Online master's degree in leadership

Online master's degree for organizational leadership

Enhance your power skills so you can effectively manage the people, the situations, and the culture in an organization. Learn to utilize evidence-based decision making to lead initiatives, goals, and changes that will keep an organization successful. Gain the knowledge and awareness to apply various leadership practices that will meet the needs of each individual and the organization in today's diverse workplace communities.

Credits30

Cost Per Credit^$725

Areas of Study

Self leadership
Relational leadership
Organizational leadership

Online Format

This program runs in 8-week sessions with multiple start dates during the fall, spring, & summer.

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Program Overview

The online master's of science in leadership (MSL) empowers you to develop the qualities and traits of a transformative leader. Through online courses, a personalized coaching framework, and access to current industry leaders you will establish a better understanding of the latest leadership theories and practices. Build the power skills, or people skills, to implement your leadership style and mindset to an organization and its employees.

Our Christian-focused curriculum strives to develop ethical and moral leaders that can inspire others to act and do things for the greater good. And with specific courses in self-leadership, relational leadership, and organizational leadership, you will become a more well-rounded and knowledgeable individual and leader.

What to Expect

30-credits
8-week sessions
Complete within two years or less
Start the program in August, January, or May
Shadow a leader in an industry that fits your career goals to assess and learn
Complete an inquiry-based capstone project where you will select a problem to research and develop solutions through evidence-based decision-making techniques
Online support from academic advisors

Graduate Application Steps

Entrance requirements

An awarded bachelor's degree from an accredited higher-education institution
This graduate program has a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00. (Students below a 3.00 may still be reviewed for consideration.)

Admissions process for graduate school

Application form available at www.cuw.edu/apply
- Select the Graduate option
One page essay which should include the following:
- Reason for obtaining a graduate degree
- What are your career goals
- Why are you choosing to pursue your degree at Concordia University
Current résumé of your education and employment experience
Two letters of recommendation using this Recommendation Form
Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education

When your application is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review.

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Accepted into the program

An official acceptance letter will be emailed to you that will include your Student ID number
An email from your Admissions Counselor will be sent to you with Next-Step details
Password information will be sent separately from the Information Technology office which will provide you access to Blackboard, your Concordia email account, and your student portal
Academic Advising Appointment: Once admitted, you may schedule to meet with your Academic & Career Advisor who will review your degree plan, discuss orientation steps, the CUW student portal, and assist with registering for classes

Please note:

Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE, are not required
If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information
Uncommon Scholarships: If you meet qualifications, please complete an application Uncommon Scholarship

Non-Degree Students

This is for students seeking a certification, licensure, or an individual course.

Please complete an application at www.cuw.edu/apply
- Select the Non-Degree option
Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin their admission review. Academic transcripts may be requested from admissions to complete our review.

International Students

International students should contact the Office of International Admissions at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional information on eligibility and application requirements. For more details, please visit our International Admissions website page.

Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262-243-4300.

Informational Webinars

Our latest webinar features valuable insights from a current student. Get more details on this degree from the program director, Dr. Elisabeth Bennett.

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Christian Radio

Listen as Concordia's MSL Director, Dr. Elizabeth Bennett, joins The Coffee Hour on KFUO Radio the official broadcast voice of the LCMS. In this podcast, Dr. Bennett discusses the topic of Human Centered Leadership in the Age of AI with Dr. Robert Marks. He serves as a Distinguished Professor at Baylor University and is the Director of the Walter Bradley Center for Natural & Artifical Intelligence at the Discovery Institute.

Join Dr. Marks as the keynote speaker at Concordia's first-ever Ignite and Inspire Leadership Conference on May 8-10, 2024 in Mackinac Island, Micigan.

Leadership-Focused

The Batterman School of Business also offers the opportunity to earn a certificate in leadership by taking four leadership-focused courses. These can be applied towards earning your Master's in Leadership (MSL).

Please select the CUW Non-Degree option at the application page. After submitting your contact information, select Certificate Program, and then Business - Grad Certificate - Leadership, to complete your application.

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