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Capella University
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

MS Master of Science in Leadership General Leadership specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 48

Core Courses

32 course quarter credits.

LEAD5004
Leading for the Future
LEAD5110
Managing and Leading in Dynamic Environments* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5120
Developing as a Leader* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5130
Leading and Developing Others* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5140
Leading Collaboratively* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5150
Leading Adaptive Organizational Systems* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5160
Developing Innovative Organizations* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5170
Strategies for Sustainability* (4 quarter credits)

Specialization Courses

12 course quarter credits. Chose three from the following courses.

LEAD5210
Leading Global and Diverse Cultures* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5220
Leader as Change Agent* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5230
Leadership Communication and New Media* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5240
Leading in Social and Community-Based Organizations* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5250
Leadership in Family Business* (4 quarter credits)
LEAD5260
Social Entrepreneurship* (4 quarter credits)

Capstone Course

Taken during learner's final quarter.

LEAD5300*
Contemporary Leadership Opportunities Capstone (4 quarter credits)

*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.

Transfer Credits

There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 12 credits into this specialization.

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