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Prepare yourself for upper-level management or to lead your own company with a solid understanding of the dynamics of organizations, teams, and today’s ever-changing business landscape.
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Many businesses depend on organizational leaders to make decisions regarding creatively implementing new programs, cutting costs, and training employees in an effort to make the company more efficient, effective, and successful.
If you’re pursuing your master’s degree so you can progress in your career, Organizational Leadership may just be the discipline you're looking for.
Some job titles within the organizational leadership field include:
Organizational leaders are able to work in nearly every industry. Typically, these professionals work in an office setting, and some may travel from main offices to regional offices or training facilities. They also need to have strong interpersonal skills, a focused attention to detail, and a strong sense of initiative.
Does this sound like you? If it does, fill out the form to the right. An Enrollment Counselor will help you get started on an organizational leadership master's degree program.
CSU-Global’s online master’s degree in organizational leadership program will provide you with the knowledge necessary for upper-level management positions.
Throughout the program you will develop expertise in evaluating business research, organizational innovation, decision making, communication, organizational psychology, business ethics, and team leadership. You’ll also gain experience in applying these skills to real-world business situations.
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership prepares students to lead dynamic organizations through complex changes in today's global society. Students gain the ability to meet organizational needs by developing people and processes, as well as implementing strategic initiatives in order to maintain a competitive advantage. Specific topics include organizational structure, culture, leadership of diverse teams, decision making, and communication as each apply to the business needs of today. Students also have the opportunity to synthesize the knowledge they gain along with established theories and research in order to analyze and evaluate a current organizational challenge and to propose solutions for increased effectiveness. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that this program is aligned with their HR Curriculum Guidebook and Template when combined with a Specialization in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Performance.
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All courses are taught by qualified instructors with current industry experience. Our instructors hold advanced degrees in their fields, and are specially trained to teach online, so you and your fellow students can think more critically about how the subject matter applies to real-world situations.
The organizational leadership field is projected to grow at the same rate as the all-occupation average of 11%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means there will competition in this field, and earning your master's degree and gaining hands-on experience will place you among the top candidates.
Job duties as an organizational leader include:
A graduate degree in organizational leadership may be the way forward. Get in touch today if this sounds like the career for you.
We provide students with career-relevant resources to help them succeed outside of the classroom. That's why we created Awards of Completion and Skills Endorsements, specific to our programs of study, spotlighting the knowledge, skills, and abilities that hiring managers find essential to success in the field. Research and Decision Making and Strategic Global Organizational Leadership are two of the awards you can receive as part of our organizational leadership program.
CSU-Global’s accredited online master’s degree in organizational leadership is designed to provide you with a practical knowledge of the field. The program consists of 8 three-credit core courses as part of a full 36-credit master’s degree. (Some M.S. in Organizational Leadership students may be required to take RES501 as part of their program if they have an undergraduate GPA below 3.00. In this case, the degree program is 39 credits.)
This course is only required for students who are accepted into this program with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00.
The primary purpose of this course is to help students entering graduate level programs at CSU-Global develop awareness of current and effective research and writing practices with the goal of implementing such practices into their writing and research projects. Students will learn what constitutes graduate level writing and research as well as how to communicate with colleagues in online professional forums. Students will also learn to effectively integrate writing and research skills into the writing projects they will pursue throughout their graduate level programs.
In this course, students gain an understanding of managing operational and strategic issues in public and private organizations facing accelerated social, economic, and technological changes. Students will examine organizational theory, strategic thinking and management, and theories guiding decision making, leadership, organizational culture, and change management.
In this course, students explore the ethical considerations that guide and inform business decisions and strategies. Students learn the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to understand and apply ethics from social, economic, and environmental perspectives.
In this course, students gain a comprehensive understanding of diversity as it applies to strategic planning, cultural change, and team dynamics. Students learn to identify the realities of developing and implementing diversity initiatives for the organization and the workforce, as well as explore emerging issues in diversity management.
In this course, students learn the skills and insights to be effective leaders and contributors in the creation and evolution of successful organizations. Students examine relevant readings, case studies, and research to analyze today’s successful companies. Additionally, students determine key factors involved in sustaining organizations.
