MS in Organizational Leadership

MS in Organizational Leadership

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MS in Organizational Leadership

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Organizational leadership is an emerging field of study, and ASU's Master of Science in organizational leadership is in the forefont nationally. The degree's focus is the complex challenges of managing public, private and not-for-profit organizations. Taking a scholarly approach to organizational leadership, it prepares students for doctoral study and/or professional leadership positions in many economic sectors by addressing both the theory and practice of leadership.

Students will first analyze, assess, critique, and apply a comprehensive body of scholarship and theories of organizational leadership.

Courses topics

  • organizational dynamics
  • institutional evolution
  • strategic change
  • leading diverse teams
  • collaborative governance
  • conflict mediation
  • critical problem-solving
  • leadership assessment
  • advanced methodological and statistical skills

 

Students will then identify and apply appropriate research and analysis techniques to investigate complex organizational leadership problems and develop evidence-based solutions.

The 33-credit-hour program includes:

          — 6 required courses
          — 5 elective courses
          — A culminating experience in the form of an applied leadership project

          Applied project option:
              Drawing on coursework, complete a case study of an organization of your choosing, where you identify and discuss the scope of the problem, the intervention to be undertaken, and the results of the intervention. Applied Project Handbook [downloadable PDF]
 

MS in Organizational Leadership Handbook 2024-2025 (PDF)

How to Apply

Candidates will submit:

          Graduate admission application and application fee

          Official transcripts (showing completion of a bachelor's degree or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution)

          A letter of intent (500 words maximum) that includes a detailed statement of purpose addressing how the program goals coincide the student's personal and professional objectives.

          Two letters of reference that focus on their ability to do academic work.

          A professional resume or curriculum vita (two pages maximum).

          For applicants whose native language is not English
          TOEFL scores of at least 600 (traditional paper-based) or 100 (Internet-based), or a passing score in the English for Graduate Admissions online course through ASU Global Launch.

Admissions decisions are turned around within 10 days of application.
 

For additional information about eligibility, admission and degree requirements, or to apply now, visit the ASU degree page for the MS in Organizational Leadership.

Admission Deadlines

Each year, the deadline to apply for the MS in organizational leadership for spring admission is Nov. 1 and for fall admission the deadline is May 1. For summer admission the deadline is Feb. 1. We continue to accept applications and admit students on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Handbook Archives - All files are PDFs

2023-2024 MS in Organizational Leadership Handbook

2022-2023 MS in Organizational Leadership Handbook

2021-2022 MS in Organizational Leadership Handbook

2020-2021 MS in Organizational Leadership Handbook