Organizational Leadership

Earn your Master’s degree 100% online.

What defines a good leader? What can you do to transform yourself into an effective leader of change? Our Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Organizational Leadership will help you answer those very questions and prepare you to be an effective, influential leader.

No matter which concentration you select, the MPS degree is designed to enhance career opportunities and enable students to develop foundations in ethical leadership, communication, research and management.

Note: Depending on your work experience, you may receive up to nine life-learning credits toward your master’s degree.

Program offered

Online

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Concentrations in this Major

Organizational Development

The Organizational Development concentration prepares professionals to attain advanced leadership positions in their field. This program examines organizations through the lens of both psychological and sociological theory infusing the classroom with a dynamic, hands-on approach to problem solving in today’s business world. This concentration conveys a wide range of concepts, practices and principles regarding organizational systems, performance assessments, structural effectiveness and organizational design. Each course focuses on real-world skills and projects relevant to the students’ professions.

Courses

Perspectives of Ethics and Leadership
Dimensions of Leadership
Strategic Leadership
Leadership Communications
Applied Research for Professionals
Principles of Supervision
Employment Law for Managers
Budgeting and Finance for Managers
Capstone in Professional Studies
Applied Research Capstone in Professional Studies

Admissions Requirements Accreditations

Careers you can pursue

Upper-Level Manager
Organizational Development Specialist
Management Analyst
Financial Advisor/Consultant
Risk Analyst
Corporate Financial Leader
Business Owner

You will succeed if you are...

Leadership experience or ability
Strong interpersonal skills
Open-minded
Good Communicator
Career-focused
Lifelong Learner
Motivator

88.1%

88.1% of our graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education within one year of graduation.

* Based on graduates whom we have information during a one-year period from 2022-23. It should be noted that 98.1% of graduates were employed in some capcity or continuing their education.

Academic Programs