Earn a Bachelor of Science in Leadership (BSL) From a 100% Online University
Our online Bachelor of Science in Leadership (BSL) degree will prepare you to lead by instilling in you the information, skills, experience, and confidence you need to succeed.
While participating in our fully online bachelors degree program, you will work closely with our exceptional faculty as you:
- Create your own personal leadership development plan.
- Learn how to effectively deal with change within organizations.
- Develop your written and oral communication skills.
- Gain critical thinking and research skills.
- Advance your career – even while working full time.
- Join a dynamic online college network.
Leadership Online Degree Program Overview
In the Bachelor of Science in Leadership (BSL) online degree program, you will be prepared to effectively handle the challenges facing the leaders of today and the future. Our EdActive™ Learning Approach emphasizes the development of real-world skills and experiences, so you’ll be ready to contribute to your organization’s success right out of college.
See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.
The Bachelor of Science in Leadership (BSL) requires 120 credits for degree completion. You will take 36 semester credits of program core course work and 32 credits of concentration coursework. You’re also required to meet Trident’s general education requirements as specified in our course catalog. You will need to complete specific courses (or their equivalent) to satisfy general education competency areas.
Have you ever thought about obtaining your masters degree? If so, we have a dual credit option that allows you to earn MSL degree credits while taking BSL program courses. We call it FastracDC and it is our fastest and most affordable pathway to a masters degree. By selecting the dual credit option you can have three of your upper division courses applied towards an MSL degree from Trident.
- Interdisciplinary Studies
This concentration emphasizes integrating knowledge from different perspectives, developing strong analytical and communication skills, and taking creative approaches to problem solving and decision-making. - Management
This concentration develops leaders who are adept at team building, communications, and marketing. You will take courses, such as Principles of Marketing; International Business; and Strategic Management.
If you have fewer than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:
- A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all high school coursework
- Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)
If you have more than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:
- A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all transferable coursework
- Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)
If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.
- Transfer students are required to provide official transcripts of all prior academic work without exception.
- Prior academic work will be articulated during the admission process.
- All courses, whether applied to a program or general elective in transfer will be posted to the student’s permanent record.
- Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.
- At the undergraduate level, students may transfer in credit no matter the date of completion. In cases where the content of a course is deemed outdated or no longer relevant/equivalent by Trident, credits for that course will transfer as general elective credits only.
- Students may formally appeal transfer decision to the Provost or designee. Appeals must be submitted in writing within five business days and must be accompanied by supporting documents or evidence.
tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
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Standard | $415 | $1,660 | $12,450 |
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members | $330 | $1,320 | $9,900 |
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $250 | $1,000 | $7,500 |
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Bounced Check Fee: $30
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident? Visit Trident’s Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident’s Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.
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