Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

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The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) is a multidisciplinary master's degree in leadership studies.

It is an alternative to, not a substitute for, the traditional Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The MSOL degree is multidisciplinary and focuses more on people and organization issues, and relatively less on business topics such as finance, accounting and marketing. [1] For example, the MSOL will offer courses in psychology and philosophy as well as courses in business and management. Also, The MSOL degree is intended for those who are already established in a career, while, in contrast, those who are preparing to enter the world of work or change careers often seek an MBA degree.

The MSOL degree is similar to the Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) degree and the Masters of Organizational Leadership (MAOL).

An example of required core courses for the MSOL degree from National University (California) [2]

SchoolCourse NumberCourse Name
National University (California)MSOL-5000Leadership Development and Practice
National University (California)MSOL-5102Ethics and Decision Making
National University (California)MSOL-5103People, Processes, and Organizational Health
National University (California)MSOL-5104Leadership: Change, Crises, and Communication
National University (California)MSOL-5105Leadership and Organizational Strategy
National University (California)MSOL-5106Understanding Data
National University (California)MSOL-5110Capstone Professional Project

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References

  1. St. John, Mariah (May 30, 2023). "Earning A Master's In Organizational Leadership: Everything You Need To Know". Forbes Magazine.
  2. "Master of Science in Organizational Leadership". National University. Retrieved 2024-11-21.