Online Master of Leadership and Management
Arizona State University’s online Master of Leadership and Management prepares leaders to take on additional managerial responsibilities in global organizations or to make a career change across industries. In this interdisciplinary program, you’ll gain skills in cross-cultural communication, finance, data analytics and more. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a career within many diverse and dynamic business environments.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
Become the versatile leader modern businesses need
To reach new levels of success, organizations in all sectors need versatile leaders with high management skills. This graduate program delivers high-level 21st century leadership and management principles across a range of industries. Courses will advance your leadership competencies as a whole and equip you with specialized knowledge at the same time. Upon graduation, you’ll have experience in areas such as accounting, consulting, marketing, regional negotiation, data-driven decision making and global communications. With fewer credits than typical MBA programs, students can graduate faster and at a lower cost.
Gain leadership skills at home and around the world
This program allows you to gain leadership skills at home and around the world with unique professional development opportunities. Optional global field seminars in the spring and fall provide you with business knowledge and training, cultural tours and networking. Additionally, optional global challenge labs immerse you in practical consulting scenarios for diverse organizations and industries. Upon graduation, you’ll join a distinguished alumni network, including the former CEO of British Petroleum and the current CEO of PepsiCo. As part of this network, you’ll have access to Tbird Connect, offering you mentorship, events and career opportunities.
Develop your skills in AI, data-driven decision-making and fintech innovation
Be prepared to lead in the era of digital transformation. Starting in spring 2025, you can tailor your MLM studies with a three-course specialization: AI, analytics and fintech innovation in business.
Whether you're looking to lead a startup, manage a global enterprise, or transform the public sector, these new courses will prepare you to navigate and shape the future of business through hands-on experience with AI tools and strategies:
Will my diploma say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.
Online leadership and management courses
Made up of eight core courses, an applied learning project and a capstone, the curriculum explores topics of interest and the fundamentals of leadership. This program also offers a specialization if you're interested in AI, analytics and fintech innovations. You’ll complete three courses to obtain this specialization:
- AI, Chip Strategy and the Future of Work.
- Analytics and Machine Learning in Global Business.
- Navigating Global Fintech Innovations.
The jobs a leadership and management master’s prepares you for
This graduate program teaches you how to manage global projects, open subsidiaries in foreign locations and advance business in multinational companies. Potential career paths upon graduating include, but aren’t limited to:
Experts in leadership and management
The Thunderbird School of Global Management consists of more than 30 full-time faculty and nearly 50 adjunct faculty who teach the same courses in person and online, meaning students receive the same high-quality education no matter where they’re located. Our faculty members have strong leadership experience within the academic and professional worlds. Many adjunct faculty work full-time in prestigious leadership positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Experts in leadership and management
The Thunderbird School of Global Management consists of more than 30 full-time faculty and nearly 50 adjunct faculty who teach the same courses in person and online, meaning students receive the same high-quality education no matter where they’re located. Our faculty members have strong leadership experience within the academic and professional worlds. Many adjunct faculty work full-time in prestigious leadership positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
How to apply
Study at a world-renowned university
ASU is a global university committed to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university is recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and receives accolades from other prestigious organizations.
#1
master’s in management, according to Times Higher Education/Wall Street Journal.
#1
in innovation for 10 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
Top 10
best online bachelor’s programs.
Top 10%
best global universities.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
