Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
The purpose of the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree is to enable students to acquire knowledge and develop competencies that will make them effective leaders at any level of an organization. The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree prepares students to become leaders to serve in today's dynamic organizations. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to lead their organizations through complex changes in our global society by continually transforming their organizations through professional development and processes, and implementing strategic initiatives in order to maintain a competitive advantage. This degree program concentrates heavily on leader-follower interactions, cross-cultural communications, coaching, influencing, and team development, leading organizational changes, strategic thinking, project leadership, and behavioral motivation theories.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Explain and evaluate the connection between theory and practice in current leadership settings.
- Discuss and develop a business plan with the leadership and ethical practices required to succeed.
- Identify and develop basic management coaching and mentoring skills.
- Explain and apply effective leadership competencies for managerial-level positions.
- Discuss and make use of best practices for relationships, conflicts, and business standards in light of multicultural differences.
- Plan, develop, and evaluate an integrative learning project that offers a successful solution to a practical problem.
Program Breakdown by Course
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (31 credits) | ||
| LMS 5002 | Leadership Theories and Practices | 3.0 |
| LMS 5003 | Creating and Leading in Effective Organization | 3.0 |
| LMS 6008 | Mentoring and Coaching | 3.0 |
| LMS 6010 | Cross-Cultural Human Relations and Negotiation | 3.0 |
| LMS 6013 | Communicating Leadership | 3.0 |
| LMS 6015 | Leadership Final Project | 4.0 |
| MBA 5001 | Decision Making and Problem Solving | 3.0 |
| MBA 5003 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MBA 5010 | Competitive Intelligence | 3.0 |
| MBA 5009 | Tools for Business Statistic | 3.0 |
| BUSINESS Graduates will be able to lead organizations, make strategic decisions, manage teams, foster innovation, negotiate effectively, and promote ethical and responsible practices in a global environment. | ||
| MBA 5005 | Management Information Systems | 3.0 |
| MBA 5007 | Human Resources and Knowledge Management | 3.0 |
| MBA 5008 | Business Prospective | 3.0 |
| EDUCATION Graduates will be able to lead educational institutions, manage strategies, make pedagogical decisions, foster innovation, develop teams, and promote ethical leadership in the educational field. | ||
| LMS 6016 | Planning and Management of Education | 3.0 |
| LMS 6017 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3.0 |
| LMS 6018 | Learning Technologies Environments | 3.0 |