What can you do with an MS in Leadership?
Sponsored by: Capella University"Leader" isn't a job description that gets listed as a career opportunity, but many positions in organizations call for leadership. And as many of today's leaders plan for retirement, there's an impending need for strong corporate and organizational leaders.
The master’s General Leadership specialization at Capella University is intended for learners seeking to advance to higher levels within their organizations or those who wish to position themselves for greater visibility and responsibility as organizational leaders in a variety of businesses.
People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership or management positions in business, military, government, and nonprofit settings. Successful completion of this specialization prepares learners to pursue upper- or middle-level leadership positions within organizations, including:
- Executive-level management
- Business manager/analyst
- Operations manager
- Consultant
- Product manager
- Program management lead
- Management/leadership
- Office manager
- Project manager trainee
- Manager/director/supervisor
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
This online master's specialization in Leadership at Capella emphasizes current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, and tools used to enable organizational innovation, creativity, and change in complex work environments. Learners develop your ability to achieve enterprise-wide engagement through collaboration and cooperation; virtual environments and new media; talent development; sustainability; and ethics and social responsibility.
At strategic points in the program, students will work with a leadership coach who will help you assess and develop your leadership skills, facilitate the transfer of your academic knowledge into workplace settings, and prepare yourself for leadership longevity.
For more information on the Capella Master's Degree in Leadership, visit Capella's website.
