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.
Part- And Full-Time Status
MSOL program students can attend part-time or may elect to register for full-time status and complete the program in as little as one year. To qualify for full-time status, a student must be registered for six or more graduate hours in the College of Business for the fall, spring and summer semesters. Attendance during the summer semester is optional.
Program Completion
The program can be designed to be completed in as little as 12 months, but all students must successfully complete all course work no later than five 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 of Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| FIN 509 | Essentials of Finance | 3 |
| DSIM 518 | Competing through Innovation, Analytics & Information Technology | 3 |
| DSIM 577 | Managing Production and Service Operati | 3 |
| MGT 545 | Global Corporate Strategy and Policy | 3 |
| MGT 548 | Leading People and Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 566 | Legal & Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGT 610 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 630 | Teamwork & Organizational Transformation (capstone) | 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.