Organizational leadership is an emerging field of study. It focuses on the multi-faceted challenges of managing public, private and non-profit organizations. Organizational leaders set strategic goals for employees and the organization as a whole. These goals help the team carry out day-to-day operations and future-focused business objectives.
Effective organizational leadership includes:
- Identifying future innovations.
- Implementing organizational change.
- Managing current operations.
- Tackling problems.
- Spreading an organization’s mission and vision.
Throughout this program, you’ll investigate organizational leadership problems and develop evidence-based solutions. You’ll graduate with the advanced theoretical knowledge and adaptable skills needed to make an impact in your work, the community and the world as a solution-focused change agent.
What you’ll learn in this master’s in organizational leadership
Throughout this organizational leadership master’s program, you’ll engage in courses featuring specialized topics, such as conflict mediation, workplace dynamics, institutional evolution and strategic decision-making. You’ll also learn how to lead diverse teams, solve critical problems and partake in collaborative governance.
Additionally, throughout your curriculum, you’ll analyze, assess, critique and apply scholarship and theories of organizational leadership. This sets the stage for a solid understanding of best practices and applied aspects of leading organizations. You’ll also conduct use-inspired research to impact the field of organizational leadership and culminate in a master’s thesis or an applied project.
What can I do with a master’s in organizational leadership?
As leadership continues to be a growing field of study in the U.S., this master’s program prepares you to pursue a variety of positions in fields such as management, education, human resources and finance. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to stand out from the competition with strong competencies in conflict mediation, problem-solving, decision-making and teambuilding.
Arizona State University’s Master of Science in organizational leadership prepares you for a variety of roles with an innovative, leadership-driven approach. Through the analysis, assessment, critique and application of organizational leadership theories, you’ll be equipped to approach complex organizational problems with evidence-based solutions.
Courses in this master’s in organizational leadership emphasize the best practices and application of leadership. By addressing both the theories and praxes of leadership, you’ll learn how to identify and apply appropriate research and analysis techniques to provide fact-supported resolutions within organizations. In addition to your core courses, you can tailor your degree to your interests with a variety of leadership elective courses, ranging from nonprofit leadership to intercultural leadership and a culminating thesis or applied project.
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.
- American Educational Research.
- Association fellows.
- American Psychological Association Fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university is repeatedly awarded peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations.
in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
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best global universities.
of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any area or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Letter of intent.
- Professional resume.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Proof of English proficiency.
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency. An applicant whose native language is not English will be expected to have one of the following TOEFL scores: 600 traditional paper-based or 100 Internet-based, or applicant must have a passing score in the English for Graduate Admissions online course through ASU Global Launch.
GRE or GMAT scores are recommended but not required. All applicants must submit a written letter of intent that includes a detailed statement of purpose addressing how the program goals coincide with the student’s personal and professional objectives. The essay will be evaluated on the basis of content, presentation and evidence of graduate-level writing ability (500 words maximum).
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”