Purpose  Brenau University offers a M.S. degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution, and strategic planning.

Admissions Requirements  All applicants for admission to the organizational leadership program (M.S.) must complete/submit the following prior to admission:

1. Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5
2. Interview with an assigned business area faculty member.

Generally applicants for the organizational leadership program are expected to meet the stated admissions requirements. However, Brenau may consider an applicant who does not meet [all] stated requirements, but who, in the opinion of the appropriate department, may be a good candidate for admission to the University. In such cases an applicant’s credentials will be reviewed by the graduate admissions committee, (based on departmental referral), to determine if the applicant is qualified for admission.

Outcome Statements  Upon completion of the M.S. in Organizational Leadership program students should be able to:

• Demonstrate critical thinking related to executive level business applications;
• Communicate (written and oral) effectively in an organizational setting;
• Diagnose an organization’s culture and understand its relationship to organizational change;
• Diagnose an organization’s readiness for change;
• Develop interventions for change readiness;
• Express ethical responsibility related to organization leadership;
• Discuss current issues of concern to organizations’ leaders.

M.S. Curriculum  The M.S. in Organizational Leadership curriculum is designed as a cohort program, offered at the Atlanta North Campus. Students are required to complete at total of 30 semester hours, which includes ten required courses. Required courses are listed in the general order which is recommended for effective student progression.