This course analyzes the roles of leaders and managers in organizational decision making, at both the individual and organizational levels. In the contact of organizational theories of behavior and leadership, 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 for leading change in professional settings.
This course is designed to provide practicing professionals with the skills to develop internal and external communication strategies. Students learn how to identify audiences and target messages and to select styles, technologies, and formats of written, visual, and oral communication best suited to accomplishing organizational objectives.
In this course, students learn to apply scholarly research, methods, and theory related to organizational leadership. Students gain a comprehensive knowledge of scholarly research through developing a research topic, problem and purpose statements, and an extensive review of current lit- erature. Students choosing this path may wish to continue towards a terminal degree or a post graduate program. Students electing this path should contact an advisor early in the program.
In this course, students will integrate and synthesize their learning from the core courses in the organizational leader- ship program. Students will analyze selected case studies to demonstrate skills needed to be an effective organizational leader in today's global workplace. Through the course activities, students will also demonstrate their knowledge and skills in how to lead organizations through complex changes in a global society. Prerequisite: All Core and Specialization courses
The internship provides students with practical experience in organizations specific to their fields. Each student will work under the direct supervision of a senior-level professional at an approved organization or company. The purpose of the internship is for students to apply and integrate what they have learned during the core courses of their programs.
*ORG595 is an optional course that provides students with practical organizational leadership experience. See the academic catalog for course restrictions.
This course is only required for students who are accepted into this program with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00.
The primary purpose of this course is to help students entering graduate level programs at CSU-Global develop awareness of current and effective research and writing practices with the goal of implementing such practices into their writing and research projects. Students will learn what constitutes graduate level writing and research as well as how to communicate with colleagues in online professional forums. Students will also learn to effectively integrate writing and research skills into the writing projects they will pursue throughout their graduate level programs.
In this course, students gain an understanding of managing operational and strategic issues in public and private organizations facing accelerated social, economic, and technological changes. Students will examine organizational theory, strategic thinking and management, and theories guiding decision making, leadership, organizational culture, and change management.
In this course, students explore the ethical considerations that guide and inform business decisions and strategies. Students learn the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to understand and apply ethics from social, economic, and environmental perspectives.
In this course, students gain a comprehensive understanding of diversity as it applies to strategic planning, cultural change, and team dynamics. Students learn to identify the realities of developing and implementing diversity initiatives for the organization and the workforce, as well as explore emerging issues in diversity management.
In this course, students learn the skills and insights to be effective leaders and contributors in the creation and evolution of successful organizations. Students examine relevant readings, case studies, and research to analyze today’s successful companies. Additionally, students determine key factors involved in sustaining organizations.
This course analyzes the roles of leaders and managers in organizational decision making, at both the individual and organizational levels. In the contact of organizational theories of behavior and leadership, 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 for leading change in professional settings.
This course is designed to provide practicing professionals with the skills to develop internal and external communication strategies. Students learn how to identify audiences and target messages and to select styles, technologies, and formats of written, visual, and oral communication best suited to accomplishing organizational objectives.
In this course, students learn to evaluate research and theory in an applied business setting. Students gain a comprehensive knowledge of research related to the leading and managing of business organizations from both a consumer and a creator perspective. Topics include the research process, theoretical frameworks, qualitative and quantitative approaches, and applied research design within an organizational context.
In this course, students learn to define and research a practical business problem or entrepreneurial opportunity. The research project provides the opportunity for students to utilize strategy, research skills, and analytical tools and models. Through the use of decision making, students create a culminating business project. Credit will not be granted for both ORG580 and ORG581. Prerequisite: All core and specialization courses
The internship provides students with practical experience in organizations specific to their fields. Each student will work under the direct supervision of a senior-level professional at an approved organization or company. The purpose of the internship is for students to apply and integrate what they have learned during the core courses of their programs.
*ORG595 is an optional course that provides students with practical organizational leadership experience. See the academic catalog for course restrictions.
