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Online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program focuses on organizational innovation, change management, and leadership development. The degree coursework emphasizes the practical application of organizational leadership concepts and skills as well as develops expertise in critical thinking, organizational innovation, decision-making, and creative problem-solving in modern public and nonprofit organizational contexts.
Leadership is often referred to as an inherit ability, but true leadership in a business sense goes far beyond natural charisma. The fully accredited MS program in Organizational Leadership from CSU-Global teaches you how to more effectively and efficiently lead and manage in any organization, including an understanding of the context and consequences of mission critical decisions, procedures, and strategies.
Organizational Leadership Degree Specializations
In CSU-Global online graduate programs, students choose a core program and then select a specialization area, consisting of four (4) courses. Specializations allow students to take a sequence of courses in a career-relevant field. These courses will complement the program of study based on professional and personal interests.
Applied Business Management
Gain a competitive advantage and increase career prospects through this specialization with a focus on practical business and management skills in accounting, financing, strategic development, organizational change, and more.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. in Management.
Criminal Justice Leadership
The criminal justice field includes careers in security, courts, corrections, forensics, as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The graduate level Criminal Justice Leadership Specialization provides advanced management skills to further one’s professional development.
This specialization is available to all graduate programs except the M.S. in Teaching and Learning.
Healthcare Administration
Professionals interested in the management of healthcare facilities and departments should consider a master’s degree with a specialization in Healthcare Administration in order to acquire knowledge and best practices for effective supervision and decision making in the healthcare field.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. in Teaching and Learning.
Human Resource Management
Students interested in furthering their career in the field of human resources should consider this specialization which provides organizational management skills with an emphasis in personnel, staff training and development, policy and procedures, and more. This specialization is designed as a SHRM certification prep course.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs.
Human Resource Performance
Students who aim to improve an organization’s effectiveness through human resources should consider the Human Resource Performance Specialization. Emphasis is on the successful management of organized labor employees in dynamic environments.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs.
Information Technology
Managers, directors, and senior executives in Information Technology Management can gain vital knowledge to increase an organization’s efficiency and effectiveness in the marketplace through advanced Information Technology strategies and implementation provided by this specialization.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs.
International Management
In today’s global marketplace, effective leadership in any industry requires special skills. Students interested in pursuing a career with multi-national strategic vision benefit from the skills and application of knowledge obtained in the International Management Specialization.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. Teaching and Learning.
Online Teaching
The online learning environment provides new opportunities and challenges for teachers and students alike. Leaders in all fields of study who are interested in gaining new skills and methods for teaching online courses and professional training sessions will benefit from pursuing their master’s degree with a specialization in Online Teaching.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. in Teaching and Learning Program.
Organizational Training and Instructional Design
Corporate trainers, program coordinators, teachers and other instructors will benefit from the knowledge gained in this specialization with emphasis on the basic principles on instructional design, program development, learner comprehension, and more.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. in Teaching and Learning Program.
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Strategic Innovation and Change Management
This specialization focuses on enhancing one’s ability to efficiently manage though the strategic implementation of change and evolution within a business or organization. Managers who effectively adapt to meet the needs of their environment are more likely to succeed.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs.
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Each core course in the program incorporates a portfolio-quality project with close supervision and collaboration by the instructor that requires students to apply skills to specific scenarios. The final course in the core program is designed as a capstone course, in which students apply research and established theory to design an innovative and original approach to address a current problem within the field of organizational leadership. Students apply established research and theoretical frameworks to address a current organizational challenge. Utilizing knowledge, theories, and research-study understanding gained throughout the program, students analyze and evaluate the organization and then propose constructs for enhancing organizational effectiveness.
As a student in the Organizational Leadership degree program, you will study:
- Foundational skills in effective management within an organization
- Multiple facets of organizational behavior in the context of leadership theory and practice
- Theories of leadership within personal and professional contexts.
- Management theory through leadership and the human application within organizations
- Skills for effective strategy development within an organization by completing a capstone project
Online degree programs from CSU-Global Campus are designed for adult learners with the drive to further their career. Coursework is completely 100% online and, therefore, at your convenience. Through flexible start dates, affordable tuition rates, and a tuition guarantee, your master’s degree has never been so attainable. Financial assistance is available for most students and CSU-Global’s easy admissions process can help you get started right away.
Core leadership classes for this graduate degree from CSU-Global Campus are listed in the order of completion:
RES501 Fundamentals of Research and Writing: Students accepted into this program with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00 may be required to take RES501 as an additional requirement. This course helps students entering graduate level programs develop awareness of current and effective research and writing practices.
ORG510 Management of Organizational Behavior: Examine theories and research on organizational behavior. Explore leadership styles, attributes to managing change, human motivations and behaviors, and strategies for leading teams and organizations in a global world.
- Please note: Beginning in the 2012 Fall-A term, ORG510 will no longer be offered. It will be replaced with ORG502 Effective Organizations—Theory and Practice: Gain a contemporary understanding of managing operational and strategic issues in public and private organizations facing accelerated social, economic, and technological changes. This course will examine organizational theory, strategic thinking and management, theories of decision-making, leadership, organizational culture, and change management in a postindustrial society.
ORG530 Business Ethics and Sustainability: Explore the economic, environmental, and ethical impact of a sustainable business model. Examine the environmental and ecological challenges facing business worldwide. Analyze and develop skills for creating models for a sustainable business.
ORG545 Diversity in Leadership: Develop a comprehensive understanding of diversity to apply in the strategic planning efforts of cultural change and acceptance. Identify the realities of developing and implementing diversity initiatives for the organization and the workforce. Explore emerging issues in diversity management.
ORG560 Leadership Development: Explore the tools, models, and practices for leadership development. Gain a working knowledge of developing leadership skills and programs for future leaders to effectively compete in a global world.
ORG550 Decision Making and Leadership: This course analyzes the roles of leaders and managers in organizational decision making, at both the individual and organizational levels. In the context of organizational theories of behavior, students consider how decision and choice theory are applied in organizational settings. Practical problem solving and conflict management skills are practiced through the application of decision making tools and leadership approaches in professional settings.
MGT535 Communication Skills for Leaders: This course is designed for the practicing professional, and focuses on internal and external communications practices and strategies within and beyond organizational settings. Students consider communication styles, interpersonal communication skills, business and professional writing, presentation, and communication in various formats, including electronic communication.
ORG575 Critical Evaluation of Research and Theory: Understand research related to degree area of study from both a consumer and a creator perspective.
ORG581 Organizational Management: Strategy and Execution: Understand and integrate the components of organizational strategy development and execution. Experience the process of mission creation, structural design, and tactical decision-making that managers must address for competitive success. This course requires the completion of a capstone project. (Prerequisite: Completion of all Core Courses and Specialization Courses).