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Online Master's in Management and Leadership

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Gain the skills you need to effectively lead organizations with an M.S. in Management and Leadership.

Ready to rally the team and lead the charge? You’ve been preparing for this your whole life. Now, it’s your time to shine. Learn the skills you’ll need to manage effectively by getting your M.S. in Management and Leadership at SWU.

The best part? You can pursue your passion for leadership without disrupting your day job—this program is 100% online and flexible! We know—your calendar is already slammed. And this commitment is a hard one to swing. We’re here to help you succeed. That’s why we assign a dedicated advisor to help you through this. But you have to make the first move. Apply today.  

Customize your online MSML degree.

Our team of real-world experts is ready to help you take the next step in your career in a way that works for you—opening a door to earn while you learn. Take a look at our four MSML degree concentrations:

Healthcare Administration

This concentration is designed to prepare you for a career in the growing healthcare industry. The skills you learn can be applied to actual healthcare management situations—skills like effective organizational leadership and informed decision making. Using the principles of servant leadership, you’ll learn how you can best support employees and teammates so you thrive together.

Management

This concentration teaches practical leadership skills to manage teams, organizational change and meet organizational goals through teamwork. Using the principles of servant leadership, you’ll learn how you can best support employees and teammates so you thrive together.

Project and Quality Management

This concentration is designed to prepare you for a career in:

  • Total quality management
  • Project management
  • Business analysis
  • Quality control management
  • Project controlling
  • Project implementation management

If you feel drawn to leadership positions and love task-oriented work, we think you’ll love this specialization.

Human Resources

This concentration will prepare you for a career in human resources leadership within almost any organization or industry. Learn skills for strategic thinking in talent recruitment, management and engagement. Learn to build organizational culture by executing HR strategies that align with larger organizational strategies.

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Online Program Start Dates

Monday, August 30, 2021

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At a Glance

Program Credit Hours
36 credits (12 courses)

Average Completion Time
24 months

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Program Format
Online

Cost per credit hour
$565

Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (Candidate)
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Final Examination — At the end of the program, students may be required to complete a comprehensive examination designated by the program. Students should consult the School of Business for specific details and requirements.

What can you do with a Master's Degree in Management & Leadership?

The MS in Management and Leadership program prepares managers and leaders for the critical thinking, problem solving, and strategic leadership skills to succeed in any industry, including:

  • Banking, Investment and Finance
  • Corporate environments
  • Governmental agencies
  • Healthcare organizations
  • Information technology
  • Manufacturing and construction
  • Marketing agencies
  • Nonprofit institutions
  • Service organizations

"The advantages of being in this program is flexibility around your work schedule, good Christian values and meeting new people. Professors leave us with useful advice outside of our education that we can use to excel in our careers."
- Kim Jones, MSML graduate

"I can truly say that my master’s degree is paying off for me. In my new career, I have the opportunity to put into practice the education I received at SWU."
- Alma Lowery, MSML Graduate

Ready to become an organizational leader?

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Admission Requirements for Master of Science in Management and Leadership
  • Submitted application
  • $25 application fee
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Experience in a healthcare setting of at least one year (healthcare administration concentration student only)
  • GPA of 2.7 or better on all undergraduate coursework or on the final 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
  • If GPA is less than 2.7 but better than 2.5, you may be granted conditional admission if approved by the Admission Committee
  • If GPA is less than 2.5 and upon approval of the Admission Committee, you may take the GMAT and present a score of 450 or greater for consideration. Admission to the program is not guaranteed by taking the GMAT.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
  • Applicants for whom English is a second language, you must submit an official TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test) or equivalent evidence of proficiency in English.

Have questions? We can help. Connect with an admissions representative at 877-644-5557 or  .

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