Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Online
This bespoke program will shape you into an effective communicator with expertise in building strong teams, navigating crises and driving organizational growth.
Program Overview
Gain insights into the benefits of this 100% online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program
Become a relatable leader who effectively communicates with people at all levels of an organization and gain a competitive edge. This affordable, 100% online degree program will help you stand out as an active listener and empathetic leader who can successfully drive growth through employee engagement.
Learn strategies for improving individual and group performance and acquire tools for resolving conflict and managing group dynamics. Coursework focuses on developing skills you can immediately apply in the workplace in areas such as organizational behavior, management, business ethics, leadership and social responsibility.
Finish in as few as 12 months and qualify for executive roles in a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and retail.
In this 100% online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, you will learn how to:
- Apply effective communication strategies to create team cohesion/collaboration, motivate individuals within those teams and effectively navigate crises
- Analyze organizations and develop effective strategies for managing dynamic organizations
- Articulate strategies for developing leadership in others
- Develop and utilize a personal leadership strategy for managing teams and organizations in a variety of situations
- Apply effective communication strategies to create team cohesion/collaboration, motivate individuals within those teams and effectively navigate crises
- Analyze organizations and develop effective strategies for managing dynamic organizations
- Articulate strategies for developing leadership in others
- Develop and utilize a personal leadership strategy for managing teams and organizations in a variety of situations
As a graduate of this Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, you will be prepared for advancement into roles such as:
- Division Director
- Team Manager
- General Manager
- District Manager
- Executive
- Division Director
- Team Manager
- General Manager
- District Manager
- Executive
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Tuition
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Our online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
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Calendar
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Ideal for working professionals, A-State Online programs are delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/28/24 | 5/14/24 | 5/17/24 | 5/23/24 | 5/24/24 | 6/27/24 |
| Summer 2 | 7/2/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/21/24 | 6/27/24 | 6/28/24 | 8/1/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/16/24 | 10/4/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
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Admissions
What you need for admission to the online master’s in organizational leadership
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. To be admitted to the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership online program, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Bachelor's degree
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.75 in the last 60 hours (undergraduate, graduate or combination thereof) or graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree from a regionally accredited (U.S.) institution
- If you have lower than a 2.5 cumulative GPA and less than a 2.75 in the last 60 hours, you may still apply for consideration for admittance by including a statement of purpose as part of the application. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 866-621-8096 for more information.
Note: If you are admitted and have less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA and less than a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours, you must make a grade of B or better in each course during the first 9 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University. Additionally, you will only be allowed to enroll in one course (or 3 graduate hours) per 7-week session for the first two sessions.
Application submission requirements:
- Complete online application
- Submit a nonrefundable $30 fee
- Have official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
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Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Check out the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership online curriculum
To graduate from the M.S. in Organizational Leadership online program, you must complete a total of 30 credit hours. Required coursework includes seven foundational courses (for a total of 21 credit hours) and three elective courses (for a total of nine credit hours). Select elective courses with MBA, MGMT or MKTG prefixes.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
Select from three courses with MBA, MGMT, or MKTG prefixes.