At the Worldwide Campus, the Master of Science in Leadership is a 30-credit online graduate program focused on leadership in a global workforce. The program addresses diversity and leadership practices in global business operations, with emphasis on decision-making, strategy, and communication skills. Instruction is provided by faculty with experience in multiple industries and academic disciplines.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Analyze leadership styles and skills suitable to the organizational context and internal and external environmental conditions.
Defend a need for differentiated leadership within diverse workforces, cultures, organizations, and contexts.
Evaluate essential leadership knowledge, competencies, skills, and behaviors.
Assess the impact of leader ethics, behavior and communication on stakeholders.
Create leadership strategies that address organizational effectiveness and performance.
Evaluate actions necessary for leading highly reliable teams and organizations to succeed in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments.
Worldwide Program Requirements
Core Requirements
30
Total Credits
30
Program Details
The Master of Science in Leadership requires successful completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours. Students enrolled in the Worldwide Graduate Online program may complete the degree in six terms, or approximately two years, assuming full-time enrollment and continuous progress. Students pursuing this graduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 for all work completed at the University. The courses required to earn this degree are listed below.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisite and degree requirements are satisfied prior to enrollment in advanced coursework. The suggested plan of study is provided as a guide. A student's actual plan of study may vary based on term of admission, course availability, transfer credit, and other academic considerations. Students should consult with their academic advisor to develop an individualized plan of study.
