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The Master of Arts in Urban Leadership at UNLV equips professionals with innovative problem-solving, strategic planning, and collaborative management skills for effective urban leadership. Offered primarily online with optional in-person experiences, the program fosters professional engagement through virtual instruction, panels, workshops, and networking events. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in community development, social innovation, and business.
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Degree Overview:
The Master of Arts in Urban Leadership at UNLV's School of Public Policy and Leadership acknowledges the critical role of effective, innovative, and driven urban leaders in promoting positive change in the economic, social, and political landscapes of American cities. Recognizing the intricate nature of modern urban environments, the program equips leaders with a comprehensive skillset encompassing innovative problem-solving, strategic planning, and collaborative management. Targeted toward professionals actively engaged in their communities, the degree is offered primarily online, maximizing flexibility for students, with optional in-person experiential opportunities. The cutting-edge online curriculum is augmented by live, virtual instruction and guidance from influential and distinguished leaders across the country. To foster professional engagement, the program features online panels, workshops, and networking events, facilitating interactions with prominent urban leaders and organizational innovators.
Outline:
The program spans 15 months, with cohorts admitted in both fall and spring semesters. This structured approach allows students to foster strong connections and establish valuable networks during and after the program. Each semester, students enroll in three courses, which are offered in six-week sessions, enabling focused attention on one course at a time. The 36-credit program comprises twelve 3-credit courses, completed over four consecutive semesters, including the summer term.
Teaching:
The program's teaching methods encompass live, virtual instruction, facilitated by influential and distinguished leaders from across the country. Unique approaches, such as online panels, workshops, and networking events, enhance student engagement and foster connections with urban leaders and organizational innovators.
Careers:
Upon completion of the program, graduates are well-positioned for a range of leadership roles in urban communities, including:
- Community leaders
- Social innovators
- Global change agents
- Community entrepreneurs
- Established and aspiring business leaders
