Leadership Development

Program Information

Degree Type
60-credit Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code
10-196-1

Time to Degree
2 years

Start Date
August / January / June

How You'll Learn

Online
8-Week Courses
Evening

This program is designed for new leaders and people aspiring to move into a leadership position. Leaders will gain additional skills to measure and improve quality, think critically, solve problems, organize and build work team relationships, and develop and maximize human resources.

How To Apply

Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
Submit a copy of one of the following to demonstrate your reading, writing and math skills:
- High school GPA of 2.60 or above. Transcript must include completed coursework through the 11th grade.*
- ACT, ACCUPLACER® or GED - 2014 Series (165 or higher).*
- Prior college coursework may meet this requirement in whole or in part. Courses must be in the specific area(s), and you must have earned a grade of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the courses.*
- If none of the above apply, sign up for the ACCUPLACER® placement test.

*Unofficial copies of these documents can be sent to admissions@wctc.edu.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.

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Contact Us

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

Potential Careers

If you have already worked in a leadership position and are hoping to advance your career, the Leadership Program will provide additional skills to make you a better team leader or manager. Those in leadership roles are focused, disciplined and receptive to new ideas, and they have a clear vision of how to achieve their goals.

Branch Manager
Circulation Manager
Operations Leader
Human Resources Manager
Team Coach

High School Eligibility

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

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Career Salaries

$53,200 – $100,000+ annually

Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements. Find our graduates' entry wages in the most recent Graduate Success Report.

Financial Aid

As a program student, you are eligible to receive:

Financial aid loans
Scholarships
Other forms of assistance

Learn more about financial aid.

Program Courses

Business, Management and Finance Programs

Career Pathway

What Makes This Program Unique

Evening classes accommodate the working adult. An accelerated learning environment blends interactive in-class activities with online learning.
Many students in this program are currently working and can weave their on-the-job experiences into course activities.
Earn two degrees in three years by combining this program with Human Resources.

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Earn credit for prior learning for the college-level knowledge and skills that you've already acquired through advanced high school classes, previous college coursework, self-study, military training work or volunteer experience.

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Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get a head start in high-demand fields while earning college credits.

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You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired through prior coursework, work experience and more.

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Transfer Opportunities After WCTC

WCTC has credit transfer agreements with many four-year institutions that allow our degree graduates to transfer credits into a baccalaureate program, often at junior-level standing.

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