Online Integrated Leadership Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

Creighton’s Bachelor of Science in Leadership seeks to develop leaders whose skills and knowledge will make a difference in the world. Tracks are available in Healthcare Management, Non-Profit Management and Human Capital Management.

Successful businesses and organizations require educated leaders to provide creative vision, facilitate collaboration, make ethical decisions, and inspire others. This flexible, affordable, and relevant degree is specifically designed for adults looking to gain a promotion, change careers, stay competitive or expand their education.

Fully-Online format: 8-week courses are delivered online, allowing you to access and complete course materials in a flexible and convenient manner. This degree will fit your busy schedule!

Emphasis on timely completion: The program generously accepts up to 80 hours of credit from other institutions that you have attended. Credit is also offered for certified training and experiential learning, allowing you to demonstrate competencies based on knowledge gained in the workplace and community.

Integrated education: The program respects and recognizes the valuable personal and professional experiences that you bring to the classroom. The concept of integration is reflected in your practicum, in which you apply your education in a real-world setting, perhaps even your own workplace. our goal is to help you connect your education to your career in real and tangible ways!
Multi-disciplinary study: Leaders are needed in all workplaces. The innovative program brings together students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, such as business, healthcare and military to create a unique learning community. Your education will draw on a variety of field from finance to communication to ethics, while building on a strong foundation in the liberal arts.

Optional specializations: You can choose to specialize in one of three tracks, allowing you the options to personalize your education to the organization that you serve. Tracks include healthcare management, non-profit management, and human capital management.

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The Department of Educational Leadership offers the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in educational administration with a specialization in leadership in higher education. This program, which prepares students for positions of leadership in two- and four-year collegiate institutions, is geared toward professionals who are currently working in higher educational settings and desire a quality educational experience that allows them to continue meeting family and work responsibilities.

1. This Ph.D. program includes a focus on preparing graduates for administrative leadership positions at public or private four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, technical schools, and for-profit post-secondary institutions.

2. Master's degree coursework is applied to the curriculum such that students take 45 credit hours of coursework (15 courses) plus 18 dissertation hours to meet the requisite 90 hours needed to complete the degree. Students can complete the program in two academic years or five semesters. Students are required to complete three weeks of residency during the summer.

3. The program follows a scholar/practitioner philosophy that stresses knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for leading institutions of higher education in the twenty-first century. The program offers opportunities for mentoring and support from a network of alumni who provide valuable insight and guidance throughout the program.

4. The curriculum includes significant supervised practice coursework and blends class-based, practicum-based, and independent learning experiences. The curriculum also includes an integrated internship experience designed to familiarize students with a minimum of three administrative units within an institution of higher education. Coursework and dissertation projects focus on problems of practice.

5. Students begin the program with a cohort group and commit to moving through the program's schedule of studies with that cohort group. Students enroll full time (3 course for 9 credit hours) each semester for five consecutive terms over a two-year period, including a summer session. Coursework is delivered through a combination of online learning and intensive on-campus workshops. Internet and audio conferencing are some of the technologies used. Courses during the academic year consist of three Friday/Saturday on-campus workshop seminars and weekly Internet audio/video sessions that generally meet one afternoon per week. The summer session between the first and second academic year combines directed study and a required three-week residency on campus.

6. The program offers a consistent course schedule:

- Programs starting in the Fall of odd years: classes are held on Wednesdays
- Programs starting in the Fall of even years: classes are held on Thursdays

The Department of Educational Leadership has developed a short video presentation that provides a closer look at EDLR's Higher Education Program. We recommend you take a few minutes to view this insightful presentation to learn more about the Higher Education Leadership (Ph.D.) Program.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

1. Hold a master's degree granted by a regionally accredited institution.

2. Have earned a grade point average of a B+ or above on all graduate work attempted.

3. Provide a minimum of three letters of recommendation from persons who know the prospective student in a personal, and/or academic, and/or professional capacity.

4. Submit an official transcript from each school at which any undergraduate or graduate work has been done.

5. Provide scores received on the Graduate Record Examinations General Tests.

6. Submit a detailed narrative highlighting the applicant's personal and professional contributions to leadership in education. The admissions committee may require the applicant to appear for a personal interview and to present evidence of his or her ability to write acceptable prose under controlled conditions.

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The Master of Science in Organization Leadership degree (MSOL) with a specialization in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Leadership is an intensive, integrated learning experience that provides preparation for effective leadership in a rapidly changing, global marketplace. Both on-campus and online organizational leadership courses are offered.

PARTNERSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN YOUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

The degree in organizational leadership is supported by a unique and distinctive partnership with Aubrey Daniels International (ADI). Together, Regis University's College for Professional Studies (CPS) and ADI have crafted the M.S. in Organization Leadership curriculum to incorporate the science of performance management technology and executive leadership in conjunction with Regis University's ethical and critical-thinking core components.

Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking a master's degree from the College for Professional Studies must possess a baccalaureate degree in any field of study from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

Requires two years of significant full-time work-experience.

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If you are a non-native English speaker, it is necessary to meet the English language requirements set forth by Regis University, as we do not have English as a Second Language (ESL) programs available. The minimum accepted TOEFL scores are:

TOEFL COMPUTER total score of 213 and Essay (TWE) score of 5.0

TOEFL INTERNET total score of 82 with minimum scores of: 24 Writing, 20 Speaking, 22 Reading, 16 Listening

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The Master of Science in Organization Leadership degree (MSOL) with a specialization in HR management is an intensive, integrated learning experience that provides preparation for effective leadership in a rapidly changing, global marketplace. Both on-campus and online organizational leadership courses are offered.

PARTNERSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN YOUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

The degree in organizational leadership is supported by a unique and distinctive partnership with Aubrey Daniels International (ADI). Together, Regis University's College for Professional Studies (CPS) and ADI have crafted the M.S. in Organizational Leadership curriculum to incorporate the science of performance management technology and executive leadership in conjunction with Regis University's ethical and critical-thinking core components.

Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking a master's degree from the College for Professional Studies must possess a baccalaureate degree in any field of study from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

Requires two years of significant full-time work-experience.

International applicants
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If you are a non-native English speaker, it is necessary to meet the English language requirements set forth by Regis University, as we do not have English as a Second Language (ESL) programs available. The minimum accepted TOEFL scores are:

TOEFL COMPUTER total score of 213 and Essay (TWE) score of 5.0

TOEFL INTERNET total score of 82 with minimum scores of: 24 Writing, 20 Speaking, 22 Reading, 16 Listening

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The Master of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies (MLOS) program caters to working professionals seeking professional advancement or a leadership position. It is ideal for individuals who already possess professional skills, but who are in need of advanced leadership and organizational skills. Above all, emphasis is placed on the development of excellent management skills and personal integrity. Graduates walk away with leadership fundamentals, a stronger understanding of organizational life, and real-life methods of practicing ethical conduct.

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Gain the competitive edge with a master’s degree rooted in business practices and organizational principles that are immediately applicable in all professional environments.

Apply your work and life experiences to the curriculum, creating a meaningful and relevant program.

Benefit from a comprehensive learning approach with major theoretical concepts. integrated throughout the program instead of localized in individual courses.

Gain hands-on skills for both profit and nonprofit organizational sectors.

Use your current company or organization as a laboratory for class projects, increasing company productivity and efficiency while earning your degree.

Entry Requirements

Complete the online application (including nonrefundable $25 application fee).

A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for a bachelor’s degree completed at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

Submit an official transcript showing a bachelor’s degree completed at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

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