Program Highlights

The mission of the Master of Science in the Organizational Leadership program is to prepare students for leadership and management roles that require the application of skills in an ever-changing business environment by educating them in management, leadership, organizational and human behavior, strategic decision-making and communications.

Certificate programs can be stacked with the Organizational Leadership degree and completed at the same time.

The degree program is offered through a mix of on-campus or online courses or 100% online.

Career Impact

Graduates will fill leadership and management roles that require in-depth application of people skills in an ever-changing business environment.

Organizational leadership degrees are applicable across industries. Graduates can pursue roles in: • Human resources • Project management • Operations • Consulting • Training and development • Executive and administrative leadership

These skills are in high demand in both corporate and non-profit settings. Leadership and management roles often come with higher salaries and greater advancement opportunities than non-leadership positions.

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Degree Plan Requirements

6hrs

Required Graduate Studies

30hrs

Major Requirements

The mission of the Master of Science in the Organizational Leadership program is to prepare students for leadership and management roles that require the application of skills in an ever-changing business environment by educating them in management, leadership, organizational and human behavior, strategic decision-making, and communication.  These skills are in high demand in both corporate and non-profit settings.  Degree goals are achieved through multi-disciplinary studies in management, organizational leadership, and communications.  Graduates will fill leadership and management roles that require sophisticated application of people skills in an ever-changing business environment. The degree program is offered through a mix of on-campus and online courses or 100% online.

A graduate with a Master of Science in Managerial Science will be able to:

  • Integrate and apply key management concepts and techniques within an organizational context.
  • Exhibit effective communication skills in a leadership setting.
  • Comprehend, synthesize, and apply management concepts and techniques within a real-world organizational environment.
  • Develop a comprehensive skills self-assessment, application, and evaluation for leadership development.
  • Evaluate ethical concepts and methodologies for making ethical decisions.
  • Conduct relevant research in the study of management.

Students learn how to:

  • Lead teams effectively
  • Navigate organizational change
  • Resolve conflicts
  • Build workplace culture
  • Foster collaboration and motivation

The curriculum prepares graduates to manage:

  • Remote and hybrid teams
  • Technological disruptions
  • Multigenerational workforces
  • Diverse and inclusive environments

Through coursework and applied projects, students often gain:

  • Better self-awareness
  • Stronger public speaking and presentation skills
  • Increased confidence in leading others

 

RequirementsHours
I. Required Graduate Studies6 hours
RGS6035 – Theory and Application of Research Methods3 hours
RGS6036 – Ethics for Decision Making3 hours
II. Major Requirements (5000/6000 levels)30 hours
HBD6776 – Leadership Theories/Practice3 hours
HRT6560 – Organizational Culture3 hours
HRT6570 – Leadership and Team Development3 hours
Communication (Any 5000/6000 COM course)3 hours
Management (MGT)18 hours
Total36 hours

 

Degree Plan Requirements

6hrs

Required Graduate Studies

30hrs

Major Requirements

Stackable Certificates:

Certificate programs can be earned in conjunction with degree programs or as stand-alone certificates of study. Students may earn one or more certificates offered by Amberton while pursuing this degree.

 

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"The MS in Managerial Science (Organizational Leadership) was very enjoyable...Professors were extremely knowledgable, and all had experience in the field they were teaching...Great education, great staff, and great experience. I highly recommend Amberton whenever possible. "

Jim S.

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Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

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