Strategic Leadership Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Strategic Leadership (BAS-SL) program at Lake-Sumter State College educates leaders to effectively manage their organizations and positively impact their communities. Graduates of this program have diverse career paths open to them in a broad range of industries including sales, retail, small business, government, public safety, healthcare, criminal justice, and not-for-profit organizations. The BAS-SL degree program is offered fully online and offers a flexible schedule.
Students select a concentration from the following:
- Criminal Justice Leadership
The Criminal Justice Leadership concentration is for those interested in pursuing leadership positions in Law Enforcement and Corrections agencies.
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Health Services Administration
The Health Services Administration concentration educates leaders to effectively manage their organizations and positively impact their communities. Graduates of this program have diverse career paths open to them in any healthcare setting or in organizations that support the diversity of healthcare services.
- Human Resource Management
The Human Recourse Management concentration is for those interested in pursing a position in the Human Resource field in a wide range of organizations.
- Sport Leadership
The Sport Leadership concentration is for those interested in pursuing positions in sports leadership and management fields.
- Organizational Management
The Organizational Management concentration prepares individuals to take on leadership roles in various environments in the public, private, for-profit, and not-for-profit sectors.
- Project Management
The Project Management concentration prepares individuals to manage the various aspects of large-scale projects in multiple industries.
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) – Strategic Leadership Program Requirements (120 Credits)
Strategic Leadership Core Courses (30 credits)
The core courses are required for all students in the BAS in Strategic Leadership program.
| MAN 3240 | Organizational Behavior | 3 Credits |
| GEB 3213 | Advanced Business Communications | 3 Credits |
| GEB 3452 | Legal & Ethical Environment of Business | 3 Credits |
| ACG 3024 | Accounting for Managers | 3 Credits |
| MAR 3802 | Marketing for Managers | 3 Credits |
| MAN 3353 | Management Theory & Applications | 3 Credits |
| FIN 3400 | Financial Management | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4301 | Human Resource Management | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4720 | Strategic Management | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4900 | Strategic Leadership Capstone | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
*Students who enter the program with a C or higher in both ACG 2021 and ACG 2071 may select an additional Organizational Management Elective course in place of ACG 3024
Choose from one of the following Concentrations:
Criminal Justice Leadership Concentration (30 credits)
Criminal Justice Leadership core
| CCJ 3032 | Strategic Communications Practices for Crime and the Media | 3 Credits |
| CCJ 3627 | Management Response to Special Offenders | 3 Credits |
| CCJ 3661 | Risk Management of Terrorism and Violence | 3 Credits |
| CCJ 3681 | Leadership Challenges in Domestic Violence | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Criminal Justice Leadership Support Courses
Select 6 credits
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Systems Management | 3 Credits |
| GEB 4525 | Organizational Development | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4940 | Internship in Organizational Management | 1-3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Additional Support Courses (12 credits that can be upper or lower-division courses)
Additional Support Courses are determined based on needs, interests, or gaps in the student’s coursework. The student will work with the academic advisor to determine which courses will be chosen to become part of the program of study. Additional support courses may be upper or lower-division courses and courses that are not already used in the program. It is strongly recommended that the additional support courses be selected in consultation with the academic advisor.
Health Services Administration Concentration (30 credits)
Health Services Administration Core
| HSA 3170 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management | 3 Credits |
| HSA 3502 | Healthcare Risk Management | 3 Credits |
| HSA 4184 | Leadership & Management in Healthcare Organizations | 3 Credits |
| HSA 4383 | Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Health Services Administration Support Courses
Select 6 credits
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Systems Management | 3 Credits |
| HSA 4940 | Internship in Health Services Administration | 3 Credits |
| MNA 4037 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
*Students are encouraged to choose HSA 4940 if no verified healthcare setting experience.
Additional Support Courses
(12 credits that can be upper or lower-division courses). The following are recommended Additional Support Courses for the HSA Concentration.
| HIM 1211 | Basic Health Information Technology | 3 Credits |
| HSA 1100 | Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 Credits |
| HSA 2182 | Health Services Management Concepts | 3 Credits |
Additional Support Courses are determined based on needs, interests, or gaps in the student’s coursework. The student will work with the academic advisor to determine which courses will be chosen to become part of the program of study. Additional support courses may be upper or lower-division courses and courses that are not already used in the program. It is strongly recommended that the additional support courses be selected in consultation with the academic advisor.
Human Resource Management Concentration (30 credits)
Human Resource Management Core
| MAN 4312 | Employee Relations | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4320 | Recruitment and Selection | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4330 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4350 | Training and Development | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
HRM Support Courses
Select 6 credits
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Systems Management | 3 Credits |
| MNA 4037 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4940 | Internship in Organizational Management | 1-3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Additional Support Courses (12 credits that can be upper or lower-division courses)
Additional Support Courses are determined based on needs, interests, or gaps in the student’s coursework. The student will work with the academic advisor to determine which courses will be chosen to become part of the program of study. Additional support courses may be upper or lower-division courses and courses that are not already used in the program. It is strongly recommended that the additional support courses be selected in consultation with the advisor.
