M.S.O.L. requirements

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)

• BA 7040: Managing Organizational Behavior
• BA 7070: Responsible Leadership: Transforming Business & Society 
• MGT 7816: Leading Self and Others: Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills
• MGT 7815: Strategic Leadership

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

• MGT 7620: Leading Complex Organizations
• MGT 7630: Leading and Managing Change
• MGT 7650: Strategic Human Resource Management
• MGT 7730: People Analytics
• MGT 7900: Project Management
• MGT 7950: Business and Sustainability

Communication and Influence

• MGT 7630: Leading and Managing Change
• MGT 7850: Constructive Persuasion
• MGT 7780: Negotiations and Conflict Management
• MGT 8000: Improvisation Skills for Adaptive and Innovative Leadership
• MGT 7xxx: Elective I
• MGT 7xxx: Elective II

Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

• MGT 7640: Management of Human Resources
• MGT 7650: Strategic Human Resource Management
• MGT 7730: People Analytics
• MGT 7750: Managing Employee Relations
• MGT 7780: Negotiations and Conflict Management
• MGT 8000: Equitable and Inclusive Leadership

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."