There is evidence in the literature (Komives, Lucas, & McMahon, 2007, Cavico & Mujtaba,2010; NACE, 2010; Garvin and Datar, 2008) suggesting that employers expect that business school graduates who they consider for employment possess foundational leadership content knowledge combined with some application experience. This study was conducted to reveal the elements of a four-year business program's academic preparation that help first time job seekers meet employers' expectations for leadership abilities. These elements were revealed by examining the self-reported leadership behaviors of...