Master of Science in Business Leadership

The MS in Business Leadership program is designed for graduates who have non-business related degrees or limited work experience. This program is delivered in a flexible format, allowing you to complete the program at your own pace. 


Seidman College of Business Building

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An integrated education to transform your career and your life.

The Seidman Master of Science in Business Leadership program provides an intentional learning opportunity in the context of everyday business situations. Our finely balanced curriculum adheres to the Seidman educational approach of Learn-Practice-Grow, ensuring that you are fully prepared to apply all that you learn as you enter the next stage of your career. 

Learn

Gain knowledge and in-depth understanding that encompasses the frameworks, theories, concepts and core competencies of business from a leadership perspective.

Practice

Cultivate, apply and master essential business leadership skills through guided experiential learning.

Grow

The Master of Science in Business Leadership is designed for graduates from non-business undergraduate programs or those graduates with little to no work experience. This degree allows students to gain knowledge, skills, and experiences that will enable them to contribute to a variety of entry-level business roles in a variety of industries. MS in Business Leadership students bring diversity of academic backgrounds, making the classroom a dynamic environment for the exchange of perspectives and ideas.

As a Business Leadership student at Seidman, you will: expand your capacity for creative problem solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning; enhance your proficiency in oral and written communication, teamwork and decision-making; and develop the abilities and qualities that are essential, not only to your employer, but to your transformation into a successful, accomplished leader in the business world.

The Next Chapter Begins Here, With the Seidman Master of Science in Business Leadership

If you’re ready to take the next step after graduation, a Masters of Science in Business Leadership can help you turn ambition into real-world impact. This program will equip you with the strategic thinking, communication skills, and leadership mindset needed to guide teams and drive business results – preparing you for long term growth as a future leader.

What to expect

PROGRAM FOCUS

  • Leadership awareness
  • Strategic mindset development
  • Enhanced communication skills and develop a professional presence with executives
  • Active learning focusing on the application of business knowledge to real-world problems
     

COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURE

  • Small class structure designed for stronger peer learning and professional connections
  • Opportunity to form deeper relationships and increase networking
  • Part of a learning community
     

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Improve individual effectiveness designed to help "grow" abilities
  • Relevant topics identified by employers, students, and faculty
  • Programming is framed around a unique leadership style assessment
  • Includes individual reflection and mentoring as well as group workshop-structured learning experiences 
Complete at your own pace/Full or part time

HYBRID DELIVERY

  • Attend either full-time or part-time
  • In-person and hybrid learning opportunities available
  • Flexible course schedule to meet the needs of a variety of learners

 

CULMINATING EXPERIENCE

  • Apply knowledge and experience to a business consulting project
  • Projects sponsored by area companies
     

SCHEDULED TO SUPPORT A WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Approximately 10-20 hours per week required:

  • 3-6 hours per week in class, on-campus or online
  • 6-8 hours per week for projects and group time
  • 6-8 hours per week of study time




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