Overview
Lead With Confidence
Trevecca’s Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership is a degree-completion program designed for working adults who want to grow as servant leaders and global citizens. Our curriculum has a threefold approach aimed at helping you navigate today’s workforce with excellence and strategy. This accelerated bachelor’s program, created for students who have already completed a minimum of 40 college credit hours, includes coursework that prioritizes creativity, accountability and intentionality while emphasizing three key areas of study:
- Management Development
Enhance your capabilities to oversee teams and initiatives. Build skills and knowledge in key management areas such as strategic and systems management, human resources and marketing. - Leadership Development
Expands your competency to perform in leadership roles within organizations. Receive insight on leadership theories, conflict resolution, change management, personal values and ethics in business. - Personal Development
Become equipped with the knowledge needed to succeed not only in the classroom, but also in your career. Develop personal leadership skills, interpersonal relations, organizational behaviors and a biblical worldview.
What students can expect:
Flexibility. The program exists to provide working adults with the opportunity to complete a college degree in a schedule and format particularly designed to meet their unique needs. Attend class face-to-face at one of Trevecca’s three locations one night a week or complete your degree fully online. And when we say fully online, we mean it! Books and supplies are delivered to your front door and you’ll never have to step foot on campus. Study when it’s convenient for you—an hour in the morning over coffee, during your lunch break or after your kids’ bedtime. For more than 30 years, the manageable workload of our continuing education programs has made it a tremendous success for hundreds of working adults.
Support. Small class sizes allow faculty members to get to know students individually and provide mentoring relationships that help them achieve personal growth while simultaneously offering academically rigorous coursework. Additionally, Trevecca utilizes a cohort model of study, where students begin and complete their degree alongside a group of other classmates—either in person or online—who are taking the same classes and working toward the same goal. Your peers provide the support needed so you can get the most out of your studies. Even while taking online classes, you’ll stay engaged with your cohort, exchanging emails and online discussions on a weekly basis.
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 graduates currently work in fields such as business, technology, ministry, government, military, social services and health care.
“Every class is taught from a practical perspective,” says program director Dr. Cathy Hendon. “Students want to know how this degree can be immediately applied to their professional life or goals, and we’ve structured the program with that in mind.”
Faculty
General Resources
News
Core Classes
Personal Development
This area of the program of study focuses on developing the student in a personal way that will help equip them with the skills and knowledge to succeed not only in their classes, but also in their career.
Personal Leadership Development
BML 3110
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop intrapersonal leadership, a necessary prerequisite to leading and serving others. Leaders will recognize and apply personality preferences, learning styles, and leadership practices that personify servant leadership.
Interpersonal Relations
BML 3120
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communication and the styles of communication used in academic, social and professional environments. Students will learn the characteristics and process of interpersonal communication including perception, speech and language, non-verbal behaviors, listening and feedback, the ethics of interpersonal communication, relationship development and maintenance, and emotional intelligence. In this course you will learn to communicate more effectively in all settings.
Organizational Behavior
BML 3130
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. Its purpose is to examine ourselves and our functioning as members of groups. This course aims to improve students’ ability to effectively lead people toward increased organizational performance.
Biblical Perspectives and the Christian Life
BML 3150
In this course, students will explore and articulate the foundational themes of the Bible. The course is designed to foster a Christian worldview from a Wesleyan perspective. The course encourages the integration of faith, learning, and living.
Leadership Development
This area of the program of study expands the students’ competence to perform in leadership roles within organizations. Students will enhance their capabilities by learning leadership theories, conflict resolution, change management, and ethical leadership.
Introduction to Leadership
BML 4300
Leading through Conflict and Change
BML 4310
Students will understand the challenges, techniques, and problems associated with initiating and implementing changes within organizations. Specifically, students will understand the roles and stakes of all entities involved. Given that conflict often accompanies change, the course will also examine sources of conflict and identify effective resolution and negotiation techniques.
Ethical Leadership
BML 4320
Students will formulate a philosophy of life, providing a foundation for such concerns as ethics in business, accountability in government, respect for human rights, and a responsible lifestyle in the contemporary world. Ethical theories and personal values are examined through readings, analysis of the workplace, international relations, and classroom discussion.
Principles of Management and Leadership
BML 4330
Students will examine research-based management and leadership principles. Students are asked to analyze and synthesize concepts and skills to which they have been exposed throughout the program. Students examine motivational theories, the situational leadership theory, and servant leadership principles in relation to their application in organizational settings and in light of a Christian worldview. The course concludes with students articulating their personal philosophy of management and leadership through a comprehensive final assessment.
