Leadership

Learn, analyze and interact in new and exciting ways. Be prepared to meet the challenges and changes in today's rapidly evolving and more global professional landscape.

In need of a flexible schedule? This program is ideal for adult working professionals with current or anticipated leadership responsibilities at all levels and from diverse professional backgrounds and experiences.

We offer a wide range of courses across disciplines to provide professionals with targeted and flexible skills with which to develop and strengthen their individual leadership style and philosophy and to advance their career development goals. Courses focus on competencies such as critical and creative thinking, innovative problem solving, making critical decisions, communicating effectively, forging alliances, and inspiring others, all within a strong ethical framework.

Make a difference in your professional career - and your life - with a master's degree in leadership. It's our responsibility and joy to help you dig into what you're good at and discover why that's good for the world. It's time for bigger goals.

What you’ll learn with an M.S. in Leadership

With an M.S. in leadership, you will have the skills needed to achieve your bigger goals, regardless of industry or area of expertise within the leadership realm and will be able to:

  • Understand leadership theories and models and how they apply across organizations and professional backgrounds.
  • Recognize ethical leadership and make critical decisions within a strong ethical framework.
  • Apply conflict resolution and organizational communication skills to forge alliances and inspire others.
  • Lead people and work effectively with diverse groups.
  • Complete a leadership capstone and tailor 15 credits of electives to develop your own leadership style and philosophy.

Application Deadlines

For fall beginning term, deadline is August 1.

For spring beginning term, deadline is January 3.

For summer beginning term, deadline is April 10.

For details regarding authorization by state of residence, please visit here.

 

Program Information

Transform your career and life with a flexible, online master's degree in leadership. Designed for non-traditional students seeking professional growth.

Degree

Master's

School

McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Duration

2-year

Required Credit Hours

30

Modality

Online

Program Requirements

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There are five required core courses in the Master's of Leadership program. These courses are:
  • MLLS 710 Theories and Models of Leadership (3 Credits)
  • MLLS 711 Organizational Communication (3 Credits)
  • MLLS 714 Conflict Resolution (3 Credits)
  • MLLS 717 Leading People (3 Credits)
  • MLLS 795 Leadership Capstone (3 Credits)
There are a number of elective courses students can choose from. Some examples are:
  • MLLS 709 Leading Mindfully (3 Credits)
  • MLLS 713 Leadership for Turbulent Times (3 Credits)
  • MLLS 748 Developing Leadership Character Through Adversity (3 Credits)

Note: With permission, up to two elective courses can be transferred in from another Master's program at Duquesne or from another graduate program. 

Are You Ready to Get Started?

  • Include your professional experience (full and part-time), community and volunteer service, internships or other relevant experience
  • Military service members may submit SMART or AARTS transcripts to satisfy this requirement

All students must submit a personal goals statement detailing their motivation to apply to the program as well as what they hope to achieve after graduating with a Master's in Leadership.

 

Transcripts can be mailed to:

McAnulty Graduate School of Liberal Arts
215 College Hall
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Learning Outcomes

In addition to the Liberal Arts General Outcomes for all Graduate Degree Areas, students in the M.S. in Leadership program will demonstrate the following general competencies:
  • Recognize ethical leadership
  • Apply current leadership theories and practices
  • Work with diverse groups
  • Demonstrate professional communication