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Management and Leadership Programs Department

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Position Yourself to Lead in a Global Economy

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The UW-Eau Claire Department of Management and Leadership Programs offers some of the most sought-after majors, minors, and certificates on campus. You'll engage with professors and instructors, compete at regional and national events, and collaborate on real-world projects. These experiences prepare you for a successful career in entrepreneurship, health care administration, human resources, international business, or management.

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Majors and Minors in Management and Leadership Programs

The Department of Management and Leadership Programs engages professionals from the community within advisory boards to help guide the curriculum and educational opportunities. This means that your education at UW-Eau Claire is preparing you for opportunities and challenges that are real, not just hypothetical.

Our Department of Management and Leadership Programs faculty collaborate closely with industry professionals through advisory boards. This ensures that your education is tailored to real-world experiences, equipping you with the skills needed to excel in your future career goals.  

Meet the Faculty

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Business Communication and Information Systems Department
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Teaching Assistant Professor
Longzhu Dong
Management and Leadership Programs Department
Director of International Business
Associate Professor of Management
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Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators

Are you eager to embark on the journey of entrepreneurship or contribute to the growth of a dynamic business? The Dennis L. Heyde Entrepreneur Program equips you for both roles. Whether you envision yourself as a company founder or an innovator within an organization, our program prepares you to lead with confidence. Through immersive experiences, including guest speakers and practical projects, you will gain valuable insights and skills to thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

Take advantage of the chance to highlight your skills on regional and national platforms through competitive events where our students consistently outperform rivals from esteemed institutions across the nation. Exclusive to UW-Eau Claire, the Entrepreneur Program’s Swim with the Sharks and the Strategic Management’s Sim Super Bowl competitions offer you the opportunity to sharpen your skills in presenting, negotiating, demonstrating, and problem-solving.

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Outstanding Career Preparedness

As a student in the Management and Leadership Programs Department, you will sharpen your communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, setting you up for success in the professional world. Our alumni step into roles as assistant administrators, district managers, talent acquisition coordinators, and logistics coordinators with industry-leading regional and global companies. Your journey from student to professional begins here.

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Exceptional Teacher-Scholar Faculty

Our Management and Leadership Programs Department features teacher-scholars renowned for their expertise and extensive publications in academic journals. They regularly present their research findings at international conferences, ensuring students receive the latest insights and knowledge in the field. Get ready to elevate your education with faculty who bring real-world expertise and academic excellence into the classroom. 

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5 Majors, 3 Minors, 4 Certificates
The Management and Leadership Department offers some of the most sought-after courses and majors at UWEC.
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We are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), a distinguished hallmark of excellence achieved by less than 5% of all business schools in the world.

Management and Leadership Programs Department

Schneider Social Science Hall 400C
1702 Park Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

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