Learn to Lead

Apply for a bachelor's degree program in Business Management.

Boston is #1 for entrepreneurs.

Whether you dream of starting your own business or you want to be a force in the global marketplace, Lesley University's Business Management program will equip you with the leadership skills you need.

Business graduates tackle the world’s challenges by starting businesses and driving positive change in organizations. And because the Greater Boston area is ranked the #1 city for startups by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, you’ll gain hands-on experience in internships in businesses that are breaking new ground, as well as in established organizations and companies like the Boston Red Sox, Merrill Lynch, Clear Channel Radio, Anthropologie, and more.

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Small College, Big University

Within the dynamic environment of a larger university, you'll receive the personalized education of a small liberal arts college of 1,300 students and hands-on attention from specialized faculty. Our business management program integrates our strong foundation in liberal arts, which 75 percent of executives believe prepares better employees, according to a survey of CEOs by the Association of American Colleges and Universities.

Undergraduate Programs

92%

of our 2020 graduating class is employed or furthering their education.

Four-year business management programs recognized for high quality, rigor, teaching excellence

Applying to Lesley

Lesley University is SAT Blind

We know that a single standardized test can't sum up your accomplishments and abilities. That's why we don't require SAT scores when you apply. Instead, we'll focus on the strength of your application, including your essay and activities.

Reasons to Apply

Money for Grad School

Finish your bachelor's degree and keep going. Get 12 free credits toward your Lesley master's degree with The Lesley Dividend. That's a savings of up to $13,000.

Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's

Start your Master of Business Administration (MBA) as a Lesley undergraduate student in any major, saving you time and tuition. Learn more about our fully online accelerated MBA.

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Applying to Lesley University couldn’t be easier. There’s no fee and you'll have an answer within three weeks.

We know that a standardized test can't sum up your accomplishments and abilities. That's why we are SAT Optional.

1. View the application requirements for U.S. students or for international students.
2. When you're ready, apply here.
Contact our Admissions Counselors at 617.349.8800 or admissions@lesley.edu if you have any questions.

Fill out your FAFSA form

Our goal is to break down financial barriers so that if you want to learn at Lesley University, you can. It starts with being one of the most affordable private universities in New England. But we also customize our aid packages based on each student's needs. And, more than 98% of our full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.

So if you haven’t already, complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The sooner you do, the sooner we can create your customized tuition plan.

Come meet us virtually

The best way to get a feel for life at Lesley is to see it for yourself. For the Fall 2022 semester, we are running several virtual Open Houses, Information Sessions, and other events for future undergrads like you.

Check out virtual options and sign up.

$105,660

Average salary for business management professionals in the U.S.

This was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups in 2019. Additionally, employment in management occupations is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations, and will result in about 505,000 new jobs.

(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2019)

Alumni Story

Jeremy Colon ‘15

Leading by Example

Jeremy Colon ‘15 has a history of helping others. When he's not managing his own business as a personal trainer and life coach, Jeremy spends his time helping those in need. Whether it’s donating a kidney to his ailing father or raising money for the victims of domestic violence as a marathon runner, Jeremy knows that leadership often shines through example.

Areas of Study

Business Specializations

As a business management major at Lesley, you can choose from 5 specializations to prepare for the career you want.

Brand Design & Marketing

Find out what it takes to build a brand that breaks through the noise and gets noticed—here and around the globe. This specialization is available for the on-campus program.

Marketing

Focus on what makes consumers tick and how to generate excitement about your product or service. This specialization is available for the on-campus program.

Sports Marketing & Management

Turn your passion for sports, physical fitness, and team dynamics into a career as a coach, athletic trainer, or sports marketer. This specialization is available for the on-campus program.

Organizational Leadership

Enhance your leadership capabilities with this interdisciplinary specialization that combines business management and psychology. This specialization is available for the on-campus program.

Financial Planning

Prepare to sit for the Financial Planner Certification (CFP) exam with an online minor in Financial Planning. This minor is available for the online program and the on-campus program.

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Cambridge is our campus. Boston is our neighbor.

As a business management major at Lesley, you'll take classes on our three beautiful Cambridge campuses, including our South Campus a few blocks from Harvard Square. Discover the Cambridge and Boston area—a dynamic hub of professional opportunity, service work, culture, and fun that few other cities can match. And, build your résumé through internships in some of the best places to work in Greater Boston—the East Coast hub for start-ups and tech leaders.

Find out more about Cambridge and Boston.