MS in Leadership

Explore strategies for becoming a vision-oriented leader.

Discover your own leadership style through Walden's MS in Leadership program.

Our comprehensive online MS in Leadership program prepares you to:

  • Succeed in a global economy by building your understanding of sustainable business strategies, international trade, and foreign direct investment
  • Broaden your ability to think critically and gain the tools you need to create positive change at every level of an organization

Fast Facts

Next Start Date: May 27, 2024

Transfer Credits: Up to 20 credits

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Specializations

This specialization will provide insight into how to become a strategic advisor for high-functioning teams and senior management.
To be a leader in today's marketplace, you must be well-versed in decision-making, strategic planning, and communication. The Leadership Development specialization will explore all of that and more.
Choose from a variety of specialization courses to create your own specialization that matches your professional goals.

Curriculum

Program Curriculum

Walden's MS in Leadership program will explore the principles of innovative leadership as well as complex decision-making, organizational growth, and facing ethical challenges.

After you complete your first four courses of this program, you can receive a graduate-level certificate.

Additionally, should you choose to pursue your DBA upon the completion of your master's degree, you may be able to receive credit for up to four courses within our DBA program.

More about our MS in Leadership program

An MS in Leadership can prepare you to pursue career options such as:1

  • Business / management analyst
  • Management consultant
  • Organizational development consultant
  • Quality control analyst
  • Corporate trainer
  • *Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

    Program Admission Considerations: All specializations require a bachelor's degree or higher.

    General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.

     
    Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping you identify and leverage opportunities to save money on your education. Get in touch with an Enrollment Specialist today at 888-968-5331 to learn more.

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    Why earn your MS in Leadership at Walden?

    "The mentorship at Walden has been the greatest value. It's consistent, empowering, and encouraging. It's a network that has provided a wealth of resources."

    Andre Lynch '07, '06 | Master of Business Administration (MBA) and BS in Business Administration

    1Source: O*Net Online. Summary Report for SOC Code 13-1111.00, Management Analysts.

    At the master’s level, Walden University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) and MS in Accounting are the only programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The MS in Leadership is not accredited by the ACBSP. Please visit our accreditation page to see the list of Walden accreditations.

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    A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

    *A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

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