Master's in Organizational Leadership

Why choose organizational leadership at the Ilitch School?

The online M.S. in Organizational Leadership (M.S.O.L.) program is designed to address leadership and management needs in a wide variety of industries. Current and future leaders completing this program will hone their leadership competencies and become equipped to excel in an evolving and diverse organizational environment through its rigorous, evidence-based curriculum, exposure to industry experts' insights and application-driven learning. Individuals with at least two years of work experience are encouraged to apply.

The program consists of 30 credits of coursework including both required (12 credits) and elective (18 credits) courses. The curriculum provides students with essential leadership competencies, while allowing aspiring, emerging and mid-level leaders with a bachelor's degree to customize their learning experience to their unique development needs and career goals. A business education background is not required. Individuals employed by for-profit, non-profit and public sectors, entrepreneurs and individuals changing careers will find value in this program.

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Explore the program

The M.S. in Organizational Leadership curriculum is designed to meet both student and employer needs.

Curriculum

There are three required core courses and a capstone course that integrates learning across this online M.S.O.L. program. In addition, there are three specialized tracks from which to choose elective courses for a customized learning experience.

The capstone course, MGT 7815: Strategic Leadership, is taken as part of the last six remaining credits of the program. Students will integrate their knowledge and skills from the required and elective courses taken in the program.

Required three-credit courses (12 credits)
Elective coursework

To create a customized learning experience, students take 6 elective courses, for a total of 18 credits, beyond the required courses. Students can choose to select courses from a list of course offerings or they can complete one or more specialized tracks. The tracks require students to complete three courses related to the track. Students can double count courses toward the fulfillment of more than one track but may not double count credits towards the degree. The tracks are advanced courses that build from and integrate the content covered in three of the required courses (BA 7040, BA 7070, and MGT 7816).

Specialized tracks

Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Communication and Influence
Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
All students who are eligible to enroll in a fully online program will be assessed regular Michigan resident tuition rates. International students residing outside of the United States can enroll in and complete online programs, and these students would qualify regular Michigan resident tuition rates. International students on F-1 or J-1 visas are ineligible for fully online programs. Please see the Academic Regulations section of the Graduate Bulletin and click "Enrollment in Online Programs."

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Meet the faculty

Our Ilitch School of Business professors are ready to take you to the next level. As accomplished researchers and seasoned business leaders, they know how to enrich your learning and sharpen your skills. See how their expertise can help shape your future.

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Scott Julian

Professor of Management

Teaching Interests

Strategic management, Social Issues in Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Strategic Issue Diagnosis, Sub-Saharan Africa, Diversity in Organizations

Research Interests

Nature and quality of interpersonal relations in the workplace with a specific focus on aggression and bullying; international intergroup and interpersonal conflict resolution, diversity in organizations, program development and evaluation, statistics and research methodology

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dv4761@wayne.edu

Amanuel Tekleab

Professor of Management

Psychological Contracts
Team Processes
Leadership
Organizational Change and Behavior
Training and Transfer

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atekleab@wayne.edu

Matt Piszczek

Associate Professor of Management

Teaching

Human resource management
Employee/labor relations

Research

Work-life balance
Workforce aging
Remote work
Diversity/equity/inclusion
Commuting

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gl3558@wayne.edu

Career insights

This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.