Organizational Management Concentration (30 credits)
Organizational Management Core
| ENT 4004 | Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits |
| GEB 4525 | Organizational Development | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4303 | Leadership & Management Practices | 3 Credits |
| MNA 4037 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Organizational Management Support Courses
Select 6 credits
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Systems Management | 3 Credits |
| MAN 3860 | Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4940 | Internship in Organizational Management | 1-3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Additional Support Courses (12 credits that can be upper or lower-division courses)
Additional Support Courses are determined based on needs, interests, or gaps in the student’s coursework. The student will work with the academic advisor to determine which courses will be chosen to become part of the program of study. Additional support courses may be upper or lower-division courses and courses that are not already used in the program. It is strongly recommended that the additional support courses be selected in consultation with the advisor.
Project Management Concentration (30 credits)
Project Management Core
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Systems Management | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4885 | Complex and Advanced Projects | 3 Credits |
| MNA 4037 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 Credits |
| MNA 4521 | Project Management Quality and Evaluation | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Project Management Support Courses
Select 6 credits
| GEB 4525 | Organizational Development | 3 Credits |
| MAN 3860 | Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4940 | Internship in Organizational Management | 1-3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Additional Support Courses (12 credits that can be upper or lower-division courses)
Additional Support Courses are determined based on needs, interests, or gaps in the student’s coursework. The student will work with the academic advisor to determine which courses will be chosen to become part of the program of study. Additional support courses may be upper or lower-division courses and courses that are not already used in the program. It is strongly recommended that the additional support courses be selected in consultation with the advisor.
All upper-division (3000 – 4000) level courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Sport Leadership Concentration (30 credits)
Sport Leadership Core
| SPM 4114 | Sport Leadership | 3 Credits |
| SPM 4104 | Sport Event and Facility Management | 3 Credits |
| SPM 4723 | Legal Issues in the Sport Industry | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Sport Leadership Support Courses
Select 9 credits
| MAN 3860 | Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations | 3 Credits |
| MNA 4037 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 Credits |
| ISM 3011 | Introduction to Information Systems Management | 3 Credits |
| MAN 4940 | Internship in Organizational Management | 1-3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Additional Support Courses (12 credits that can be upper or lower-division courses)
Additional Support Courses are determined based on needs, interests, or gaps in the student’s coursework. The student will work with the academic advisor to determine which courses will be chosen to become part of the program of study. Additional support courses may be upper or lower-division courses and courses that are not already used in the program. It is strongly recommended that the additional support courses be selected in consultation with the academic advisor.
Approved Professional Support Courses
(Do NOT submit Request Form for any courses listed below)
May be completed DURING or PRIOR TO enrollment in BAS-SL
| ACG 2021 | Financial Accounting | 3 Credits |
| ACG 2071 | Management Accounting | 3 Credits |
| CGS 1100 | Business Computer Applications | 3 Credits |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics I, Macroeconomics | 3 Credits |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics II, Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
| ENC 2210 | Technical & Professional Writing | 3 Credits |
| FIN 2100 | Personal Finance | 3 Credits |
| GEB 1136 | Introduction to eBusiness | 3 Credits |
| INR 2002 | International Relations | 3 Credits |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 Credits |
| MAC 2233 | Calculus for Business | 3 Credits |
| MNA 1100 | Human Relations in Business & Industry | 3 Credits |
| PHI 2010 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 Credits |
| PSY 2012 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| REL 2300 | World Religions | 3 Credits |
| SPC 2608 | Public Speaking | 3 Credits |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 Credits |
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| ASL 2140 | American Sign Language I | 4 Credits |
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| ASL 2150 | American Sign Language II | 4 Credits |
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| SPN 1120 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 Credits |
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| SPN 1121 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 Credits |
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| GEB 1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 Credits |
| GEB 1430 | Business Ethics & Etiquette | 3 Credits |
| MAN 2021 | Principles of Management | 3 Credits |
| MAR 2011 | Principles of Marketing | 3 Credits |
| BUL 2241 | Business Law | 3 Credits |
| SBM 2000 | Small Business Management | 3 Credits |
| ENT 1000 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits |
Other transferrable college-level technical courses that are part of an AS or AAS degree program at a regionally accredited institution
Foreign Language Competence Requirement:
In addition to the specified course requirements, baccalaureate degree seeking students must meet the State of Florida's foreign language and civics literacy requirements prior to graduation. See Graduation Requirements for BAS in Strategic Leadership.
When beginning this program, students should make an appointment for advising with the program director
Only required courses for an LSSC degree or qualifying certificate program are eligible for federal financial aid. Verify course choices and avoid charges by making an appointment with an academic advisor.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all program and general education courses in order to qualify for graduation.
Students must complete 25% of each program's total credit hours at LSSC.
For information about career options with this major, contact Careers@lssc.edu or 352-323-3603.
| Baccalaureate Academic Advisor |
| Office: LE - SSB 126 |
352-435-5034 |
Career Development Services
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| careers@lssc.edu |
352-323-3603 |