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: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
Become the versatile leader modern businesses need
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
Applicants for the Master of Leadership and Management program must fulfill the graduate college requirements and submit the graduate program application by the application deadline.
Study at a world-renowned university
Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University cultivates visionary leaders who harness innovation and a global digital mindset to shape the organizations of the future. Committed to transforming leadership and management education, Thunderbird empowers professionals to drive sustainable prosperity in an increasingly interconnected world. As the premier institution for global leadership and management education, Thunderbird is more than just a school — it’s a dynamic global network of leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs spanning both the private and public sectors. For nearly 80 years, Thunderbird has been at the forefront of developing future-forward, future-ready, global leaders.
#1
in the world in international trade for fourth consecutive year (QS International Trade Rankings, 2023-2026).
#16
in the world and #7 in the U.S. for global reach and impact of case writing (The Centre’s Impact Index 2025).
#1
in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT
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best online bachelor’s programs.
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.
