Master of Science in
Leadership
The Master of Science in Leadership enables students to develop skills that make them effective leaders and position them as valued decision makers.
About the Master of Science in Leadership
The Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) is designed to prepare you to become an effective leader in today’s multifaceted workforce. The program focuses on decision making, strategy and communication skills. The MSL provides a unique combination of leadership theories, skills, competencies, tools and techniques to enable you to lead your organization with confidence.
The M.S. in Leadership promotes diversity and teaches effective leadership practices for use in global business operations. It caters to those from different locations and backgrounds. The program offers online educational opportunities and has a network of education facilities to support student advancement both in the U.S. and internationally.
Why You Should Study this Degree
A leadership degree focuses on the ability to guide, inspire and support others towards achieving a common goal. Career pathways may include:
- Coaching
- Leading team project
- Managerial or executive roles
- Mentoring
- Public speaking
Student Learning Outcomes
You will have the opportunity to complete the following while pursuing your online M.S. in Leadership:
- Master essential leadership knowledge, competencies and behaviors that drive success.
- Promote the need for adaptive leadership across diverse cultures, organizations and workforces.
- Strategically align leadership styles to optimize performance in an organizational context.
- Design powerful strategies that elevate organizational effectiveness and results.
- Influence stakeholders with ethical leadership, impactful behavior and clear communication.
- Lead high-performance teams to thrive in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environments.
Leadership Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Embry-Riddle M.S. in Leadership graduates often advance and find success in the workforce, with a placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation. Many graduates find roles with industry leaders such as:
- The Boeing Company
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Jet Aviation
- U.S. Air Force
- Universities
Online master's in leadership graduates often secure roles such as:
- Communication Officers
- Directors of Operations
- Management Leads
- Military Promotions
- Procurement Managers
Leadership Salary Information
Pursuing an MS in Leadership from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides graduate students with competitive salaries averaging $82,800 annually, as of 2022.
DETAILS
About Leadership at the Worldwide & Online Campus
The M.S. in Leadership at the Worldwide & Online Campus enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies to become an effective leader. You will be well-prepared for challenging leadership roles and positioned as a valuable decision maker for the future. The program is taught by faculty members with expertise in various academic disciplines and extensive experience in multiple industries.
The Worldwide & Online Campus is designed for those who prefer to pursue a degree while staying close to home. You can complete the entire program online and arrange your coursework to fit your schedule.
Leadership Information
- Credits: 30
- Online or In-Person: Fully online
- Capstone: Capstone Project (3 credits)
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Evaluate essential leadership knowledge, competencies, skills, and behaviors.
- Defend a need for differentiated leadership within diverse workforces, cultures, organizations, and contexts.
- Analyze leadership styles and skills suitable to the organizational context and internal and external environmental conditions.
- Create leadership strategies that address organizational effectiveness and performance.
- Assess the impact of leader ethics, behavior and communication on stakeholders.
- Evaluate actions necessary for leading highly reliable teams and organizations to succeed in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Core/Major
| Leadership Core | ||
| OBLD 500 | Leadership Foundations in Research | 3 |
| OBLD 511 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| OBLD 521 | Leadership Communication | 3 |
| OBLD 535 | Leadership & Organizational Design | 3 |
| OBLD 632 | Strategic Decision-Making for Leaders | 3 |
| OBLD 633 | Adaptive Leadership in Complex Environments | 3 |
| OBLD 634 | Leadership Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| OBLD 635 | Organizational Change | 3 |
| OBLD 641 | Resonant Leadership: Leading Change | 3 |
| OBLD 690 | Graduate Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Fast Track Plan of Study (MSL)
Year One
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| OBLD 500 | Leadership Foundations in Research | 3 |
| OBLD 511 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| OBLD 521 | Leadership Communication | 3 |
| OBLD 535 | Leadership & Organizational Design | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| OBLD 632 | Strategic Decision-Making for Leaders | 3 |
| OBLD 633 | Adaptive Leadership in Complex Environments | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| OBLD 634 | Leadership Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| OBLD 635 | Organizational Change | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| OBLD 641 | Resonant Leadership: Leading Change | 3 |
| OBLD 690 | Graduate Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
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