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Master of Science (MS) in Leadership

School of Business and Technology

General Leadership specialization

Position yourself to fill the impending need for strong corporate and organizational leaders as many of today's leaders plan for retirement. This online master's specialization in Leadership emphasizes current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, and tools used to enable organizational innovation, creativity, and change in complex work environments. You will develop your ability to achieve enterprise-wide engagement through collaboration and cooperation; virtual environments and new media; talent development; sustainability; and ethics and social responsibility. At strategic points in your program, you will work with a leadership coach who will help you assess and develop your leadership skills, facilitate the transfer of your academic knowledge into workplace settings, and prepare yourself for leadership longevity. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership or management positions in business, military, government, and nonprofit settings.

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Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
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Next Start Date: April 9, 2012
Credit: $591

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  • Expand your career options with additional specializations

    Increase your knowledge and career options by earning multiple specializations as part of your bachelor's or master's degree program at Capella. If you have elective courses in your program, you may be able to use them toward earning another specialization. However, completing additional specializations may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • LEAD5004 - Leading for the Future
  • LEAD5110 - Managing and Leading in Dynamic Environments*
  • LEAD5120 - Developing as a Leader*
  • LEAD5130 - Leading and Developing Others*
  • LEAD5140 - Leading Collaboratively*
  • LEAD5150 - Leading Adaptive Organizational Systems*
  • LEAD5160 - Developing Innovative Organizations*
  • LEAD5170 - Strategies for Sustainability*

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

Choose three of the following courses:

  • LEAD5210 - Leading Global and Diverse Cultures*
  • LEAD5220 - Leader as Change Agent*
  • LEAD5230 - Leadership Communication and New Media*
  • LEAD5240 - Leading in Social and Community-Based Organizations*
  • LEAD5250 - Leadership in Family Business*
  • LEAD5260 - Social Entrepreneurship*

Capstone Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

  • LEAD5300 - Contemporary Leadership Opportunities Capstone* - 4 quarter credits
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.

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Capella's MS in Leadership Degree

November 22, 2010Megan Capella's on-line Master's in Leadership program is the perfect fit for me. As a mother, wife and full time employee, I need to be able to complete course expectations when it is convenient for ME. I'm almost done with my first year and have enjoyed every minute of it. I won't say it is easy - it is a lot of work - reading, discussions, papers and research. I have learned SO much though and am able to implement things I am learning in real time with the people I supervise, business partners and even my own family. If you are thinking about an MS in Leadership I recommend considering this program.

An Excellent Education - Very Rewarding

November 23, 2010Steven I earned my my Master of Science in Organization and Management - specializing in Leadership in June 2008. The course curriculum was comprehensive and challenging; and the learning process was extremely satisfying. I am able to apply what I learned in my profession and to my personal life - everyday. I am happy to say to others, " I'm a Capella graduate!"
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