Program Overview
The mission of the Master of Science in Executive Leadership is to train students to think critically, identify and solve problems creatively, and make substantive contributions to their
organizations and the society.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Master of Sciences in Executive Leadership, the student will be able to:
- Apply best leadership practices within a given organization to resolve complex issues
- Evaluate the components of leadership practices within a given profession.
- Evaluate themselves as leaders and change agents
Assessing Student Learning Outcomes for the Masters of Science in Executive Leadership:
- Upon completion of the Master of Sciences in Executive Leadership, the student will be able apply best leadership practices within a given organization to resolve complex issues.
- Upon completion of the Master of Sciences in Executive Leadership, the student will be able evaluate the components of leadership practices within a given profession.
- Upon completion of the Master of Sciences in Executive Leadership, the student will be able evaluate themselves as leaders and change agents.
Admission Requirements
Prospective applicants must first meet the requirements of the Graduate School. These requirements include an undergraduate degree conferred from an accredited 4-year institution of higher education. This undergraduate degree can be a business discipline or a non-business discipline however, a minimum of 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) is required. Official transcripts must also be provided to complete enrolment, but unofficial transcripts can be provided in the application process. A GMAT and/or GRE score is not required.
Applications also require two letters of recommendation and a personal statement. The two letters of recommendation should include one academic and one professional/personal reference. The personal statement should be a maximum of 500 and should address the following:
- Tell us about yourself.
- What are your interests in Executive Leadership?
- Briefly explain, your career intentions and/or future aspirations.
Requirements to remain current in the program
Graduate students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA throughout the program. If a student’s GPA falls below the minimum 3.0, continuation in the program requires approval by Program Director. Students receiving more than one C grade within the program also require permission from the Program Director to continue in the program.