Purdue Global | MS in Management & Leadership
Enhance your leadership skills in order to take on management and executive-level positions in a wide variety of fields. Earn a degree that employers respect 100% online, with the power of Purdue behind you.
Official Program Name:
Master of Science in Management and Leadership with a concentration in Leadership
School Offering Program:
Purdue Global
Degree Level:
Master's
Program Prerequisites:
Students interested in the Purdue Global's MS in Management and Leadership should have a passion for managerial theory and practice.
Those who wish to apply to graduate programs with Purdue Global must first provide evidence of bachelor's degree completion with an accredited school or have 30 semester or 45 quarter credit hours in undergraduate coursework across Common Professional Components (CPC) aligned with Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Program Description:
Enhance your leadership skills in order to take on management and executive- level positions in a wide variety of fields. Complete your degree 100% online, on your schedule.
• Program Highlights: Study business communications, HR management, organizational excellence, consulting, action research, and strategic financial analysis as relevant to management and leadership theory and practice.
• Career Opportunities: Social and community services manager, sales manager, administrative services manager, postsecondary business teacher, manager in health care, operations, IT, HR, government, real estate, and other industries.
• ACBSP Accreditation: This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).*
• Concentrations: Develop the proficiencies to support your professional advancement in one of the following areas:
o Global Business
o Health Care Management
o Human Resources
o Information Technology
o Leadership
o Organizational Design and Development
o Project Management
Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Prior experience may be necessary for leadership positions.
*For more information on Purdue Global's ACBSP accreditation, visit www.acbsp.org.
Learning Format:
Online
Program Length:
56 credit hours.
Financial Aid:
Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact Purdue Global's financial aid office for more information.
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Required Courses for the MS in Leadership and Management with a concentration in Management:
Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Purdue Global to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
Core Requirements (40 credits)
- Business Communications
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Management Theories and Practices I
- Management Theories and Practices II
- Leadership Theory and Practice I
- Leadership Theory and Practice II
- Organizational Excellence and Change
- Action Research and Consulting Skills
- Strategic Financial Analysis
- Applied Research Project
Leadership Concentration Electives (16 credits)
- Leadership Strategies for a Changing World
- Organization Diagnosis and Design
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Transformational Leadership
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Furthering Your Education:
Students who graduate from Purdue Global's MS in Management and Leadership program may be interested in pursuing graduate-level or post-graduate certificate programs related to management and leadership. Examples include:
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management (available at Purdue Global)
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resources (available at Purdue Global)
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development
Career Paths:
Graduates of Purdue Global's MS in Management and Leadership program may choose to go on to organizational management positions in their fields. Such careers might include:
- Management analyst
- Organizational manager
- Program designer
- Administrative service manager
- Corporate trainer
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