Program: Organizational Leadership, M.S. - University of the Cumberlands

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Apr 02, 2025

Requirements: 31 Credit Hours

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is designed to provide practical professional development preparation to embark on and continue successful careers in organizational leadership. The program equips students with theoretical background, analytical skills, and foundational research knowledge to lead organizations effectively.

The program’s coursework is offered either in a fully online format or an executive format combining online and onsite study. The executive format program requires attendance at weekend residency classes. The program meets the needs of international graduate students.

Program Goals:

Students completing the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership will be able to:

Utilize advanced knowledge of organizational leadership.
Examine the major theories and concepts in organizational leadership.
Integrate their findings from the major theories and concepts in leadership to inform organizational decision-making.
Demonstrate advanced research, analytical, and communication skills necessary for professional organizational decision-making.
Develop advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make sound ethical decisions in the different areas of organizational leadership.
Demonstrate public service and ethical leadership in professional and community settings.

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is made up of twenty-five (24) hours of core requirements, six (6) hours of electives, and one (1) hour of Applied Practical Learning or Applied Learning Practicum.

Core Requirements

LEAD 530 - Foundations of Organizational Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
LEAD 531 - Introduction to Non-Profit Management Credit(s): 3 hours
LEAD 532 - Research Methods and Analysis Credit(s): 3 hours
LEAD 639 - Organizational Leadership Capstone Credit(s): 3 hours
BADM 532 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3 hours
BADM 632 - Advanced Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3 hours
BADM 631 - Managing in a Global Environment Credit(s): 3 hours
BADM 645 - Strategic Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
INTR 599 - Applied Learning Practicum Credit(s): 1 hour **
OR
LEAD 699 - Applied Practical Learning Credit(s): 1 hour

Electives: Choose 6 Credit Hours

ADOL 655 - Team Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
EDOL 631 - Advanced Human Behavior Credit(s): 3 hours
CROL 677 - Applied Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
ITS 630 - Organization Leadership and Decision Making Credit(s): 3 hours
ITS 631 - Operational Excellence Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 537 - Coaching and Fitness Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 631 - Advanced Coaching and Fitness Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
MMOL 634 - Christian Leadership Development Credit(s): 3 hours

Notes:

*All online students who are seeking to earn a degree in Master of Science in Organizational Leadership must take this course in lieu of INTR 599 in addition to meeting all program degree requirements. Executive format students can take the course or INTR 599 as part of their program degree requirements.

**The Computer and Information Sciences Department, the School of Business, and the Leadership graduate (Masters and Doctorate) executive format programs have an applied learning component (internship/practicum) that is an integral (essential) part of the established curriculum. Due to the applied learning component required for the degree program, executive format students must enroll in INTR every term of enrollment.