Master of Business Administration in Educational Leadership (FLEX) in Bethlehem United States | Lehigh University

The joint MBA & Educational Leadership program equips students with comprehensive expertise in both business and educational administration. This unique dual-degree curriculum cultivates the management capabilities essential for modern educational institutions, creating an environment where academic excellence and business acumen thrive together. The MBA/Ed. Leadership pathway expands career possibilities for business-oriented students pursuing leadership roles in education, increasing their employability across private and public educational sectors while bridging the gap between corporate and academic cultures.

By combining core coursework from both disciplines, graduates gain an exceptional blend of competencies to effectively oversee personnel and budgets while applying specialized knowledge in instructional leadership across educational and corporate environments. This program particularly benefits professionals currently working in educational finance and administration, offering advanced training to enhance their skills. The Lehigh joint degree requires completion of 45 credit hours.

The MELBA program emphasizes vital decision-making skills - particularly in budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning - crucial for contemporary educational administration. While maintaining strong emphasis on instructional leadership development, the program fosters an integrated approach where educational quality and business efficiency mutually reinforce each other.

This 45-credit interdisciplinary program features interactive instruction from distinguished faculty with extensive real-world experience. The curriculum structure includes:

FLEX MBA Core (MBA 401-404) - 14 credits
Integrative Experience
Business Electives - 5 credits
Education Core Curriculum - 22 credits
Education Electives - 3 credits
Prerequisites (not required for admission) cover: economic principles, introductory statistics, accounting fundamentals, and Microsoft Office proficiency or equivalent.

Lehigh's College of Business FLEX MBA online program emphasizes technological integration, leadership development, and workplace applicability. The curriculum features an applied capstone project, comprehensive leadership training spanning personal, interpersonal, and team dynamics, plus modules on inclusive, motivational, and ethical leadership. Data generation, analysis, and visualization competencies are integrated throughout the coursework.

The 36-credit FLEX MBA accommodates working professionals through flexible part-time study options, available either on-campus, online via ClassroomLIVE technology, or through hybrid formats. The program consists of 24 core credits plus 12 elective credits, with potential specialization areas. Most students complete the part-time MBA in approximately 3.5 years, though participants may adjust their pace according to professional and personal commitments.