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

MGPS.5000Business Strategy

3

MGPS.5010Communicating Effectively

3

MGPS.5040Analytical and Financial Tools for Decision Making

3

MGPS.5050Leading Effectively and Ethically

3

MGPS.5060Project Management

3

MGPS.5070Generating Growth and Innovation

3

MSBL.5100Transitioning from Manager to Leader

3

MGPS.5900Capstone Seminar

3

Elective Courses

(Students choose four courses)

HROE.5100Human Resource Competencies

3

HROE.5601Navigating the HR Legal and Regulatory Environment

3

MFIN.5500Corporate Finance

3

MFIN.5503Financial Statement Analysis

3

MGPS.5020Managing Risk

3

MGPS.5030Creating Customer Value Through Marketing

3

MKMC.5602Global Marketing Strategies

3

MSBL.5603Entrepreneurship

3

MSBL.5650Special Topics in Business Leadership

3

MSBL.5597Internship

1-3

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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.