Master of Science in Leadership

• 36 credit hours
• 7-week courses, taught year round
• Attend classes one night a week
• All classes taught from a Christian worldview
• Small class sizes so you know your professors and classmates
• Competitive tuition rates

• Consultants of organizational development
• Development specialist
• Organizational manager
• Special events consultant
• Operations manager
• General manager
• Special events coordinator
• Corporate recruiter
• Labor relations manager
• Non-profit director

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 marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting, finance, and economics.
• 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.

Admission Information

Up to 6 hours of accredited graduate work may be transferred if a B or better has been earned in each course. A 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 hours from undergraduate work is required for admission or 9 hours of graduate work with a B in each course.

Students applying to the Master of Science in Leadership degree program must also submit two completed recommendation forms (one being from a current or former supervisor) if requested.

The Master of Science in Leadership with Human Resources Concentration allows students to look into and experience the field of Human Resources. The courses will have a heavy focus on the study and application of human resource principles. Students will explore areas of study that include employee relations, compensation and benefits, and look at current issues in the field. Students who desire to pursue a MSL may already know the field they intend to work in, and will benefit from the opportunity to add a concentration to the core MSL degree program. Note, the concentration classes are only offered online.

Curriculum Summary

Students can select 2 of the 3 electives (online only).

The Master of Science in Leadership with Ministry Concentration is a 36 credit hour graduate program, designed to enhance the professional skills of ministry leaders. The program caters to adult professionals who seek to develop and increase their management and leadership roles in the church, parachurch, other ministry organizations, and other areas of their professional lives.

Curriculum Summary

The public administration component of the degree usually involves broad-brush topics such as government budgeting, ethics, public law, and public policy. While an MSL in Public Administration prepares graduates for potential upper-level positions in government, graduate degree holders also draw demand among non-profit organizations that either work closely with agencies, or are in heavily regulated industries.

An MSL in Public Administration can also offer graduates greater flexibility to work in either the public, private or non-profit sector - a good choice for students who haven’t settled into a definite career track. The emphasis on servant leadership throughout the curriculum is particularly well suited for a life of public service.

A 3.0 GPA in the Public Administration concentration courses must be maintained to graduate.

Curriculum Summary

MSL with Public Administration Concentration

Public Administration Concentration (pick 3 of 5 – online only):

Accreditation

Belhaven’s business school is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. Why is this important?

Knowing the School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education tells you that Belhaven University voluntarily holds itself to a set of quality standards and is willing to allow outside business experts come to campus and verify Belhaven is doing what we say we are doing. Belhaven’s commitment to the accreditation process benefits you because it ensures you will be provided a quality education. Additionally, it may assist you in meeting eligibility requirements for state and federal financial aid and in pursuit of graduate education.

These rates are for August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023.

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