Online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/17/2023
Total classes: 11
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 33
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Details
Organizational leadership is an emerging field of study. It focuses on the multi-faceted challenges of managing public, private and non-profit organizations. Organizational leaders set strategic goals for employees and the organization as a whole. These goals help the team carry out day-to-day operations and future-focused business objectives. Effective organizational leadership includes managing current operations, implementing change, tackling problems, identifying future innovations and spreading the organization’s mission and vision.
What is a master’s in organizational leadership?
The online organizational leadership master’s degree has a rigorous curriculum of theory and method. You’ll take courses in conflict mediation, workplace dynamics, institutional evolution and strategic decision-making. You’ll learn how to lead diverse teams, solve critical problems and partake in collaborative governance.
The organizational leadership program’s curriculum gives graduate students the ability to analyze, assess, critique and apply scholarship and theories of organizational leadership. This sets the stage for a solid understanding of best practices and applied aspects of leading organizations. Then, students will create use-inspired research to impact the field of organizational leadership. The program culminates in a master’s thesis or an applied project.
What can I do with a degree in organizational leadership?
If you’re interested in being a leader with adaptable skills, the organizational leadership master’s program may be ideal for you. The master’s degree will enable you to build upon your current skills and advance your career. You'll investigate organizational leadership problems and develop evidence-based solutions. As a solution-focused change agent, you’ll make an impact in your work, the community and the world.
Will my organizational leadership degree 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.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.
Organizational leadership courses
Organizational Leadership: Social Psychological Perspectives (3)
Critical Perspectives in Leadership Theory (3)
Evidence Based Inquiry in Organizational Leadership (3)
Analyzing Organizations (3)
Advanced Leadership Assessment (3)
Qualitative Data Analysis in Leadership Research (3)
Quantitative Data Analysis in Leadership Research (3)
Advanced Multivariate Data Analysis (3)
Organizational leadership jobs
Graduates of the Master of Science in organizational leadership program can pursue a wide variety of organizational leadership jobs in sectors of management, education, human resources, finance, information technology, the public sector and health care. Career examples include but are not limited to:
C-level executive
Corporate trainer (or training and development)
Human resources manager
Health services manager
Change manager
Management consultant
Sales manager
School principal
Entrepreneur
Prestigious faculty
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are deeply committed to exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized both nationally and internationally for their achievements.
- American Educational Research Association fellows.
- American Psychological Association fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
- Numerous achievement awards in fields from psychology to writing.
Prestigious faculty
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are deeply committed to exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized both nationally and internationally for their achievements.
- American Educational Research Association fellows.
- American Psychological Association fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
- Numerous achievement awards in fields from psychology to writing.
Apply to the organizational leadership master’s program
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any area or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.
Accolades
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
#1
in innovation for 8 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
Top 10
best online bachelor’s programs.
Top 10%
best global universities.
80%
Tuition calculator
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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.
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