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Master of Science (MS) in Leadership

School of Business and Technology

General Leadership specialization

Position yourself to fill the impending need for strong corporate and organizational leaders as many of today's leaders plan for retirement. This online master's specialization in Leadership emphasizes current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, and tools used to enable organizational innovation, creativity, and change in complex work environments. You will develop your ability to achieve enterprise-wide engagement through collaboration and cooperation; virtual environments and new media; talent development; sustainability; and ethics and social responsibility. At strategic points in your program, you will work with a leadership coach who will help you assess and develop your leadership skills, facilitate the transfer of your academic knowledge into workplace settings, and prepare yourself for leadership longevity. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership or management positions in business, military, government, and nonprofit settings.

Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
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Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Credit: $548

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • LEAD5004 - Leading for the Future
  • LEAD5110 - Managing and Leading in Dynamic Environments*
  • LEAD5120 - Developing as a Leader*
  • LEAD5130 - Leading and Developing Others*
  • LEAD5140 - Leading Collaboratively*
  • LEAD5150 - Leading Adaptive Organizational Systems*
  • LEAD5160 - Developing Innovative Organizations*
  • LEAD5170 - Strategies for Sustainability*

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

Choose three of the following courses:

  • LEAD5210 - Leading Global and Diverse Cultures*
  • LEAD5220 - Leader as Change Agent*
  • LEAD5230 - Leadership Communication and New Media*
  • LEAD5240 - Leading in Social and Community-Based Organizations*
  • LEAD5250 - Leadership in Family Business*
  • LEAD5260 - Social Entrepreneurship*

Capstone Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

  • LEAD5300 - Contemporary Leadership Opportunities Capstone* - 4 quarter credits
Review of this specialization is pending in VA.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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