The Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Systems is a 33 credit hour graduate program designed to prepare strategic leaders for complex organizational environments across public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Grounded in advanced leadership theory and applied research, the program emphasizes evidence-based decisionmaking, organizational change management, and communication strategies essential for leading diverse teams and systems.
The curriculum supports early- to mid-career professionals eager to advance as well as those who are changing careers and want to update their skills and knowledge. The program was built with the demands of regional and national workforces in mind. Students will graduate equipped to lead and manage critical organizational systems, including human resources, project management, quality improvement, and emerging technologies, such as AI. Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Formulate strategic leadership plans
- Design and implement organizational change initiatives
- Apply data-driven decisionmaking to improve organizational performance
- Communicate effectively across diverse organizational contexts
The M.S. in Leadership and Organizational Systems provides flexibility for your graduate journey. Courses are offered in traditional, hybrid, and online formats that work around your schedule. You also are not limited to just one format. Working with professional advisors, you can pick which format best suits your personal needs and learning style and change the format based on the demands of your semester or the course.