The Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership & Ethics (MSOLE), is designed to prepare today’s managers to assume tomorrow’s leadership positions within their organizations. While varied in structure and mission, most organizations seek leaders who possess qualities such as the following:

• A vision which is ethically and morally responsible
• An understanding of the complex problems faced by organizations in a global economy
• The ability to achieve solutions consistent with the organization’s mission and core values
• The ability to motivate individuals and groups to work toward a common goal
• The ability to introduce and implement organizational changes successfully
• The ability to effectively and ethically represent the organization and its stakeholders

The MSOLE program provides the means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other qualities required for leadership in the new economy. This unique program encourages students to synthesize dynamic models of leadership, ethics and social responsibility with their own practical experience. Active learning is the cornerstone of this program with a focus on small group interaction, discussions, presentations, research, role-plays and case studies. The knowledge and skills acquired in this innovative program culminate in a two-part action research project. In the first phase students identify, research and analyze, an organizational problem or opportunity. During the second phase students propose an action plan to initiate the appropriate change.

Who are MSOLE students?

• Experienced managers, consultants and professionals, in for-profit and non-profit organizations who want to develop the skills and knowledge to become organizational and community leaders.
• Individuals who aspire to become effective change agents. Individuals who currently have or are about to assume responsibility for leading others in a global environment.

Delivery Method

The MSOLE program is delivered in seven week sessions, 3.5 class hours per week, two seven-week sessions per semester, three semesters per year. This enables students who take consecutive courses to complete the 36-hour course requirement in two calendar years.

New students may begin the program in the fall or the spring term.