Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is designed to prepare graduate students to assume leadership roles in business, educational, governmental, military, and not-for-profit organizations. This innovative program places an emphasis on strategic planning and the strategic use of resources to create an optimum work environment. Students will be encouraged to develop individual and interpersonal skills for achieving successful organizational goals; enhancing positive organizational change; and fostering lifelong learning and continuous growth. Topics covered include business ethics; intercultural management; training and development; managing project teams; strategic marketing, strategic management and business policy; crisis communication management; psychological foundations of leadership; and current issues in leadership. Career opportunities for students completing this program may include supervisory or leadership roles in human resources, operations, corporate training, career planning, corporate marketing, and business consulting.

Note: At this time, this program is not eligible for Federal Student Aid due to its recent addition to the CSU Curriculum. Students desiring to use Federal Student Aid will need to select an eligible program.

curriculum
Graduates Will Successfully Complete 37 Semester Hours as Outlined Below
Semester Hours
MS Major Requirements 31
MS Electives 6
Total 37
Major Requirements 31
OR 1010 - Student Orientation 1
MBA 6301 - Business Ethics 3
MBA 6631 - Intercultural Management 3
MHR 6551 - Training and Development 3
MBA 5841 - Strategic Marketing 3
MBA 5101 - Strategic Management and Business Policy 3
MBA 6941 - Managing Project Teams 3
MSL 5080 - Methods of Analysis for Business Operations 3
MSL 5200 - Crisis Communication Management 3
MSL 6000 - Psychological Foundations of Leadership 3
MSL 6040 - Current Issues in Leadership 3
Electives 6
Select two of the following courses. Students may also select any MBA or MOS course.  
MHR 6451 - Human Resource Management Methods 3
MBA 5501 - Advanced Marketing 3
MHR 6401 - Employment Law 3
MSL 5100 - Applied Research Project 3
INT 5990 - Internship 3
 Total 37 Semester Hours

 


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