MS in Organizational Leadership

Program Overview

The online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Western New England University equips aspiring leaders with essential skills for managing change, making informed decisions, and leading teams ethically. Taught by experienced faculty, the program provides a flexible and comprehensive curriculum that can be completed in as little as one year full-time or 21 months part-time. Graduates are prepared for advancement into executive positions across various industries, leveraging their enhanced leadership abilities and professional connections.

Program Outline

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Program Details:

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is a 30-credit program designed to prepare individuals for managerial and leadership roles within organizations. The program focuses on developing skills essential for leading change, making decisions, managing others, and exercising ethical judgment. It emphasizes practical application, allowing students to immediately apply what they learn in the classroom to their work environment.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Develop and enhance knowledge and skills for leadership positions.
• Equip students with theories and best practices for problem-solving, decision-making, and research.
• Help students identify their personal leadership style, strengths, and skills.
• Empower students to use their leadership skills to impact their work.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by expert faculty with extensive leadership expertise.
• Faculty members are involved in research, provide consulting services to companies, publish in national journals, and present their work at regional and national meetings about leadership.
• The program utilizes a fusion of live small-group class sessions via web conferencing software and "at-your-pace" learning via Kodiak, Western New England University's online learning management system.
• Online courses are scheduled for one night during the week, meeting in the early or late evening in two-hour sessions.
• The remainder of the course is delivered online asynchronously.

Careers:

• A master's degree in Organizational Leadership can prepare individuals for advancement into executive positions in virtually any field.
• The program provides opportunities for professional and industry connections through collaboration with other high-performing students from top organizations in the region and across the country.

Other:

• The program is offered 100% online.
• The Western New England University College of Business is the only private institution in the region to offer the world's highest accreditation for business programs from AACSB International.
• The program is flexible, allowing students to earn their degree in as little as one year studying full-time or as few as 21 months studying part-time.
• The program's curriculum is comprehensive, skills-based, and conceptually-oriented, focusing on leadership and management skills in organizing, coordination, and direction-setting processes.