Management Development
This area of the program of study allows the students to build skills and knowledge in key management areas such as strategic and systems management, human resources, and marketing.
Marketing for Managers
BML 4400
This course presents general marketing principles and develops a manager’s insight into how an organization makes product, pricing, and promotion decisions based on their understanding of customer behavior.
Systems Management
BML 4410
This course is designed to create innovative system thinkers and system managers. Students will analyze the basic managerial functions of setting objectives, planning, organizing, directing and controlling, while also making connections regarding how the individual roles of management affect the entire system. Theoretical foundations, models for design, and the analysis of organizational processes and human behavior in organizations are examined. The process of innovation and the introduction of quality tools are also explored in this course.
Human Resources Management
BML 4420
Students analyze the policies and procedures of managing human resources such as job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, compensation, and employee rights (discipline, OSHA, and unionization). Special attention is given to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Strategic Management
BML 4440
Designed to integrate and apply concepts from all areas of the business curriculum. The course examines the operations and tactics of firms within industries from a macro perspective. Strategy has three major subdivisions: Strategy Formulation, Strategy Implementation, and Strategy Evaluation and Control.
Program Details
Total Credit Hours
36
Program Length
As little as 18 months
Mode
Face-to-face or 100 percent online
Additional Information
The Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership degree is designed to uniquely fit the needs of working adults—with creativity, accountability and intentionality at the forefront. Previously named the Bachelor of Arts in Management and Human Relations, this degree has been helping busy professionals achieve their career goals for more than 30 years.
The updated program integrates a Christian worldview and seeks to build servant leaders and global citizens who can successfully navigate today’s workforce with confidence and strategy. Interdisciplinary in nature, the curriculum includes liberal arts classes with an emphasis on general management and leadership skill building. Writing, speaking and research skills are cultivated in each class.
“Our students build confidence in their written and verbal communication skills throughout the program,” says program director Dr. Cathy Hendon. “In today’s global, hyper-connected society, it’s vital for employees to know how to effectively communicate with each other.”
The program has a threefold approach aimed at helping you navigate today’s workforce with excellence and strategy. This accelerated degree includes coursework that focuses on three key areas of study:
Management Development
Enhance your capabilities to oversee teams and initiatives. Build skills and knowledge in key management areas such as strategic and systems management, human resources and marketing.
Leadership Development
Expands your competency to perform in leadership roles within organizations. Receive insight on leadership theories, conflict resolution, change management, personal values and ethics in business.
Personal Development
Become equipped with the knowledge needed to succeed not only in the classroom, but also in your career. Develop personal leadership skills, interpersonal relations, organizational behaviors and a biblical worldview.
Graduation
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)
View course descriptions for core classes.
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!
Locations/Modes
We want to make earning your degree as easy as possible. That's why we offer two options for how you can complete the Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership program—either online or face-to-face.
Online
We understand life is busy and you may not have time to attend class on campus. Whether you are a working adult, a stay-at-home parent, or simply live outside of Nashville, you can earn your degree with us while focusing on one class at a time, any time—24/7. Through Trevecca Online, classes are taught digitally through our learning management system, Blackboard. Additionally, books and materials are delivered to your front door. And when we say the degree is entirely online, we mean it. Our program is structured so that you never have to step foot on campus--not even once!
With our online degree programs, you can expect the same level of quality and rigor that Trevecca has provided students since 1901. Our online students also benefit from a cohort model, where students begin and complete their degree alongside a group of other online classmates working toward similar goals.
Face-to-Face
Our campus locations offer a warm and inviting atmosphere. Students enjoy small class sizes and personal relationships with faculty members who serve as both professors and mentors. If you enjoy face-to-face learning, you can join a campus cohort, which meets for class one night a week. Trevecca's cohort model is one of the reasons the school has become the fastest growing university in Middle Tennessee. It’s a highly successful experience that allows students to begin and complete their degree alongside a group of other classmates working toward similar goals. In addition to our main campus in Nashville, we offer face-to-face classes at these two additional locations:
On-Campus at Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN
Attend class one night a week at a location close to you with Trevecca at Motlow State. Students enjoy small class sizes and the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with professors at a location convenient to them. The cohort model is utilized at each campus, allowing students to start and complete their degree alongside a group of classmates working to toward the same goal in the same timeframe. Learn more about Trevecca at Motlow State.
