Leadership and Management (M.S.)
This master's degree program is for managers focused on the effective practice of organization management.
Upon successful completion of the leadership and management program, students will be able to
- Develop leadership capabilities for leading change and executing mission-driven organizational strategies.
- Develop and lead an effective work group or team.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve ethical challenges and problems encountered in organizations.
- Determine personal and interpersonal competencies for effective management applications within organizations.
- Demonstrate range of effective communication skills through the process of gathering information, analyzing data, composing and presenting the message.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the management of projects within the context and template of processes of the Project Management Institute.
The M.S. in leadership and management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting universitywide graduate admission requirements and School of Business Administration requirements, qualified applicants will be interviewed by the program director (or designee) for capabilities in management application and professionalism. Applicants to the program should have at least three years of managerial experience (or equivalent).
Course Substitution Policy: If a student can demonstrate a depth of prior experience and/or education in a required content area, electives may be substituted for required courses.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in the leadership and management program must meet the university’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B for each course required in the degree. All graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. The student must bring his or her cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within nine graduate credits or be dismissed. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 a second time will be dismissed.
Degree Requirements — Leadership and Management
36 credits
| FIN 500 | Key Financial Concepts for Managers | 3 |
| MGT 502 | Leading Collaboration and Innovation | 3 |
| MGT 507 | Leadership | 3 |
| MGT 560 | Ethical Issues in Business and Society | 3 |
| MGT 565 | Business Communication | 3 |
| MGT 585 | Global Business Management | 3 |
| MGT 590 | Organization Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| MSC 545 | Project Management | 3 |
| OD 523 | Executive Coaching | 3 |
Three (3) School of Business Administration 500-level elective courses or requirements for one of the following tracks:
Leadership Track
| MGT 515 | Leading and Managing Teams | 3 |
| MGT 565 | Business Communication | 3 |
| OD 521 | Organization Development Change and Consulting | 3 |
Organization Development and Change Management Track
| MGT 525 | Knowledge Management | 3 |
| OD 521 | Organization Development Change and Consulting | 3 |
| OD 524 | Consulting Skills | 3 |
Project Management Track