Organizational Leadership

The M.Ed. program in Organizational Leadership will prepare you for leadership positions in the private sector, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. As a student in this program, you will come to understand the social and political context of organizational decision-making issues. Additionally, you will develop the skills necessary to manage organizational change and development, as well as conduct research and evaluations within organizations. Your program of study will include a practicum in which you will apply what you have learned in an organizational setting.

A degree in organizational leadership focuses on building leadership skills that are applicable across industries rather than a specific discipline. The OL curriculum is both strategically focused and innovative, matching contemporary leadership theory with today's best leadership practices. The principles of the OL program combined with a student-tailored experience generate outcomes that other degrees cannot offer.

Competencies
Students in the Organizational Leadership M.Ed. program will graduate with the ability to:

• Apply knowledge of the social and political contexts of organizational decision-making to enhance high-achieving organizations.
• Conduct strategic research and evaluation of organizations in order to interpret and apply results to strengthen competitive advantage.
• Implement organizational change and development through outstanding presentation skills and mastery of group collaboration.
• Facilitate and lead the development of learning organizations by promoting creativity and adaptability to ensure effective organizational performance.
• Embody and exhibit through performance, the characteristics of leaders who continually strive to promote growth in others, the organization, and the communities they serve.