Organizational Leadership (M.S.)
Fort Wayne, USA
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2 Years
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Introduction
Graduate study in Organizational Leadership provides a theoretical foundation to connect key concepts in leadership and human resources research with best practice. The master’s and graduate certificate programs offer in-depth learning and career-oriented study with comprehensive and professionally relevant course work.
The M.S. in Organizational Leadership offers students a foundation in the key principles of organizational leadership through core courses and the opportunity to choose a concentration, in either leadership or human resource management, that will provide in-depth knowledge and skills. OL programs focus on understanding and working with people within organizations and the practical application of leadership concepts and theories.
Graduates of the program will be prepared for leadership or human resources roles in a wide variety of settings including industrial, medical, service, and other profit and nonprofit organizations. The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is based on the core of the Organizational Leadership master’s degree program. The courses combine theory and practice to yield a combination that is immediately applicable to the work place and builds a foundation for more specialized study for those interested in advanced work.
Program Highlights
- The development of leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
- Experience with self-reflection and awareness
- An enhanced cultural awareness
- Support from the Mastodon community
- A prestigious Purdue degree
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Curriculum
Core Requirements (18 credits)
All students complete the core courses to build a foundation in the key principles of organizational leadership. In these courses, students will learn how to assess and enhance organizational climates and cultures. In addition, they will use human resource practices, budgeting, and cost control methods to promote unit effectiveness.
- OLS 51000 - Foundations of Behavior and Leadership in Organizations Cr. 3.
- OLS 51500 - Foundations of Human Resources Cr. 3.
- OLS 52000 - Foundations of Organizational Context Cr. 3.
- OLS 52500 - Organizational Analysis and Action Cr. 3.
Research Courses
All students will complete two research courses: a research skills course to increase knowledge and understanding of research principles and a capstone applied research project course. (Prerequisites may be required for some of these courses.)
Select One Research Skills Option:
- COM 58200 - Descriptive/Experimental Research in Communication Cr. 3.
- EDU 50301 - Introduction to Research Cr. 3.
Select one research capstone:
Research in OL may be taken for 3-6 credit hours. The OL Capstone is 3 credit hours.
- OLS 59000 - Individual Research Problems in Supervision and Personnel Cr. 1-6.
Title: OL Capstone
- OLS 68000 - Research in OLS Cr. 3-6.
Human Resources Option (15 credits)
The human resources option prepares students to understand the theory as well as the practice of HR. This option ties specific skills in HR practice to a broad-based perspective that will prepare graduates for the challenges of a changing workplace.
Two electives approved by advisor Cr. 6.
- OLS 54500 - Compensation and Benefits Cr. 3.
- OLS 55500 - Workforce Planning and Employment Cr. 3.
- OLS 56500 - Employee Relations Cr. 3. or
- OLS 57500 - Contemporary Employment Practices and the Law Cr. 3.
Leadership Option (15 credits)
Organizations need leaders at all levels as they face a global marketplace and a more diverse and rapidly changing society. This program prepares individuals with the theory, skills, and action-oriented perspective required of them as they live and work in a changing society.
Two electives approved by advisor Cr. 6.
- OLS 53000 - System Change and Organization Development Cr. 3. or
- OLS 57000 - Leadership Across Cultural Boundaries Cr. 3.
- OLS 54000 - Leading Collaborative Projects and Work Teams Cr. 3. or
- OLS 56000 - Leadership of Virtual Teams Cr. 3.
- OLS 58700 - Developing a Leadership Philosophy Cr: 3.
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Career Opportunities
- Data Coordinator
- District Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Production Supervisor
- Regional Manager
- Training Consultant
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