On-Campus at Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
For students in the northeast Nashville area, Trevecca offers our Bachelor’s in Management and Leadership program at Volunteer State. Attend class one night a week in Gallatin and experience the same benefits and close-knit learning experience as our Nashville campus. Students in Gallatin start and complete their degree alongside a group of other classmates working toward the same goal in the same timeframe. This highly successful mode of learning allows students to build camaraderie among fellow classmates and with professors who also serve as mentors. Learn more about Trevecca at Volunteer State.
Outcomes/Careers
Our Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership degree allows students to acquire knowledge and skills in management, leadership and personal development for a variety of professional pursuits. Our graduates currently serve in fields such as these:
- Business (banking; production; training and development; hospitality; sales; construction management)
- Technology
- Ministry
- Government
- Military
- Social Services
- Health care support operations
- Human Resources
The Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership is a multi-faceted program that equips individuals with the skills needed to lead successfully in whichever career path they choose to embrace.
Financial Aid & Costs
Worried about the future? We’ve got you covered!
At Trevecca, we understand we’re in unprecedented times. We believe you should be free to follow your dreams without fear. If you’re unable to complete a course due to COVID-19, we’ll refund the course cost to you. Full details can be found here.
How much will it cost?
| Tuition | Credit Hours | Program Length | Tuition Costs |
| $395/credit hour | 36 | As little as 18 months | $14,220 |
*$50 fee assessed per course. Books are not included.
How am I going to pay for it?
- Federal loans and grants are available to all eligible students who complete a FAFSA
- Employer tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Monthly payments through Trevecca make fulfilling tuition requirements more manageable
- Military benefits such as Yellow Ribbon and GI Bills are accepted by Trevecca University
How do I qualify?
- Fill out your FAFSA. Based on your income, you will know how much federal financial aid you are eligible to receive.
- Talk to your employer about tuition reimbursement opportunities
- For military benefits, contact the Academic Records Office at 1.615.248.1268
Admissions
Getting Started
- Complete the online application (it's free!).
Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions here! - Fill out the FAFSA to be considered for financial aid
- Request official transcripts from your previous institution
Admissions Requirements
- Completion of at least 40 credit hours from an accredited institution
- 2.0 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
- Some proficiency with computer technology and reliable access to technology throughout the program
- 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.)
If you feel you may not meet these requirements, please fill out the form to be connected with an admissions counselor.
Info Session
Interested in learning more about the program from faculty and students? Join us online for an Info Session on November 29 at 7 p.m.
FAQs
I’m already busy managing a full-time job and other commitments. How will I find time to complete coursework and study?
I don’t have time to drive to Trevecca’s campus. Can I earn the degree online?
Will I receive the same experience online as those who attend class in person?
I haven’t been a student in years—what if I fall behind or struggle to keep up with classes?
I don’t currently have the required minimum of 40 transferable credit hours—what are my options?
Can I really graduate with my bachelor’s degree in 18 months?
Do you use textbooks or e-books?
What are the technology requirements for the online program?
Testimonials
A Dance Teacher Equipped to Serve Her Students
Ashley Rogers' focus as a dance teacher isn't just to teach technique and choreography but to help her students grow spiritually in order to excel in life. Through her program with Trevecca, Ashley feels equipped to serve her students while still balancing family, work and life outside of her program.
An Accomplished Musician Finishes What He Began
More than 40 years ago, Christian music pioneer Eddie DeGarmo dropped out of college. But he promised his mother that one day he’d finish his degree. Decades later, after a career as both a successful music artist and music executive, DeGarmo was admitted to Trevecca to complete a bachelor’s degree in general studies from the University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies.
The welcoming atmosphere and mentoring relationships between faculty and students empowered him to succeed. From the administration to the professors, the Trevecca team made going back to school after a 40-year break possible, he says.
“The theme for me has been to stay true to my promises and finish what I began,” says DeGarmo. “I’ve learned that training and education lead to success. Now I want to pour my life into others and use my experience to help them through their own journeys.”
Eddie DeGarmo, ’17, is a former band member of DeGarmo and Key and one of the founders of the Christian music label ForeFront Records.
