Leadership, MS
Leadership (Master of Science Degree)
Earning a master’s degree in leadership demonstrates a commitment to personal development and strategic innovation – qualities that set standout leaders apart from their peers and position them for executive roles. San Diego Christian College (SDCC) offers a MS degree that is grounded in faith integration, developing leaders with strong values and ethics while expanding their professional competencies. Designed for working adults, the program is offered 100% online to accommodate to various schedules.
This online MS program is ideally suited to seasoned professionals who aspire to advance into executive management or become a more effective leader within their current role.
MS IN LEADERSHIP DEGREE OVERVIEW
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Summary of Learning Objectives
Through coursework and research, students in the MS in Leadership program will gain insights into core leadership tenets such as vision, ethics, communication, and cultural and emotional intelligence. All three tracks within the master’s in leadership program share a number of common courses and learning objectives, in addition to several focused classes that offer a deep-dive into a specific field.
As a student in the evening or online Leadership MS program, you will learn how to:
- Identify, describe, and apply foundational leadership theories and practices.
- Investigate and explore the leader’s role in effectively leading organizational design and change.
- Develop an understanding of hos to create strategic options by analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing various strategies.
Master’s in Leadership Degree Curriculum
Degree candidates must complete 30 credit hours of online coursework to earn an MS in Leadership from San Diego Christian College. The program is designed for working professionals. Students may choose to take up to 6 credits (2 courses) per term.
Courses:
- LDR-510 Leader and Spiritual Formation
- LDR-520 Leader and Strategic Innovation
- LDR-530 Leader and Cultural Intelligence
- LDR-540 Leader and Emotional Intelligence
- ORG-610 Foundations of Organization Theory
- ORG-620 Organizational Behavior
- ORG-640 Managing Change and Conflict
- ORG-650 Organizational Leadership Capstone
- RSH-610 Introduction to Social Science Research Methods
- RSH-620 Data Driven Decisions
Course descriptions and other relevant information can be found in SDCC’s Course Catalog.
Why Choose SDCC for Your Masters Degree?
The MS in Leadership program features coursework that is directly relevant to managers and leaders, integrating a biblical framework and opportunities for hands-on research and experience. You’ll have access to the same campus resources as traditional full-time students, including library services and a team of Student Support professionals who are dedicated to your success.
Other reasons to choose SDCC Online:
- Affordable: Graduate courses are just $678 per credit, and SDCC accepts many forms of financial aid, including federal student aid, military tuition assistance, veterans’ benefits, and employer tuition reimbursement
- Flexibility & Convenience : Each course term is eight weeks long.
- 100% online