Business Leadership Minor
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who may apply?
- What are the requirements for admission?
- How do I apply?
- What is the curriculum?
- Why Leadership Studies?
- What are our objectives?
Who May Apply?
Virginia Tech undergraduate students in any major may apply for admission to the leadership minor. We have a diverse group of students combining leadership skills with many different disciplines.
What are the requirements of admission?
Admission to the minor is competitive, but is open to all Virginia Tech undergraduate students with a 2.50 QCA at Virginia Tech. Application for admission may be made during the sophomore year. Please see our link below or visit either the Business Leadership Center in 28 Pamplin Hall or the Undergraduate Programs Office in 1046 Pamplin Hall.
How Do I Apply?
Applications may be obtained from this web site, our office in 28 Pamplin Hall, or from the Undergraduate Programs Office, 1046 Pamplin Hall. Completed applications should be submitted to Undergraduate Programs Office, 1046 Pamplin Hall.
Why Leadership Studies?
We believe that leadership is not confined to those in authoritative positions. Leaders are all who inspire others, serve others, build commitments, create opportunities, and work toward better organizations and a better society.
We believe that all individuals, in any organization and context, have leadership potential. This minor will help students to identify and nurture their own leadership skills and principles.
The minor provides a multi-disciplinary, experiential education in the history, values, skills and theory of leadership. It gives students an opportunity to tailor their leadership education and experience to their personal and career needs.
Part of the course work is a leadership/service activity which enables students to explore different avenues of interest. The work is individualized and enables students to incorporate leadership skills into various areas of campus and community life.
What are our objectives?
Our objectives are for students to:
- Acquire an appreciation for the leadership and "followership" dimensions of citizenship.
- Acquire and practice leadership skills in business, not-for-profit, government, military, and civic organizations.
- Understand and practice the ethics of leadership.
- Understand differing perspectives on the process of leadership in a global and multicultural context.
- Understand differing perspectives on the process of leadership in a global and multicultural context.
- Learn and practice skills for self-leadership, team leadership, project/task leadership, and organizational leadership.
- Gain understanding of one's own leadership potential.