Online Accelerated
Master of Science in Leadership (MSL)
Inspiring change and cooperation in an organization requires an intuitive team leader, equipped with the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to create and maximize the benefits of a motivated work environment. The result: strong group identity built on commitment and trust.
This fully online Master of Science in leadership (MSL) empowers you to develop the qualities and traits of a transformative leader. Graduates reflect Christian leadership values that empower today’s minds to transform today's world.
cohort model
Fosters greater networking, more collaboration,
and a stronger learning community
100% online
Coursework, cohort projects, and discussions
with advisors and faculty are all set up
to be successfully completed online.
Accelerated
With 8-week terms, you can complete
this master's degree in 1.5 to 2 years.
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Program Overview
- No GMAT or GRE required
- IACBE accredited
- Courses offered fully online
- Centered on flexibility and work-life balance
- Faculty are active, practicing execs and professionals
- Online academic advisors will be with you through every step of your educational journey
- Learn more about the program and how to chose between an MBA and MSL degree in this webinar.
Your time at Concordia will end with a graduate research project (three credits). You will dedicate your time to a topic of interest for your career progression. Submit a prospectus including a timeline to finalize the project and complete a project defense. Our faculty are dedicated to your success, so during this research project you’ll have the opportunity to meet with and receive feedback from a professor of your choosing.
This program has a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of 3.00.
When you apply, you'll need to submit the following:- Application form available at: www.cuw.edu/apply
- A one-page essay describing your reasons for obtaining a graduate degree
- Résumé of your education and employment experience
- Two signed letters of recommendation
- All official transcripts leading to your bachelor’s degree
Program credit structure
Our master's in leadership requires 30 credit hours comprised of 10 courses.
Program credit structure
Faculty and thought leaders will lead you through courses that range from learning essential tools to understand corporate financials to intergenerational approaches on the implications of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In other courses, you’ll have the opportunity to develop an inventory of competencies and skills, shadow a supervisory leader to assess the leader’s unique habits, and then evaluate the leader’s habits based on leadership theories.
Theories, Strategy and Visioning Leadership: This course provides an overview of leadership theories as they developed over the past century. Students will be introduced to the concept of vocation from a Christian perspective. Students develop operational and strategic visions and plans around well-defined key performance indicators (KPIs).
Self Leadership: This course provides the student with tools and insights about how we, as humans, think, feel view the world, make decisions, set goals, relate to others, and receive feedback. Students will inventory their own leadership attitudes and skills
The Relational Leader: This course focuses on collaboration, managing conflict, building commitment and team building through a coaching framework. Also, students will inventory their own leadership attitudes and skills in relation to others.
Organizational Communication and Negotiation: This course focuses on theories of organizational communication and current issues in ethical, interpersonal, cross-cultural, and competitive communication situations.
Leading Change: This course equips team leaders with the tools to create and maximize participation, collaboration, and effectiveness in order to build team identity, commitment, and trust.
Leadership Competencies: In this course, students develop an inventory of competencies and skills, shadow a supervisory leader to assess the leader’s unique leadership habits, and then evaluate the leader’s habits based on leadership theories.
Financial Analysis Budgeting: This course introduces information and tools essential to understanding corporate financial management.
Ethical Dimensions of Leadership: Prepares students to understand and apply what is required to strengthen Christian ethics in organizational cultures.
Leadership in Diverse Communities: This course provides students with an intergenerational approach to the implications of equity, diversity and inclusion through the examination of the drivers of successful engagement initiatives. Also, the student will learn behaviors and skills needed to create an inclusive environment. Students complete a project identifying equity, diversity and inclusion gaps in a group or organization.
cost conversation
credits required
30cost per credit
$699transfer credits
You can transfer up to 15 graduate credits.
Your transcript will be reviewed by the program
director during the admission process.
Affording your graduate degree
Concordia's new payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments
Scholarships and financial aid are available for qualifying students
Affording your graduate degree
Uncommon Scholarships
Concordia offers Uncommon Scholarships to help bring this investment in your future within reach. These scholarships, which range from $150-$500 per three-credit course, are available for:
- Concordia alumni
- Employees of our corporate and academic partners (AAH, Edcor, Bright Horizons, & more)
- Employees of qualifying Christian churches and schools
- Veterans and dependents
Tuition Reimbursement
Your employer/school district may offer tuition reimbursement, minimizing the cost to you. Ask your HR department if you are eligible.
Payment Plans
Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments, making budgeting for your new career a reality.
Financial Aid
Qualifying students may be eligible for Federal Aid. When you fill out the FAFSA make sure to select the correct Concordia University.
- CUW FAFSA code: 003842
- CUAA FAFSA code: 002247