Leadership and Organizations
Leadership is one of the most widely used words - but misunderstood concepts - discussed today. The need for effective leadership has become abundantly clear in recent years. The development of leadership skills is needed in all types and sizes of organizations, and is not limited to those at the top of the organizational chart.
Every organization faces increasingly complex challenges and opportunities generated by an increasingly global environment and limited resources. Graduates of this 21st century leadership program will possess the enduring portable skills providing strategic approaches to innovation, change, risk, crisis, and knowledge management. Graduates will also develop the ability to cultivate the knowledge and contribution of people, sustain organizational learning, guide the vision and mission of organizations, support the public good, and make the choice of ethical leadership. The Master of Professional Studies in Leadership and Organizations provides you with the analytical and communication skills necessary to be an effective leader, with the ability to determine the appropriate situations to effectively apply leadership models in a value added manner.
Faculty-led discussions, research, project-based learning, and cooperative study provide the strategic insight to effectively and immediately apply what you've learned.
An engaging learning environment filled with professionals who value their educational experience ensures the development of effective critical and creative thinking, strategic and tactical decision making, and global awareness.
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Outcomes for Organizations and Leadership
Graduates will be able to:
Identify a clear mission and lead the dynamic process of translating a mission in to a series of goals and outcomes
Utilize the knowledge of an organization’s most important resource, people, in the creation and transmission of knowledge and economic, cultural, and technological change
Align mission, vision, people, resources, and goals to maximize success and value over time for an organization
Design and implement processes and content in organizations to meet the description of organizational excellence, which includes strong leadership and relationships
Career and Growth Opportunities
Nonprofit Leaders Fear Shortage of Senior Management, Qualified Candidates, Report Finds.
A master’s degree can be earned in less than two years by completing 48 credit hours. Graduate certificates allow professionals to add a powerful skill set to their capabilities in one year by completing 24 credit hours. Credits earned as part of a graduate certificate can be applied toward the completion of a University College master’s degree.
master's degrees
- Human Capacity in Organizations
- Fundraising and Philanthropy
- Strategic Innovation and Change
- Knowledge Based Organizations
graduate certificates
2009/2010 Tuition Rates
| Master's Degree | $20,112 |
| Master's Degree Online | $22,080 |
| Certificate | $10,056 |
| Certificate Online | $11,040 |
| Oncampus Credit | $419 |
| Online Credit | $460 |
Our experienced academic advisors are available to answer questions about our programs and how you can fit returning to school into your busy schedule. Our advisors will work with you to design a degree or certificate that will best help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
contact our program
- Academic Director
Pat Greer - Academic Advisor
Brian Elizardi
Our annual schedule is intended as a planning tool, which reflects what classes will be offered and in what format through the upcoming calendar year. This schedule may adjust throughout the year based course cancellations or the addition of course sections based on student demand.