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What is Organizational Leadership?
Today, we need exemplary leaders in every professional setting and sector — true leaders who can set the tone for their team, organization, and industry.
If you want to become a strategic leader, you will need to develop skills that will empower you to communicate effectively, make data-driven decisions that increase efficiency, and ultimately, increase your organization’s bottom line.
Neumann University's Master of Science in Business and Organizational Leadership, a graduate business degree rooted in classic liberal arts ideology, prepares students to develop their own leadership philosophy by creating effective strategies to lead dynamic teams and make a positive impact in the lives of others. Through a curriculum that ranges from knowledge and performance management, legal issues and public policy, to strategic planning, change management, and ethical responsibilities, students emerge ready to assume greater leadership roles in the workplace and the community with the tools necessary to design innovative solutions to business and societal challenges.
Master's in Business and Organizational Leadership – Program Overview
Features
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Required Courses
Tuition
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MS in Business and Organizational Leadership | Features
- 12-month program, start to finish
- 100% online instruction
- 10 courses / 30 credit hours
- Eight-week sessions
- Professional faculty with significant leadership experience
- Research projects connect with careers (ROI for employers)
MS in Business and Organizational Leadership | Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates of Neumann University’s Master of Science in Business and Organizational Leadership will be able to:
- Demonstrate their personal philosophy of leadership.
- Articulate the social and ethical responsibilities of leadership.
- Apply the theories of strategic leadership to personal and professional situations.
- Understand the strategy development and planning process for corporate and nonprofit organizations.
- Understand the systemic forces that drive motivation and engagement in individuals and change in organizations.
MS in Business and Organizational Leadership | Required Courses
(30 Credits)
- BOL 500 The Challenges of Leadership
(3 Credits) - BOL 515 Performance Management
(3 Credits) - BOL 520 - Effective Leadership and Change Management (3 Credits)
- BOL 526 Special Topics in Business and Organizational Leadership I (3 Credits)
- BOL 530 Strategic Planning and Budgeting (3 Credits)
- BOL 536 Special Topics in Business and Organizational Leadership II (3 Credits)
- BOL 540 Social And Ethical Responsibility of Leadership (3 Credits)
- BOL 560 Public Policy and Administrative Law (3 Credits)
- BOL 580 Knowledge Management
(3 Credits) - BOL 600 - OSL 600 Capstone (3 Credits) - Summary Options
MS in Business and Organizational Leadership | Tuition
Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
While Neumann is known for its competitive, affordable sticker price, we know that most graduates need financial assistance of some kind while enrolled in graduate school. For everything you need to know about your financial aid options, download our guide: Offsetting the Cost of Graduate School — Financial Aid for Graduate Students.
MS in Business and Organizational Leadership | Admissions Requirements
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended, a graduate writing prompt, a current resume and one (1) letters of recommendation.
For more information on the admissions requirements for this program, visit our admissions page.
Graduate Assistantships at Neumann University
Neumann university offers a number of graduate assistantships in various offices throughout campus including residence life, campus ministry, enrollment management, student leadership & engagement, athletics, knights pantry, the library, university advancement and so many more.
Employees of partners and their immediate family members are eligible to receive a tuition discount on select graduate programs. For questions, feel free to reach out to
gradadultadmiss@neumann.edu
Program Related Current Partners:
• Upper Chichester Township Administration
• Sun East Federal Credit Union
• City of Philadelphia
• Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association
• Aqua America
• Access IT Group, Inc
• Abenity
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MS in Business Leadership | Frequently Asked Questions
About the Industry
About the Program
What is the job outlook for business leaders?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate of all business management occupations is expected to grow 9 percent between 2020 and...
What is the job outlook for business leaders?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate of all business management occupations is expected to grow 9 percent between 2020 and 2030 — nearly twice as high as the national average of all occupations. This projected growth rate will result in over 900,000 new jobs.
In addition, the average annual salary for business management professionals was $109,000 in 2020. Because employers are seeking experienced business professionals who have knowledge of leadership best practices, graduates of respected master’s degrees in the field can expect to experience a lucrative salary.
What is the difference between leadership and management?
What is it that distinguishes those who simply manage from those who truly lead?
A manager might oversee the responsibilities of a few...
What is the difference between leadership and management?
What is it that distinguishes those who simply manage from those who truly lead?
