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Online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership concentrations

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Become the leader your organization needs

Fully online coursework

Relevant, experiential curriculum

Small class sizes

Experienced instructors

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Duration

2 years

Cost per credit

$824

Credit hours

42

Concentration Benefits

  • Customize your master’s program
  • Increase your skills in a specific area
  • Gain valuable credentials to advance your career
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Customize your degree

Brenau University designed the online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program to help you become a successful leader in your field. By choosing from 14 concentrations, you will be able to gain the specific skills and knowledge needed to work in particular industries and positions. Choose the option that matches your goals and start on the path to your future career.

  • Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow 8% from 2021 to 2031.1
  • The median annual wage for project management specialists was $94,500 in May 2021.2
  • About 70,400 openings for project management specialists are projected each year over the decade.2

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership concentrations

Choose one of the 14 concentrations to complete your Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.

Explore advanced financial concepts that will give you foundational knowledge and help you prepare for the CPA exam.

Choose four of the following courses:

  • AC 722 Advanced Accounting
  • AC 724 Corporate Taxation
  • AC 725 Fraud Prevention & Internal Control
  • AC 739 Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services
  • AC 755 Financial Statement Analysis

Prepare to work in various managerial accounting fields and take coursework required for certification exams.

Choose four of the following courses:

  • AC 724 Corporate Taxation
  • AC 725 Fraud Prevention & Internal Control
  • AC 755 Financial Statement Analysis
  • BA 754 Corporate Risk Management
  • BA 756 Valuation

Study advanced concepts in managing data-driven decision-making, problem-solving and performance improvement.

Choose four of the following courses:

  • BA 708 Business Statistics
  • BA 710 Applied Regression
  • BA 711 Spreadsheet Modeling
  • BA 712 Data Mining
  • BA 713 Business Analytics Strategy

Learn to create, manage and communicate about corporate reputation while focusing on theory, research and practical application.

Choose four of the following courses:

  • CR 620 Negotiation and Mediation
  • MM 620 Communication in Society
  • MM 650 Media Industries and Business Practices
  • MM 670 Communication Consulting and Training
  • MM 680 Communication Seminar

Explore the ever-changing concepts of digital marketing in preparation to work in a field transformed by online technology.

Courses:

  • MK 758 New Media and Marketing Communication
  • MK 765 Mobile Marketing
  • MK 775 Content Marketing
  • MK 785 Digital Marketing Analytics

Dive into exciting methods for critical thinking, creativity and change in organizational settings.

Courses:

  • OL 640 Strategic Thinking & Innovation
  • OL 660 Leadership in Innovative Organizational Cultures
  • OL 730 Creativity and Change Leadership
  • OL 740 Complex Problem Solving

Acquire the skills you need to progress into upper management or the finance field.

Choose four of the following courses:

  • BA 731 Value-Based Management
  • BA 749 International Finance
  • BA 752 Entrepreneurial Finance
  • BA 753 Investments
  • BA 754 Corporate Risk Management

Obtain a comprehensive knowledge of leadership and management principles in an increasingly competitive health care environment.

Choose four of the following courses:

  • HC 750 Ethics and Leadership in Healthcare
  • HC 760 Law and Policy Development in Healthcare
  • HC 770 Organizational Systems in Healthcare
  • HC 780 Financial Management in Healthcare
  • HC 790 Advanced Topics in Healthcare

Gain specialized training, real-world experience and personal attention while developing business fundamentals to advance as an HR professional.

Choose four of the following courses:

  • HR 737 Employment Law
  • HR 750 Talent Acquisition & Management
  • HR 760 HR Management Total Rewards
  • HR 785 Human Resource Strategy
  • MG 733 Human Resource Management

Develop the skills you need to advance to a position in corporate marketing management.

Choose four of the following courses:

  • BA 701 Special Topics
  • MK 758 New Media and Marketing Communication
  • MK 760 Consumer Behavior and Marketing Strategy
  • MK 762 Channel Development and Key Account Management
  • MK 778 Services Marketing and Differentiation
  • MK 780 Product Development and Innovation

Establish critical thinking and decision-making skills and develop the comprehensive knowledge needed to progress to a higher level in your organization or take the next step in your career.

Choose four of the following courses:

  • BA 701 Special Topics
  • CR 620 Negotiation and Mediation
  • MG 730 Managerial Leadership
  • MG 733 Human Resource Management
  • MG 785 International Organizational Behavior
  • PM 620 Introduction to Project Management

Learn to inspire other professionals as you prepare to lead in a wide variety of nonprofit settings.

Courses:

  • OL 620 Volunteer Leadership and Board Governance
  • OL 630 Fundraising Principles and Practice
  • OL 720 Not-for-Profit Marketing and Branding
  • OL 760 Principles of Grant Writing for Nonprofits

Practice the skills necessary to be an arbitrator, negotiator, mediator and more.

Courses:

  • CR 710 Organizational Conflict and Conflict Management Systems
  • CR 720 Negotiation: Theory and Practice
  • CR 730 Mediation: Theory and Practice
  • CR 740 International and Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution

Prepare to assume project management responsibilities in a wealth of industries and organizations.

Courses:

  • PM 620 Introduction to Project Management
  • PM 725 Managing Complex Projects
  • PM 735 Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders
  • PM 750 Strategic Issues in Project Management

Curriculum: Advance your leadership skills

We designed our curriculum to give you the specific leadership skills you need to accelerate your career. In addition to the concentration of your choice, you will receive foundational knowledge by working with experienced instructors who include hands-on practice in the online coursework.

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Career Outlook: Take the next step in your career

Companies always need leaders, and many exciting, lucrative possibilities are available. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for management roles exceeded $102,000 in May 2021.1

By completing Brenau University’s online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program, you’ll be an ideal candidate for leadership roles in numerous fields. You can develop qualifications to open doors to many opportunities, as projections indicate that companies will post about 1.1 million management positions each year from 2021 to 2031.1

Career Outlook

Frequently asked questions

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We know that paying for your degree can seem daunting, so our financial aid professionals are here to help you. If you would like to apply for financial aid to help pay for school, you should start by filling out the FAFSA®. Brenau’s FAFSA® code is 001556.

While you do not need all documents ready when you start your application, your application file must be complete when you submit your application to the program. Incomplete files will not be considered. Please visit our admission requirements page for complete details.

There is. Brenau is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity — in all dimensions — as a necessary component of academic and professional excellence.

Absolutely! Online programs at Brenau are explicitly designed with busy working professionals in mind, including those with personal and professional responsibilities. The format provides the flexibility you need to succeed in your selected program. From here, you can.

We accept transfer credits, which can help reduce your total tuition and time spent earning the degree.

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Management Occupations.” Retrieved April 25, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Project Management Specialists.” Retrieved April 27, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.