Why Study Leadership?
Lindenwood University’s online Master of Arts in Leadership program develops your overall approach to organizational oversight. Whether you aspire to leadership within a particular operational aspect of your organization, or high-level, strategic impact in an executive leadership role, the master’s in leadership can position you for diversified career potential – from consulting and HR to higher education and training and development to healthcare and much more.
Our master’s in leadership online program explores the proficiencies vital to effective organizational leadership, including workforce development, strategic HR management, leadership, change management, business law and ethics, and financial policy and policymaking. Harness your individual mastery of leadership through a choice of elective coursework in focuses such as international business operations and organizational communications.
The Online Master’s in Leadership program has been primarily designed for:
- Men and women who have been working for years and would like earn an advanced graduate degree in Leadership. This master’s degree in leadership will prepare them for higher corporate responsibilities in their organization.
- Business students who want to immediately begin their Leadership graduate degree after completing a degree or concentration in undergraduate business studies.
- Industry professionals, company executives, and entrepreneurs who would like to keep current on business trends in the global market.
- International students who would like to enroll in a master’s of arts program that is specifically focused on leadership, as opposed to earning a general MBA degree.
100%
Online
2-4 Yrs
Program Length
30
Credit Hours
$633
Cost per Credit
What You’ll Learn
Your online master’s in leadership coursework is designed to build on your current background in leadership or enhance another area of expertise. This master’s in leadership prepares you to take on oversight of organizational strategy, development, performance, and transformation through visionary leadership. Further your expertise in key aspects of leadership – from communications to management – through course focuses on the following:
- Organizational Change and Development
- Management Skills
- Leadership Strategies
- Operations Management
Curriculum Spotlight
MGMT 56057 – Leadership Strategies
This course focuses on the development of strategic thinking and the ability to develop and implement strategies that enable an organization to create and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage. Current strategic theories are integrated into strategic practice.
Essential Skills & Insights
Coursework in this master’s in leadership program covers the following:
Ethical Decision-Making: learn to approach your leadership through an ethical lens, grounded in a people-centered management style.
- Innovative Thinking: prepare to tackle organizational challenges through transformational leadership driven by strategic solutions.
- Management Skills: develop your management aptitude within people and resource management, from finance management to operations to HR management and more.
- Organizational Behavior: gain insights about factors that impact group and individual performance that can help you advance organizational performance and outlook.
Accreditations
The master’s in leadership online is strengthened by (ACBSP)-accredited curriculum. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs credential reflects the highest standards of excellence in business education aligned to the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence.
Military Leadership
The master’s in leadership enables military members and veterans to advance in their careers to the level of leadership or management. An online master’s in leadership positions servicemembers to pursue leadership roles within a company, organization, or in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the master’s in leadership online program can take advantage of a number of career paths that value leadership, including HR management, entrepreneurship, project management, C-Suite executive, and management consulting. Graduates of the online master’s in leadership program often work at consulting firms, in the human resources field, in higher education, in training and development departments, and in healthcare organizations. The following chart highlights the earnings potential for a number of top careers in leadership sectors.
- Administrative Services and Facilities Managers: $104,900 per year
- Training and Development Managers: $125,040 per year
- Postsecondary Education Administrators : $102,610 per year
- Public Relations and Fundraising Managers: $130,480 per year
- Human Resources Managers: $136,350 per year
Tuition Details
The cost per credit hour for this master’s in leadership online program is $551. Besides being ranked ranked No. 17 on Niche.com’s list of Best Value Colleges in Missouri, we build in unique benefits such as our 20 percent discount per credit hour for returning alumni pursuing their master’s degree.
Admissions Requirements
For admission to your online master’s in leadership program, you will need to complete your online application and submit the following documents:
- Online Application
- Résumé
- Letter of intent including a persona; statement regarding your interest in the program and career goals
- Official undergraduate transcript(s), as well as official transcript(s) from any graduate(s) attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- GMAT is not required. Applicants with a lower GPA, however, may submit official GMAT or GRE scores in lieu of the 3.0 GPA requirement. Admission based on GMAT or GRE scores is granted to students who have an official minimum GMAT score of 500 or combined GRE scores of 300. Scores should less than five years old at the time of application. Applicants who do not meet the GPA, GMAT, or GRE thresholds may be considered for further evaluation and an interview may be required. Please discuss options with your enrollment counselor.
Curriculum Overview
The Master’s in Leadership program at Lindenwood University offers a dynamic curriculum designed to cultivate effective leadership skills across many industries. Through comprehensive and efficient online coursework, you can explore leadership theories, organizational dynamics, and strategic decision-making. Courses are taught by expert faculty who can help you develop the knowledge and skills to lead with confidence in all types of organizations.
Foundation Coursework – 6 Credit Hours
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPB 50101 | Academic & Professional Writing for Business Students I | 3 |
| EPB 50102 | Academic & Professional Writing for Business Students II | 3 |
Major Coursework – 21 Credit Hours
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRM 56510 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 56030 | Management Practices | 3 |
| MGMT 56035 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 56037 | Organizational Change and Development | 3 |
| MGMT 56053 | Leadership Competencies | 3 |
| MGMT 56057 | Leadership Strategies | 3 |
| MGMT 56058 | Contemporary Issues in Leadership | 3 |
Financial Management Coursework – 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 52005 | Fundamentals of Financial Management | 3 |
| FIN 52010 | Financial Policy | 3 |
Elective Coursework – 6 Credit Hours
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRM 56530 | Workforce Talent Development | 3 |
| HRM 56545 | Employment and Labor Law | 3 |
| MGMT 56010 | International Business Operations | 3 |
| MGMT 56020 | Organizational Communications | 3 |
| MGMT 56060 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| MGMT 56085 | Operations Management | 3 |
Transfer Credits
Lindenwood offers a generous transfer policy of up to 9 credits toward your master’s in leadership degree completion to further offset tuition costs. This means you can complete your degree in as few as 21 credit hours at Lindenwood—saving you time and money on your education!
Plus, you can personalize your transfer experience through Lindenwood’s Transfer Guides. These guides are part of our articulation partnerships with area community college to help you get the most value from your transfer credit.
Accreditation & Awards
Ranked #8
Best Online MBA in Nonprofit Management Degree Programs of 2024
“There are no limits when combining [the Lindenwood] experience with one’s own persistence, concentration of effort and definiteness of purpose. The hands-on experience at Lindenwood will lead to real career success!”
Bradley Nowak • Senior Director, Strategy • Boeing • 2008
Career Opportunities
Executive Director
Provide strategic leadership and management oversight to organizations by overseeing operations, fundraising efforts, and program development.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Oversee the daily operations of large businesses through strategic initiatives that grow profitability and market share to ensure organizational success.
Leadership Development Consultant
Design leadership development programs, provide coaching services, and lead workshops that cultivate leadership skills and organizational synergy.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, we do not charge any fees in addition to tuition in this master’s degree in leadership online.
The master’s degree in leadership online allows you to transfer up to nine credits. Learn more about our transfer policy with your admissions counselor.
Yes, there are scholarships available for this master’s degree in leadership online program. Learn more about our scholarship opportunities with your admissions counselor.
There are a number of career paths you can pursue with a graduate-level background in leadership, including HR management, entrepreneurship, project management, C-Suite executive, and management consulting.
A master’s degree in leadership offers a high-level education credential to give you an edge in your career pursuits. Additionally, a background in leadership is valued in a number of industries and roles so you have great flexibility in defining your career path.
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