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Business Leadership Essentials

Program Overview

Loyola University Chicago's Business Leadership Essentials (formerly Mini-MBA) offers a comprehensive introduction to general management concepts and practices valued in today's global business landscape. This immersive experience enhances analytical skills, business knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership abilities. The program is delivered by expert faculty from the Quinlan School of Business.

Testimonial

"I wanted to expand my business knowledge and this program covered the most relevant topics. The professors were approachable, listened, and made learning comfortable. I highly recommend this course for new business leaders." - Justin Deal, Senior Sales Representative, Rise Baking Co.

Upcoming Courses

Course Details

• Hybrid course: January 19–March 2, 2026
  • Online meetings: Mondays (live), 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (CT)
  • In-person capstone and networking session: Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Loyola's Schreiber Center
• Course Fee: $3,500

Designed For

• Rising business professionals with at least 5 years of work experience
• Individuals with non-business backgrounds who have transitioned into business roles
• Prospective EMBA students hoping to gain perspective on the Quinlan School of Business experience

Objectives

• Strategically plan for organizational growth
• Grow your network
• Gain a strong foundation of emotional intelligence for managing yourself, your team, and your business
• Analyze the issues and opportunities modern businesses face
• Understand how different parts of the business operate and interact

Program Topics

• Personal Approach to Leadership and Presence
• Marketing and Analytics
• Managing Teams and Change Management
• Finance
• HR and Conflict Management
• Accounting
• Operations and Project Management
• Business Development
• Business Strategy

Course Faculty

• Katie Alexander: Personal Approach to Leadership and Presence
• Shabnam Azimi: Marketing Analytics
• Kaitlyn Hoffman: Project Management and Operations
• Sean Leahy: Strategy
• Suk Hun Lee: Finance
• Arup Varma: HR and Conflict Management
• Tom Zeller: Accounting