Too often, the terms "leadership” and “management" are used synonymously. While elements of each may be present in the other, true leadership in today's diverse marketplace goes far beyond the traditional skills needed to manage a team. Successful leaders are transformative, both in defining business strategy and inspiring their team to perform at their full potential.
Whether you are new to your leadership role or well-established within your organization, our MS in Organizational Leadership will prepare you with the actionable skills and insights needed to emerge as an impactful leader. The program emphasizes the critical hard and soft skills needed to thrive in a diverse organization including communication for leading individuals and teams, adaptive leadership, analyzing data to improve performance, ethics, negotiation and more.
As a student in the program, you will be able to align your learning experience with your goals through the choice of career-focused electives, many of which provide additional credentialing opportunities to further your career. All of your coursework will be completed in our flexible online classroom, where you will share ideas with other seasoned leaders and our outstanding faculty members, each of whom bring decades of experience to their lessons.
Ready to re-shape how you lead?
Request more information to receive a detailed program book and be put in touch with one of our friendly admissions counselors who can help answer any questions that you may have. Or, if you are ready to get started, click here to apply now.
Ready to re-shape how you lead?
Request more information to receive a detailed program book and be put in touch with one of our friendly admissions counselors who can help answer any questions that you may have. Or, if you are ready to get started, click here to apply now.
Message From the Program Director
Learn more about how the MS in Organizational Leadership degree program builds your professional communications, emotional intelligence and organization change skills to help you become a more effective leader.
The MS in Organizational Leadership program is designed to prepare you with the holistic skill set needed to thrive in any organizational setting. Specifically, the program will strengthen your ability to:
Effectively communicate with various stakeholders throughout the organization.
Analyze group dynamics and the best approach for leading productive teams.
Critically self-reflect on your leadership prowess to fuel continuous improvement and personal growth.
Identify an array of nonmarket forces and societal trends that impact the opportunities and risks for yourself, your organization and your team.
Apply advanced analytical tools to review and enhance organizational and team performance.
Leverage a deep digital literacy to navigate the multifaceted impacts of emerging technologies on your organization.
Formulate strategies and potential implications for its implementation within diverse organizations.
Approach strategic negotiations in a way that produces mutually beneficial outcomes for both individuals and organizations.
Recognize choices in ethical contexts and use that framework to guide ethical decision making.
Return on Investment
We recognize that choosing to earn your MS in Organizational Leadership is a major decision, but encourage you to review your degree as an investment in yourself. While you may not be able to predict your future earnings, statistics from Payscale show that, on average, the salary of an MSOL holder will be $13,000 higher than that of someone with a Bachelor's in Leadership.
In addition, demand for individuals with leadership skills remains steady. The 2019 NACE Job Outlook survey found that 67% of organizations nationwide are looking to hire leadership skills this year.
*Salary figures based on Payscale estimates for a Director of Operations holding an MSOL degree compared to an Operations Manager with a BS in Org Leadership. Estimates may vary based on location and job role.
*Salary figures based on Payscale estimates for a Director of Operations holding an MSOL degree compared to an Operations Manager with a BS in Org Leadership. Estimates may vary based on location and job role.
The MS in Organizational Leadership program is 30 credits and may be completed entirely online. Coursework is composed of a 15-credit core curriculum that covers the essentials of effective leadership within the context of today’s marketplace and 15 credits of career-focused electives that allow you to customize your learning experience.
The MS in Organizational Leadership program offers starts in January, May and August. Admission to the program is very competitive and it is recommended that you submit your application as early in the process as possible to ensure you are able to begin in your desired semester. A completed application is required by posted deadlines and consists of the following:
Completed application form
Application fee
Three professional or academic letters of recommendation
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Personal statement
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Proof of at least four years of professional work experience
Click here to view a detailed list of admission requirements including information for international students.
National accreditations and rankings in publications like U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review are only a small part of what makes Quinnipiac's business programs so sought-after. Our outstanding faculty members are what truly set Quinnipiac apart. Students have access to the same dedicated, full-time faculty, whether they take courses online or in a traditional classroom setting. Each student and faculty member is part of Quinnipiac's uniquely supportive educational community.
Quinnipiac's online graduate business programs were ranked #22 in the nation by U.S News & World Report in their 2020 Best Online Programs rankings. In addition, the Quinnipiac University School of Business ranked #3 nationwide in the area of "Services and Technologies" available to students.
The Quinnipiac School of Business holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a distinction only held by the top third of U.S. business schools and 5% of international business schools.
Quinnipiac consistently receives strong recognition from The Princeton Review. In 2019, the School of Business was again named to their "Best Busines Schools for 2019" list.