A manager might oversee the responsibilities of a few individuals or even a whole department, but without approaching team management with true leadership in mind, managers run the risk of being replaced by professionals who have the business acumen and interpersonal skills needed to help an organization thrive.
As a leader, you must not only practice strategic thinking, understand business goals, and make data-driven decisions, but you must also inspire trust and transform teams through exemplary social and emotional intelligence. Being a leader makes you an invaluable asset to any successful business, and it enables you to make a positive, ethical influence on your industry.
What does a classic “liberal arts” approach to business leadership mean?
If you are looking for an alternative to an MBA degree, you should know that there are types of graduate business degrees that...
What does a classic “liberal arts” approach to business leadership mean?
If you are looking for an alternative to an MBA degree, you should know that there are types of graduate business degrees that are designed to prepare you for success in ways that a graduate business administration degree might not.
By enrolling in a graduate business degree that is rooted in classic liberal arts ideology, you will not only develop the business acumen needed to transform your industry; you will nurture invaluable “soft skills” that will prepare you to provide excellent leadership direction in your organization. In addition to learning the “nuts and bolts” of successful business best practices, graduates of an interdisciplinary business degree are better prepared to lead and develop healthy, productive organizations.
What kind of background should students have before enrolling in the MS in Business and Organizational Leadership?
Neumann University’s MS in Business and Organizational Leadership is proud to be...
What kind of background should students have before enrolling in the MS in Business and Organizational Leadership?
Neumann University’s MS in Business and Organizational Leadership is proud to be home to individuals from a range of professional backgrounds — because the curriculum is broad and interdisciplinary in nature, the program attracts experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds including technology, banking, insurance, marketing, research, health care, education, law enforcement, public affairs, and engineering.
This graduate business degree is also an attractive option for professionals who are passionate about leading organizational change and who are seeking direction on how to become an entrepreneur.
How has the MS in Business and Organizational Leadership been ranked?
- Recognized as a 2020 top-ranked institution offering the best online master's in Organizational Leadership degree programs by...
How has the MS in Business and Organizational Leadership been ranked?
- Recognized as a 2020 top-ranked institution offering the best online master's in Organizational Leadership degree programs by Intelligent.com.
- Ranked 35th in the country and as the degree program with the Best ROI for Employers in 2019, by OnlineMasters.com.
- Ranked among the 50 Best Online Master of Organizational Leadership Degree Programs 2018, by MastersProgramsGuide.com.
- Ranked among the Top 10 Master’s in Management Programs in PA 2017, by TopManagementDegrees.com.
What are some MS in Business and Organizational Leadership course examples?
Here are a few examples of the required coursework:
The Challenges of Leadership: The purpose of this course is to...
What are some MS in Business and Organizational Leadership course examples?
Here are a few examples of the required coursework:
The Challenges of Leadership: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to theories of leadership, grounded on extant literature and research, which will inform and guide students in their personal lives and professional practice as leaders. The course will examine primary styles of leadership and the best practices and principles who have utilized strategic planning for identifying and evaluating contemporary challenges and developing effective and innovative solutions for further research in a Capstone project. Students will also learn the process for reflective-leadership practice through the creation of a leadership practice plan, which will help them to identify applicable theories and assess their potential for leadership development skills, which will be further developed during the course of the curriculum.
Effective Leadership and Change Management: The purpose of this course is to impart the theories, concepts, and more important, the practical applications necessary for leaders to guide individuals, work units, and organizations to the achievement of goals. In broad terms, effective leaders need to be able to 1) motivate the growth and productivity of individuals, work groups, teams and organizations; and 2) create, recognize, and act upon opportunities and situations consistent with the mission and goals of their respective organizations. Concepts, models, and current theories in organizational development will be explained. Personal integrative leadership development will be stressed. The role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership will be explored. A Capstone project proposal must be completed and approved by the Program Director by the conclusion of this course, and will be reflected in the student's final grade.
Social and Ethical Responsibility of Leadership: Students will analyze the social responsibility, ethical, and philosophical thought processes that guide the practice of leadership. The moral development of social responsibility and ethical practices will be discussed in depth through an introduction of challenging examples of ethical dilemmas. Students will keep a journal of their reflective reactions to discussions and develop their own code of ethics for their individual practice settings. A research paper or project regarding related issues is an integral part of the course.
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