A City Leader Equipped to Serve
William Swann began his career as a firefighter. Through the years he progressed through the department as a Training Academy instructor, director of the Office of Emergency Management and Deputy Fire Director. “I had an associate degree, and I completed other classes that were relevant to my work,” he recalls. “I was somewhat content with my education because it was all related to my job, but one day I asked myself, ‘Am I the best I can be?’”
Swan decided to apply to Trevecca to earn his bachelor’s degree in Management and Human relations. “It was a great experience for me,” he says. “A family atmosphere exists on campus that is enhanced by the University’s cohort model. You work together, study together and even eat together. Gradually, the past limitations you may have put on yourself start to fade away. The focus becomes on your goals and who you want to become.”
Upon graduation, Swann said he was better equipped to lead in his department and do his best work for the city of Nashville. Shortly after he finished his degree he was promoted from Interim Chief to Director Chief of the Nashville Fire department.
“My mission is to serve my community,” Swan says. “The priority at Trevecca on developing servant leaders definitely prepared me to do just that.”
William Swan, ’18, is the first African American to serve as Director Chief of the Nashville Fire Department.
A Graduate-Turned-University Employee
Jocelyn McCoy says a job layoff became the impetus for change in her life almost a decade ago.
“After I lost my position, my husband turned to me and said, “You’ve always wanted to go back to school,” McCoy recalls. “Now’s the time.”
“I decided to attend an informational session at Trevecca,” says McCoy. “Initially I thought I had 60 credit hours that would be transferable, but because I had been out of school so long, I discovered I only had about 48 credit hours.
“I just started to cry,” she remembers. But then my academic adviser asked me, “Do you want this degree? If so, we can put you on a plan to make it happen. We can do it.”
“So that’s what we did,” McCoy says. She went on to not only earn her bachelor’s degree in Management and Human Relations but also a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, both from Trevecca. Today, she plays a key role in helping other adult students return to school and accomplish their long-awaited goals.
Jocelyn McCoy, ’12, MOL ’15, currently serves as the senior outreach recruiter for Trevecca’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies.
Overview
"When you say 'Trevecca,' it opens doors."
We know life is busy. Family, work, church and other commitments make completing your degree seem like an impossible task. But it doesn’t have to be.
At Trevecca, we understand finishing your degree requires balance with life’s demands. With you in mind, we uniquely structured the Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership program to fit your lifestyle. This program is distinctly designed to provide each working adult student with the opportunity to complete a college degree in a format that meets your unique needs, completely online. Previously named the Bachelor of Arts in Management and Human Relations, Trevecca has been helping busy adults finish their degrees for over 40 years.
You've worked hard to get where you are, and we believe your life experiences should count for something. For this reason, we offer college credit for various certifications, assessments and professional experiences accrued during your time away from school. Upon enrollment, Trevecca’s team of advisors will work directly with you to complete a Prior Learning Assessment to ensure your life’s work isn’t overlooked.
Upon enrollment, your advisor will work on adding any elective courses you may need to your schedule.
Our curriculum is interdisciplinary and liberal arts in nature, and greatly emphasizes critical-thinking, communication, self-awareness and personal development. With a focus on organizational behavior, ethics, management and relationship building, the program integrates a Christian worldview and seeks to build servant leaders and global citizens that can successfully navigate today’s workforce with confidence and strategy.
Core Classes
Personal Leadership Development
BML 3110
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop intrapersonal leadership, a necessary prerequisite to leading and serving others. Leaders will recognize and apply personality preferences, learning styles, and leadership practices that personify servant leadership.
Course Hours: 3
Interpersonal Relations
BML 3120
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communication and the styles of communication used in academic, social and professional environments. Students will learn the characteristics and process of interpersonal communication including perception, speech and language, non-verbal behaviors, listening and feedback, the ethics of interpersonal communication, relationship development and maintenance, and emotional intelligence. In this course you will learn to communicate more effectively in all settings.
Course Hours: 3
Biblical Perspectives and the Christian Worldview
BML 3150
In this course, students will explore and articulate the foundational themes of the Bible. The course is designed to foster a Christian worldview from a Wesleyan perspective. The course encourages the integration of faith, learning, and living.
Course Hours: 3
Introduction to Leadership
BML 4300
Course Hours: 3
Leadership Development
This area of the program of study expands the students’ competence to perform in leadership roles within organizations. Students will enhance their capabilities by learning leadership theories, conflict resolution, change management, and ethical leadership.
