Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) is a 30 credit hour program designed for experienced professionals wanting the practical knowledge and skills for leading people engaged in large scale innovation, change and transformation initiatives within organizations. It is particularly appropriate for technical and functional specialists who are preparing for greater leadership responsibilities of project teams and groups. HR professionals responsible for developing leadership talent and internal or external consultants involved in large projects will also find the program invaluable.
Admission Requirements
For a list of admission requirements to the MSOL program, see Graduate Admission - MSOL Program Admission in the Admissions section of this catalog.
Tuition and Other Costs
•Tuition per credit hour - $800 (Fall 2019 – Summer2020)
•Books – per course (estimated) - $150-250
•All students are required to have a laptop computer
Program Completion
Students must successfully complete all course work no later than five (5) years after the completion of the first graduate-level course taken after entrance into the program.
Program Requirements:
The MSOL provides many opportunities to apply concepts and tools through case studies and hands-on experience in leading teams engaged in such strategic initiatives as new product and business development, international expansion, and mergers & acquisitions. Students gain a thorough appreciation of their own leadership styles and create leadership development plans.
The MSOL program consists of 30 credit hours.
This course is required for candidates who do not have two semesters of undergraduate economics. A student may elect to test-out of the foundation courses. See graduate academic advisor to schedule exam(s).
Foundation course:
ECON 509 | Essentials of Economics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
MSOL Program Courses:
ACCT 509 | Essentials of Accounting | 3 |
DSIM 509 | Essentials Quantitative Methd | 3 |
FIN 509 | Essentials of Finance | 3 |
DSIM 518 | Competing Innovatn &Info Tech | 3 |
DSIM 577 | Managing Prod and Srvc Oper | 3 |
MGT 545 | Global Corp Strategy and Poli | 3 |
MGT 548 | Leading People &Organizations | 3 |
MGT 566 | Legal &Ethical Environ of Bus | 3 |
MGT 610 | Strategic Human Resource Mgt | 3 |
MGT 630 | Teamwork & Organizatnl Change | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Important Notes:
ACCT 509, DSIM 509, FIN 509: May take higher level discipline course as a substitute.
ECON 509: May substitute two semesters of undergraduate Economics.