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.
Earning Your Degree
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
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| I. Required Graduate Studies | 6 hours |
| RGS6035 – Theory and Application of Research Methods | 3 hours |
| RGS6036 – Ethics for Decision Making | 3 hours |
| II. Major Requirements (5000/6000 levels) | 30 hours |
| HBD6776 – Leadership Theories/Practice | 3 hours |
| HRT6560 – Organizational Culture | 3 hours |
| HRT6570 – Leadership and Team Development | 3 hours |
| Communication (Any 5000/6000 COM course) | 3 hours |
| Management (MGT) | 18 hours |
| Total | 36 hours |
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
30hrs
Major Requirements
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.
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
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