Leadership and management program emphasizes building the skills, insights and knowledge that professionals need to succeed in a business context. Students will improve their ability to manage themselves as well as influence others as they learn to identify valuable goals and work to reach them. Courses will feature relevant concepts and theories and present opportunities to deploy this knowledge in practical situations to build a solid foundation of leadership and management ability. The program is designed to give students a portfolio of established and cutting-edge principles to draw from over their career.

Careers in Leadership and Management

The Central Experience

"The College of Business was instrumental in my success after graduation. During my time at Central, I had the opportunity to work with professors and students who consistently challenged me to work harder and dream bigger. I still carry that determination with me today and it has led me to the beginning of a very bright career with Amazon. I am forever grateful for the experience I had in the College of Business.” - Ashley Harris

The Essential Skills for Business Professionals (MGT 200) is about building skills that effective, career-minded professionals use for success, whether they are working in technical, creative, non-profit, government, or business careers.

• Create value and think business
• Build a network of successful students and established professionals outside of CWU
• Build high-impact habits
• Be an effective leader when called to do so