Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

master of science in organizational leadership

Description

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree program focuses on current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, knowledge of global events and diverse cultures, and tools used to enable organizational innovation, creativity, and change in complex work environments.

The program of study includes an exploration of critical issues and emerging theories, employee motivation and morale, organizational change, communication strategies, training and development, strategic decision-making, business ethics, project teams, and business policy and operations.

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY’s online M.S. in organizational leadership provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to best navigate change in complex work environments by focusing on emerging leadership theories, knowledge of global events, organizational innovation and more. The course material is applicable to situations that arise in every organization including strategic decision-making, business ethics, training and development, business policy and operations, motivation and morale, organizational behavior, communication strategies and more.

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:
  • Evaluate the concepts of professional integrity.
  • Analyze processes that influence the control and management of organizations.
  • Explain how key international factors affect business.
  • Apply the various theories and methods associated with employee motivation and morale.

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Curriculum

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree program focuses on current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, knowledge of global events and diverse cultures, and tools used to enable organizational innovation, creativity, and change in complex work environments. The program of study includes an exploration of critical issues and emerging theories, employee motivation and morale, organizational change, communication strategies, training and development, strategic decision-making, business ethics, project teams, and business policy and operations.

Major Requirements | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

Electives | Total Required Semester Hours: 6

Department Contact Info

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Phone: +1 202-773-8688
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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

Ways to Save

Paying for school is possible. At THE AU, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, Learning Partnerships and more.
  • Transfer Credits Accepted
  • Textbooks Included
  • Payment Options
  • Learning Partners Discount
  • Scholarships

Flexible Online Learning Options

Giving our students the flexibility they need to fit education into their busy schedules is at the core of our mission. Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals, moms, dads, and anyone else who is balancing school with other life commitments.

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Start anytime with LifePace Learning®. Progress through your course in as early as four weeks or as long as 10 weeks.

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Term Enrollment

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Complete assignments at your own pace while working within set course start and end dates. A term lasts approximately nine weeks.

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  • Choose From 11 Term Start Dates Per Year
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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY provides student-centered support services that are personal, responsive and geared toward assisting students in achieving their educational goals. Caring, highly-trained faculty and staff create innovative educational programs that incorporate the latest instructional technology with challenging curriculums. THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY focuses on affordable, quality online instruction with a general education core that promotes lifelong learning and success.