Business Leadership, Master of Science

Successful organizations need effective leadership at all levels and replacing outgoing talent is a critical issue for companies around the world. The MS in Business Leadership is an MBA alternative which helps to position you to fill this talent gap.

The curriculum is designed to emphasize team-building, leadership, effective communication, project management and other vital management skills. Students develop immediate strategies to transition successfully from manager to leader. Graduates gain an industry recognized credential to enhance their skill set and qualifications while preparing for professional advancement. Accelerated weekend format. 36 credits.

The program is ideal for individuals who want to upgrade and update their general business knowledge and leadership skills. Courses are taught with academic rigor by an outstanding faculty who are practicing leaders in their fields and exceptional educators who bring real-world experience and networking opportunities into the classroom.





Required Core Courses

Eight courses required

MGPS5000Business Strategy

3

MGPS5040Analytical and Financial Tools for Decision Making

3

MGPS5070Generating Growth and Innovation

3

MGPS5050Leading Effectively and Ethically

3

MGPS5060Project Management

3

MSBL5100Transitioning From Manager to Leader

3

MGPS5010Communicating Effectively

3

MGPS6000Final Project

3

Elective Courses

(Students choose four courses)

HROE5100Human Resource Competencies Field

3

HROE5601Navigating the Hr Legal and Regulatory Environment

3

MFIN5500Corporate Finance

3

MFIN5503Financial Statement Analysis

3

MGPS5030Creating Customer Value Through Marketing

3

MKMC5602Global Marketing Strategies

3

MSBL5603Entrepreneurship

3

MSBL5601Global Business

3

MSBL5605Health Care Management

3

MSBL5602Leveraging Information Technology for a Competitive Advantage

3

MSBL5606Managing in a Mission-Based Organization

3

MGPS5020Managing Risk

3

MSBL5604Operations Management

3

MSBL5650Special Topics in Business Leadership

3

Unrestricted Elective 3 credits

  • Students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of  3.0 (B).
  • A five-year limit to complete each program is mandatory.