Leading through Conflict and Change
BAML 4310
Students will understand the challenges, techniques, and problems associated with initiating and implementing changes within organizations. Specifically, students will understand the roles and stakes of all entities involved. Given that conflict often accompanies change, the course will also examine sources of conflict and identify effective resolution and negotiation techniques.
Ethical Leadership
BAML 4320
Students will formulate a philosophy of life, providing a foundation for such concerns as ethics in business, accountability in government, respect for human rights, and a responsible lifestyle in the contemporary world. Ethical theories and personal values are examined through readings, analysis of the workplace, international relations, and classroom discussion.
Principles of Management and Leadership
BAML 4330
Students will examine research-based management and leadership principles. Students are asked to analyze and synthesize concepts and skills to which they have been exposed throughout the program. Students examine motivational theories, the situational leadership theory, and servant leadership principles in relation to their application in organizational settings and in light of a Christian worldview. The course concludes with students articulating their personal philosophy of management and leadership through a comprehensive final assessment.
Organizational Behavior
BAML 3130
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. Its purpose is to examine ourselves and our functioning as members of groups. This course aims to improve students’ ability to effectively lead people toward increased organizational performance.
Management Development
This area of the program of study allows the students to build skills and knowledge in key management areas such as strategic and systems management, human resources, and marketing.
Marketing for Managers
BML 4400
This course presents general marketing principles and develops a manager’s insight into how an organization makes product, pricing, and promotion decisions based on their understanding of customer behavior.
Systems Management
BAML 4410
This course is designed to create innovative system thinkers and system managers. Students will analyze the basic managerial functions of setting objectives, planning, organizing, directing and controlling, while also making connections regarding how the individual roles of management affect the entire system. Theoretical foundations, models for design, and the analysis of organizational processes and human behavior in organizations are examined. The process of innovation and the introduction of quality tools are also explored in this course.
Human Resources Management
BAML 4420
Students analyze the policies and procedures of managing human resources such as job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, compensation, and employee rights (discipline, OSHA, and unionization). Special attention is given to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Strategic Management
BAML 4440
Designed to integrate and apply concepts from all areas of the business curriculum. The course examines the operations and tactics of firms within industries from a macro perspective. Strategy has three major subdivisions: Strategy Formulation, Strategy Implementation, and Strategy Evaluation and Control.
Admissions
Getting Started
- Complete the online application (it's free!)
- Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid
- Request official transcripts from your previous institution
Admissions Requirements
- Completion of at least 40 credit hours from an accredited institution
- 2.0 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
- Some proficiency with computer technology and reliable access to technology throughout the program
If you feel you may not meet these requirements, please fill out the form on the right to be connected with an enrollment specialist.
Text with an enrollment counselor
Financial Aid and Costs
How am I going to pay for it?
- Federal loans and grants are available to all eligible students who complete a FAFSA
- Employer tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Monthly payments through Trevecca make fulfilling tuition requirements more manageable
- Military benefits such as Yellow Ribbon and GI Bills are accepted by Trevecca University
How do I qualify?
- Fill out your FAFSA. Based on your income, you will know how much federal financial aid you are eligible to receive.
- Talk to your employer about tuition reimbursement opportunities
- For military benefits, contact the Academic Records Office at 1.615.248.1268
How much will it cost?
| Tuition | Credit Hours | Program Length | Tuition Costs |
| $395/credit hour | 36 | As little as 18 months | $14,220 |
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Info Session
Are you interested in learning more about our Motlow location? Trevecca will be hosting a virtual information session where you can hear from current professors and students about this program. Join us on February 21, 2022 at 7 p.m. by registering today.
Why Trevecca?
Why choose Trevecca?
Since 1901, Trevecca Nazarene University has been dedicated to bringing Nashville students an unmatched education through exceptional teaching. Now the same education is available any time, anywhere through Trevecca Online, allowing you to receive the education you want with the flexibility you need.
Trevecca's cohort model of instruction provides you with a close-knit group of fellow students who will be on the same educational journey from the first day of classes until graduation. All classwork is completed through Blackboard, an interactive and innovative online learning system that allows you to communicate quickly with fellow students and your professors.
When you choose Trevecca's Bachelor of Arts in Management and Human Relations program, you choose a community of professors and students who are dedicated to helping you succeed. While a student with Trevecca Online, you will be better prepared to become a leader in both your chosen industry and your community.
At Trevecca, we want to help you acquire the necessary skills to become the best of what you want to be. With Trevecca Online, you have the opportunity to receive an exceptional, personalized education completely online.
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