerated) Program in Pennsylvania
Earn both a bachelor’s degree (any undergraduate major) and a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership from Messiah University in just five years through this accelerated 4+1 program
Study Strategic Leadership (Accelerated) at a Christian University
Gain a competitive edge in the workplace with Messiah University’s accelerated pathway to a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership. This 4+1 program allows you to begin graduate-level coursework as an undergraduate—no matter your major—and complete your M.A. in just one additional year. The fully online graduate courses are designed for working professionals, giving you the flexibility to build real-world experience while advancing your leadership potential. With no prerequisites and a streamlined structure, this program prepares you to lead with confidence, vision and integrity across industries.
As a student in Messiah University’s strategic leadership (accelerated) program, you’ll be able to:
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Complete both your bachelor’s degree (in any major) and a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership in just five years through a seamless 4+1 pathway.
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Gain a head start on your graduate education by taking master’s-level leadership courses as an undergraduate—no prerequisites or business major required.
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Learn from experienced faculty in Messiah’s nationally recognized M.A. in Strategic Leadership program, which emphasizes ethical, values-driven leadership across industries.
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Study topics like organizational change, decision-making, innovation and strategic planning through a Christian lens that prepares you to lead with purpose.
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Finish your graduate degree 100% online during your fifth year—ideal for working professionals or students launching into their careers.
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Join a program designed for any undergraduate major—from the humanities to health sciences to STEM—making it a versatile choice for students pursuing leadership roles in diverse fields.
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Build skills that are highly transferable and in demand: team leadership, change management, communication strategy and ethical decision-making.
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Be part of a university that’s consistently ranked a top Christian university nationally, known for academic quality, career preparation and meaningful faith integration.
As a graduate of the accelerated strategic leadership program, you will be equipped to pursue positions such as:
- Organizational developer
- Leadership coach
- Project manager
- Human resources strategist
- Nonprofit manager
- Executive administrator
Programs related to Strategic Leadership (Accelerated)
In the strategic leadership accelerated program, you’ll engage with coursework that sharpens your ability to lead teams, manage change and make thoughtful, mission-driven decisions. With a foundation of on-campus undergraduate classes followed by a fully online graduate year, you’ll explore topics like organizational leadership, ethics and strategic planning—all through the lens of Christian faith. This program equips you with the tools to lead effectively and ethically in a variety of industries, while deepening your understanding of how values-based leadership can shape the workplace.
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this pogram work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.