Online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Arizona State University’s Master of Science in organizational leadership prepares you for a variety of roles with an innovative, leadership-driven approach. Through the analysis, assessment, critique and application of organizational leadership theories, you’ll be equipped to approach complex organizational problems with evidence-based solutions.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 05/16/2024


Total classes:

Total classes: 11

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 33

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What is organizational leadership?

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:

  • Identifying future innovations.
  • Implementing organizational change.
  • Managing current operations.
  • Tackling problems.
  • Spreading an organization’s mission and vision.

Throughout this program, you’ll investigate organizational leadership problems and develop evidence-based solutions. You’ll graduate with the advanced theoretical knowledge and adaptable skills needed to make an impact in your work, the community and the world as a solution-focused change agent.

What you’ll learn in this master’s in organizational leadership

 

Throughout this organizational leadership master’s program, you’ll engage in courses featuring specialized topics, such as conflict mediation, workplace dynamics, institutional evolution and strategic decision-making. You’ll also learn how to lead diverse teams, solve critical problems and partake in collaborative governance.

Additionally, throughout your curriculum, you’ll 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. You’ll also conduct use-inspired research to impact the field of organizational leadership and culminate in a master’s thesis or an applied project.

What can I do with a master’s in organizational leadership?

 

As leadership continues to be a growing field of study in the U.S., this master’s program prepares you to pursue a variety of positions in fields such as management, education, human resources and finance. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to stand out from the competition with strong competencies in conflict mediation, problem-solving, decision-making and teambuilding.

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.”

Organizational leadership courses

Courses in this master’s in organizational leadership emphasize the best practices and  application of leadership. By addressing both the theories and praxes of leadership, you’ll learn how to identify and apply appropriate research and analysis techniques to provide fact-supported resolutions within organizations. In addition to your core courses, you can tailor your degree to your interests with a variety of leadership elective courses, ranging from nonprofit leadership to intercultural leadership and a culminating thesis or applied project.


Core

Critical Perspectives in Leadership Theory


Core

Evidence Based Inquiry in Organizational Leadership 


Core

Organizational Leadership: Social Psychological Perspectives


Required method

Advanced Leadership Assessment


Required method

Advanced Multivariate Data Analysis 


Required method

Analyzing Organizations


Required method

Qualitative Data Analysis in Leadership Research


Required method

Quantitative Data Analysis in Leadership Research


Jobs you could get with a master’s in organizational leadership

This program prepares you for organizational leadership jobs in a variety of sectors, including management, education, human resources, finance, information technology, health care and more. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Change manager

C-level executive

Corporate trainer

Entrepreneur

Health services manager

Human resources manager

Management consultant

Sales manager

School principal

Learn from top experts in organizational leadership

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.

Learn from top experts in organizational leadership

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.

How to apply

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.

Application requirements

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Study at a globally recognized university

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 9 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.

Top 5


best online bachelor’s programs.

Top 10%


best global universities.

80%


of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities.

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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.

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