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Master of Science (MS) in Organization and Management

School of Business and Technology

Leadership specialization

Leaders who understand change management and the importance of ethical conduct position themselves to thrive in today’s complex and global business environment. This Leadership master’s specialization offers an in-depth study of leading theories and best practices that successful leaders employ to manage change and achieve organizational objectives. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership or management positions in military, government, business, and nonprofit settings.

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Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: August 3, 2009
Credit: $548

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • OM5004 - People at Work
  • OM5015 - Marketing
  • OM5025 - Accounting and Finance in Organizations
  • OM5030 - Corporate Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
  • OM5035 - Data Analysis and Decision Making for Managers
  • OM5040 - Strategic Planning

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • OM5112 - Leadership

Choose four from the following courses:

  • OM5114 - Organization Structure and Design*
  • OM5116 - Personal Leadership Development*
  • OM5118 - Leading Organizational Change*
  • OM5120 - Leading and Building Teams*
  • OM5122 - Leading and Coaching Others*
  • OM5199 - Special Topics in Leadership*

Integrative Project Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

  • OM5990 - Integrative Project: Organizational Leadership and Change Management* - 4 quarter credits
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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