At A Glance
Advance into management and executive leadership roles with a graduate degree built around organizational leadership.
Develop advanced skills in strategic planning, change management, team leadership, and organizational development.
Designed for working professionals ready to move from management into executive and organizational leadership.
Offered fully online.
Welcome to the Organizational Leadership and Management Master’s Degree
Leadership at the highest levels of an organization requires more than technical expertise, it requires the ability to inspire, align, and guide entire organizations toward shared goals. Lackawanna College’s Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Management is designed to develop exactly that capability, preparing graduates to lead with vision, manage with precision, and drive meaningful organizational change.
This program is built for professionals who may managing teams or departments and are ready to take the next step into higher leadership roles. Delivered entirely online, it offers the flexibility to pursue advanced leadership development without halting the career you’ve already built.
Your Career Starts Here
Graduates of the MS in Organizational Leadership and Management are prepared for leadership roles across every industry and sector. After earning this degree, you’ll be positioned for roles such as:
- Director of Operations
- Chief Operating Officer
- Organizational Development Director
- Human Resources Director
- Executive Director Roles
- Project Director
- Corporate Training & Development Director
Employment of top executives is projected to increase 4% through now and 2034, which is on average with other occupations. The median average wage for top executives can reach over $200,000.
More About the Program
Lackawanna College’s MS in Organizational Leadership and Management curriculum is built around the competencies that define exceptional organizational leaders. You’ll develop advanced skills in strategic planning, organizational development, change management, team dynamics, and leadership communication, all grounded in the latest research in leadership theory and organizational behavior.
The program emphasizes practical application throughout, connecting theory to the real leadership challenges you’ll face in the workplace.
Completing this program, you will be able to:
- Develop and lead organizational strategies that align people, processes, and resources with institutional goals.
- Apply advanced change management frameworks to guide organizations through complex transitions.
- Lead high-performing teams with emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and strategic clarity.
- Design and implement organizational development initiatives that strengthen culture, capability, and performance.
- Use data and research to evaluate organizational effectiveness and inform leadership decisions.
- Communicate with influence and authority across all levels of an organization.
The Course Work
The MS in Organizational Leadership and Management includes courses such as:
- Foundations of Contemporary Leadership
- Ethical Decision Making
- Business and Professional Communications
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Developing Systems Literacy
- Strategic Management and Finance
- Leadership Project Management Strategy