Leadership
Master of Science in Leadership
Master of Science in Leadership (MS) | 48 Credits
College of Business
South University’s online programs Master of Science in Leadership degree is designed to help students cultivate their business skills and learn to become a leader. The online leadership courses focus on strategic thinking skills alongside communication and collaboration, so students are better able to adapt to the various changes they’ll face in a fast-paced global environment. They’ll have the opportunity to learn from faculty1 members with real-world experience and expertise as they learn to lead organizations, departments, teams, and individuals.
Why Choose Our Program?
• Learning That Fits Your Life: Keep a balance between your education and your personal life through online class options.
• Graduate in as little as 15 Months:2 If you are a full-time enrolled student, you could graduate in as little as 15 months.
• Affordable Tuition: The leadership degree’s base tuition is under $20,0003, excluding additional fees; grants and scholarships are available4 to reduce the cost of the leadership program.
• Military Grants Available: Military grants are available for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Your Path to Success
Learn how to become a leader in business by studying strategic thinking and innovation. Leaders are often seen as effective communicators and collaborators, so the online leadership program is designed to enhance these skills. The online classes enable you to study anywhere and a tuition cost of under $20,000, excluding additional fees, makes South’s online leadership degree an affordable option to pursue your leadership goals. Additional financial aid is available to those who qualify to further reduce costs.
How You’ll Learn: The online program enables you to study from anywhere and gives you more options for pursuing your educational goals.
1Faculty credentials and experience may vary.
2Average time to completion is based on successful, continuous, and full-time enrollment.
3Assumes successful progression through the program. Additional charges will apply for retaking any courses.
4Please see Financial Aid to understand full eligibility and condition requirements. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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Campuses offer flexible learning formats* including: on-campus, virtual instructions, and online courses.
*Clinical, practicum, and externship requirements exist in certain programs and require field experiences. Learning formats may not be flexible.
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