If you're enrolled in either the M.S. in Organizational Leadership or the M.S. in Management program you may be eligible to participate in the dual degree program. Upon completion of an additional 18 credit hours (54 credit hours total), if you then decide to enter this program you may be eligible to receive both the M.S. in Management and the M.S. in Organizational Leadership degree. You must enroll in the Dual Degree Program prior to conferral of your first degree.
If you've initially enrolled in the Organizational Leadership master's degree program, the following additional 3-credit courses are required for a dual degree:
Practitioner Track:
Understand and apply accounting information for effective financial decision making in the strategic planning process.
This course applies and examines classical economic knowledge of international trade and finance to inform decision making in the areas of business, management, and policy. Topics such as classical trade theory, barriers to trade, regulatory policies, gross domestic product, and international banking are explored.
Understand the principles and theories of finance to analyze statements and fiscal information for effective decision-making in today’s competitive environment.
This course is an exploration of the essentials of business strategy development, with a focus on innovation and inherent challenges associated with strategy creation and implementation. The course focuses on setting strategy, developing market opportunity analysis, and establishing organizational goals with consideration of internal and external resources, market opportunities, and return on investment. Topics include strategy, market opportunity analysis, market research, the use of new technologies, and tactics for achieving competitive advantage.
This course examines systematic critical thinking through related topics of qualitative analyses, quantitative analyses, and decision making. Students apply quantitative and qualitative research methods focused on strategic decision models with potential topics including ethics, innovation, change management, organization behavior, e-business and technology, collaboration, diversity, or operations management. Students may also select a specific topic based on their own area of interest related to the field of management.
This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and synthesize their learning from core management courses. Students will analyze selected case studies to demonstrate skills needed to be an effective decision maker and make recommendations for sustainable success in today's global workplace. Through the course activities, students will also demonstrate their knowledge and skills in how to lead organizations through complex changes in a global society. Prerequisite: All core and specialization courses
Research Track:
Understand and apply accounting information for effective financial decision making in the strategic planning process.
This course applies and examines classical economic knowledge of international trade and finance to inform decision making in the areas of business, management, and policy. Topics such as classical trade theory, barriers to trade, regulatory policies, gross domestic product, and international banking are explored.
Understand the principles and theories of finance to analyze statements and fiscal information for effective decision-making in today’s competitive environment.
This course is an exploration of the essentials of business strategy development, with a focus on innovation and inherent challenges associated with strategy creation and implementation. The course focuses on setting strategy, developing market opportunity analysis, and establishing organizational goals with consideration of internal and external resources, market opportunities, and return on investment. Topics include strategy, market opportunity analysis, market research, the use of new technologies, and tactics for achieving competitive advantage.
This course emphasizes the critical evaluation of research and theory in an applied business setting. This course focuses on the comprehension and evaluation of research related to leading and managing business organizations from both the consumer and creator perspectives. Topics include the research process, theoretical frameworks, qualitative and quantitative approaches, and applied research design within an organizational context.
This capstone course brings together the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the global market place. The focus of the course is on defining and researching a practical business problem or entrepreneurial opportunity. The research project provides the opportunity to utilize strategy, research skills, analytical tools and models, as well as decision sciences culminating in a business project of strategic benefit to the student and/or a current organization. Prerequisite: All core and specialization courses
Gain a competitive advantage and increase career prospects through this specialization or certificate of completion with a focus on practical business and management skills in accounting, financing, strategic development, organizational change, and more.
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Learn MoreEarning your master’s degree in organizational leadership shows that you have strategic planning and negotiation skills; earning it at CSU-Global means you are already thinking this way. Our promise to you is an affordable education with low tuition rates guaranteed not to increase for as long as you are enrolled, with no student fees or out-of-state tuition upcharges.
We know you’re busy. But school can fit into your professional, family, and other life obligations. Our year round, 100% online classes give you the flexibility to learn and study when it’s most convenient for you.
"I would like to thank my academic advisor, my professors, and the entire staff of CSU-Global for everything you have done for me, I am certain all the others students feel the same. This university does not treat their students as a number but as a person. The entire staff and professors go above and beyond their jobs to make CSU-Global students feel like part of a great organization, and I must say I know that the staff and professors do care about the students and our futures."
-Charles Belote, Organizational Leadership Student