MSc in Leadership
Evansville, USA
MSc
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Deadline is for Fall 2023 Enrollment
Key Summary
Online Flexibility · Innovative Curriculum · Designed for You
Are you an emerging leader looking to acquire skills in managing change, ethical decision-making, and leading innovation within your organization?
In the Master of Science in Leadership, you will learn how to:
- Use cutting-edge strategies in innovation, design thinking, and change management
- Communicate effectively across organizations to create high functioning teams
- Make sound and ethical decisions when faced with challenges in your workplace
- Provide innovative and visionary leadership to take your organization to the next level
Program Advantages
- 100% online classes offer flexibility for your demanding schedule
- Accelerated 36-credit hour program that can be completed in 16 months
- Quality instruction from UE faculty and experienced industry professionals
- Personalized degree with four areas of concentration
Core Curriculum
Leadership Core
- LDR-505 - Leadership Theory
- LDR-512 - Organizational Behavior
- LDR-528 - Financial Decision Making
- LDR-590 - Decision Making
- LDR-525 - Design Thinking for Organization Change
- LDR-508 - Communication Across Organizations
- LDR-530 - Cultural Competence & Leadership
- LDR-543 - Strategic Planning & Execution
- LDR-599 - Capstone Project
Electives
Innovation
- LDR-560 - Empathy and Prototyping
- LDR-561 - Leading Creative Problem Solving
- LDR-562 - Transforming Organizations to an Innovation Culture
Higher Education
- LDR-551 - Student Services Support
- LDR-550 - Critical Issues in Higher Education
- LDR-554 - Legal Aspects of Higher Education
Non-Profit
- LDR-540 - Non-Profit Fundraising & Practice
- LDR-541 - Managing Non-Profit Organizations
- LDR-542 - Change & Innovation in Non-Profit Organi
Public Health
- PH-543 - Population-Based Health
- PH-542 - Health Systems & Policy
- PH-580 - Programs, Problems, & Policies
Career Preparations
Graduates of the program will emerge with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in today’s dynamic environments and be prepared for tomorrow’s opportunities and challenges.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Develop the skills and mindset to lead innovation and bring positive change in an organization.
Develop the critical and problem solving skills necessary to implement strategic initiatives.
Communicate effectively across organizations to create high functioning teams.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and competence in workplace interactions.
Demonstrate sound and ethical decision-making skills to address challenges faced by leaders in organizations today.
Career Outlook*
The MS in Leadership program can help propel your career into several growing areas of management.
- Job growth for management occupations is projected to be 7% from 2018-28, (median annual wage for these positions in 2018 was $104,240).
- Job growth for social and community service managers is projected to be 13% from 2018-28 (median wage for these positions in 2018 was $65,320).
- Job growth for top executives and organizational leaders is projected to be 6% from 2018-28 (median wage for these positions in 2018 was $189,600).
*According to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.