Master of Science in Leadership

• Overview
• Curriculum Summary
• Course Descriptions
• Course Schedule
• Admission Information
• Application Process

Overview

The Master of Science in Leadership degree program at Belhaven University, formerly Belhaven College, is a 36 semester credit hour graduate program designed to enhance the professional skills of business managers and executives.  The program is designed for adult professionals who seek to develop and increase their management and leadership roles in business, education, church, and other areas of their professional lives.

Designed to develop the individual’s ability to comprehend internal and external social, legal, political, and economic forces as they affect the decision-making process within the organization, the program has been structured to serve both holders of baccalaureate degrees in business as well as other disciplines.  Classes are offered one night per week. Students are required to participate in weekly learning team activities which are designed to enhance the learning process and the development of problem-solving skills.

Objectives of the Master of Science in Leadership Program

The following are Executive Development Learning Objectives of the M.S.L. program:

• Practice servant leadership using Christ as the model in serving people and society.
• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning in a variety of organizations and environments.
• Prepare to lead others in environments increasingly characterized by change and complexity.
• Master principles of human behavior and motivation to maximize use of human resources.
• Master key functional area skills in organizational leadership, teambuilding, entrepreneurship, accounting, and finance.
• Appreciate the trend to a global world and the need to continually update leadership principles and techniques.
• Complete a significant hands-on project in a live organization and integrate the knowledge and skills from all courses taken.
• Develop organizational-wide skills in structure, coordination, policy, and design of subunits.
• Master methods of organization change and development.
• Develop the ability to utilize the most recent tools and concepts emerging in management and leadership.
• Interact with executive level leaders from the community to identify current challenges and optional strategies to address them.

Curriculum Summary

Course Descriptions

See College Catalogue for course descriptions.

Admission Information

As you apply for admission to Belhaven University, you can use this checklist to assist you in the process. Each item required is necessary to apply, be accepted and register at the college.  If you have any questions about admission, contact aspire@belhaven.edu or (601)968-5988.

1.  COMPLETE the APPLICATION for Admission

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.

2.  TRANSFERRING CREDITS

• Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended. See Transferability of Credit Notice. You may make copies of the transcript request form provided.

3.  PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION

• Demonstration of ability to perform graduate level work as exhibited by one of the following:
  • An undergraduate GPA of 2.8 in the last 60 hours OR last 60 hours for Belhaven grads and a 3.0 in 6 hours business
  • MAT score of 350 and an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 hours of study
  • GMAT score of at least 350 and formula score (300XUGPA+GMAT) of at least 1200
  • GRE composite score of at least 750 (350 quantitative and 400 verbal
• A professional resume which demonstrates a minimum of 2 years of significant full-time work experience.
• Two completed recommendation forms (one being from a current or former supervisor) if requested.
• Entrance essay which demonstrate analytical and verbal ability if requested.
• A veteran who wishes to be assessed for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a copy of Form DD214 and/or DD295 to Belhaven University.

4.  SUBMIT TEST SCORES

• Proficiency in the English language, as demonstrated by at least two years of successful academic work at the college or university level in the United States or by a score of 550 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).