Earn a master's in organizational leadership and get more than business acumen – get lessons for life.
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The nationally recognized Helzberg School of Management develops leaders of competence and conscience. Our Master of Arts (M.A.) in Organizational Leadership program, ranked in the Top-25 nationally*, helps you become a leader with exceptional business skills, committed to ethical decision-making and prepared to make a positive impact in the world.
Alumni of our organizational leadership masters are leaders of companies, organizations and nonprofits thriving in Kansas City and across the nation and globe. As a graduate, you’ll not only add one of the best leadership degrees to your portfolio, you will join this exclusive network of successful alumni.
Is a master's in organizational leadership worth it? It is at Rockhurst University.
*2022 U.S. News and World Report
What It Is, Who It's For
This program is designed for professionals looking to assume or advance management responsibilities and focuses on matters such as leadership, human resources, administration, functional decision-making and team dynamics. When you graduate, you'll be prepared to lead more effectively, efficiently and ethically.
Our MA in organizational leadership is for professionals from diverse educational backgrounds looking to assume or advance management responsibilities in a variety of fields like health care, information technology, human resources and education.
This program is ideal for early- to mid-level professionals, current or aspiring managers, and specialists in fields such as health care, information technology (IT), human resources, law education or nonprofit.
Quick Facts
A few insights about the Helzberg MA in Organizational Leadership degree program:
- With five points of entry, you can begin the program in January, March, June, August or October
- Consists of a 24-credit-hour foundation and management core curriculum, along with a minimum of 10 credit hours of electives
- Takes about two years to complete the 34-36 credit hours
- Most courses are two credit hours taken in eight-week terms
- Classes are held one evening per week on the Rockhurst campus
- Choose from three concentrations:
- Organizational Leadership and Development
- Health Care Management
- Nonprofit Leadership
What Can You Do with a Master's in Organizational Leadership?
Our organizational leadership degree can provide you with the skills to be a better leader and make a difference with your team, company and community. Graduates of this degree program go on to be leaders in fields like human resources, management and nonprofit administration, although this degree applies virtually any organization and industry.
Accomplished Faculty
Gaining experience starts with experienced faculty.
Here, former business and C-suite professionals from companies such as Hallmark, Evergy and Encompass share their successes in a dynamic learning environment. Instructors maintain strong connections to the Kansas City business community and beyond, having taught in Switzerland, India, Singapore, China and Dubai.
Rockhurst faculty are ready to help you achieve your best – locally or globally.
Student Learning Outcomes
Helzberg MA graduates will be able to:
- Integrate, synthesize, and evaluate established and emerging theories and concepts from the fields of organizational behavior, organization theory, change leadership, team dynamics, and communication.
- Effectively communicate ideas, problems and proposals through written communication, verbal communication, negotiations and data analysis presentations.
- Recommend and implement plans grounded in management fundamentals and emerging trends into actual organizations.
- Identify differences and methods in managing cross-cultural differences in the global workplace.
- Diagnose and categorize different ethical situations and propose areas of employee development and organizational change to promote ethical behavior.
- Analyze, interpret and develop financial, technical and organizational information to create a balanced view of the organization.
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