Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is designed for aspiring or existing leaders in any profession. The curriculum covers such topics as conceptual and theoretical leadership models, leadership development, the challenges of leading change, strategic planning, organizational theory and behavior, as well as topics that impact health care, nonprofit organizations and organizational development.
This Master of Science in Organizational Leadership emphasizes current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, and strategies/tools used to enable organizational innovation, creativity, and change in increasingly complex work environments. Students will work collaboratively with a faculty advisor who will help them assess and develop their leadership skills, facilitate the transfer of their academic knowledge and research designs into workplace settings, and prepare them for leadership longevity.
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is designed for those interested in advanced leadership positions in the public or private sectors. The course work challenges students to think critically and to respond reflectively in an intensive learning environment. The curriculum combines a leadership studies core with work in one concentration that together create a graduate-level program that can be tailored to specific needs. The degree will provide students with the tools and best practices they will need in order to excel in today's complex organizations. Our program will prepare students to lead others effectively and identify innovative solutions to challenges in a variety of professional settings, including the nonprofit, public, health care, military, and technology sectors. Specific concentrations may be offered at certain locations based on demand.
Students will be able to tailor their degree to their own professional situation by selecting one of these concentrations:
- Leadership and Organizational Development and Change
- Leadership for the Health Care Professional
- Leadership for the Nonprofit Organization
Program Coordinator
For more information about this program, contact Dr. Lynn Clemons, Chair of the Department of Leadership Studies at (678) 547-6486 or clemons_lw@mercer.edu.
For initial admissions inquiries, contact Cindy B. Baumgardner, Associate Director of Admissions, at (678) 547-6436 or baumgardner_cb@mercer.edu.