Organizational Leadership (M.S.)

Graduate study in Organizational Leadership provides a theoretical foundation to connect key concepts in leadership and human resources research with best practice. The master’s and graduate certificate programs offer in-depth learning and career-oriented study with comprehensive and professionally relevant course work.

The M.S. in Organizational Leadership offers students a foundation in the key principles of organizational leadership through core courses and the opportunity to choose a concentration, in either leadership or human resource management, that will provide in-depth knowledge and skills. OL programs focus on understanding and working with people within organizations and the practical application of leadership concepts and theories.

Graduates of the program will be prepared for leadership or human resources roles in a wide variety of settings including industrial, medical, service, and other profit and nonprofit organizations. The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is based on the core of the Organizational Leadership master’s degree program. The courses combine theory and practice to yield a combination that is immediately applicable to the work place and builds a foundation for more specialized study for those interested in advanced work.

Program Highlights

• The development of leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
• Experience with self-reflection and awareness
• An enhanced cultural awareness
• Support from the Mastodon community
• A prestigious Purdue degree