Organizational Leadership Degree

Leadership touches organizations in many ways and is reflected in organizational culture through norms, practices, processes, individuals, and teams. In the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program, you will discover the power of building collective leadership through effective practices and purposeful mentoring. You'll learn to be a more effective problem-solver. And you’ll learn about the most effective ways to be an ethical decision-maker who inspires others.

Expert faculty with many years in the leadership field designed our in-class or online Master’s in Organizational Leadership with higher ideals in mind than business-as-usual. They will guide you to apply leadership-as-practice: to master the crucial skills employers seek while conducting business in an ethical, humane manner.

Career-Centric Learning

Our industry advisors designated six areas of expertise that are imperative for success in leadership roles:

Areas of Expertise:

• Organizational leadership - Explore and develop your leadership capacity. Understand power, influence and diversity while guiding organizations successfully through change.
• Social Psychology of Leadership - Apply classic studies on social influences, leader-follower behavior, and group dynamics to contemporary leadership issues.
• Leadership Ethics - Practice ethical decision-making and self-awareness. Examine how personal character influences ethical behavior and organizational culture.
• Strategic leadership - Create missions, goals, and objectives. Empower others to perform.
• Advanced Leadership Dynamics - Evaluate leadership effectiveness and meet challenges head on. Enhance leadership skills through mentoring and development. Guide an organization successfully through change
• Creativity and Innovation – Examine practices and beliefs of 21st century leadership to promote critical thinking, foster engagement, and improve organizational effectiveness.

During your leadership program you will take a deep dive into each of these areas. Concurrently, you’ll apply your learning as you design and complete a practical, real-world project that directly applies to your specific interests or goals. For example, you might choose to write a grant, white paper, or develop a training guide or conference presentation based on your professional goals and needs.

Your degree — Plus Up to 5 Recognized Professional Certifications

Be the graduate with both an advanced degree and preparation for specialized certifications. During our program, you can prepare for as many as five highly recognized certifications. For example, the Key Leadership Skills Certificate (KLSC), Leadership Development Certification Program (LDCP), and Strategic Organizational Leadership Certification (SOLC) are just a few of the choices. Why don’t YOU be the one with sought-after expertise?

100% Online or In-Class

Study when and where it works for you. Our learning approach emphasizes:

• Extensive interaction with like-minded faculty and peers
• Challenge to stimulate your thinking
• Application of problem-solving and self-reflection

This program is also available in-class if you prefer a face-to-face learning environment.

Extended Flexibility

Balance school, work & life with more flexibility than most any other program:

• Start program in any calendar quarter: January, April, July, or October
• 3-week break between each course
• No classes around most major holidays