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Master of Science in Leadership
Master of Science in Leadership (MS) | 48 Credits
College of Business
At South University, Savannah, the Master of Science in Leadership program is designed to help students study how to become a leader in business. Many members of the Leadership program faculty1 often work in these areas and share their real-world experience in the classroom. The business field is often a fast-paced environment, and students need to develop a wide variety of skills to innovate and adapt to these challenges. Graduates of the program are prepared to be strong communicators and collaborate with strategic thinking and may lead individuals, teams, departments, and organizations.
Why Choose Our Program?
• Learning That Fits Your Life: Balance your educational and personal goals with online class options.
• Graduate in as little as 15 Months:2 If you stay a full-time enrolled student, you can complete the program in as little as 15 months.
• Affordable Tuition: The Leadership degree program has a base tuition under $20,0003 (excluding additional fees) and you can further reduce the cost by applying for grants and scholarships.4
• Military Grants Available: Military grants are available for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Your Path to Success
The Leadership degree’s tuition is under $20,000, excluding any additional fees, with financial aid available for those who qualify. This may make it an affordable option to pursue becoming a leader. Use real-world case studies to develop your critical thinking and learn to collaborate and communicate effectively. The leadership program is designed for students who are eager to pursue leadership in business and ready to tackle the fast-paced, global environment.
How You’ll Learn: Hybrid Format— At our campuses, each five-week course features four weeks of online classes and one on-campus Saturday session that you’ll move through in 10-week quarters.5
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.
5The MSL hybrid program has an in-person component that may not be flexible.
Complete in as few as
15 Months
Average time to completion is based on successful continuous full-time enrollment.
Per Credit Hour
$415
For the Master of Science in Leadership hybrid program.
Complete in as little as 12 classes
$19,920
No additional fees.
Online & on-campus
Hybrid Program
5-week online courses with 1 Saturday on-campus, in-person class.
Admission Requirements
Admissions criteria for the Master of Science in Leadership (MSL)
Graduate Admissions - Masters level
Prospective students are required to submit the following:
- Completion of application for admission
- Official transcripts for bachelor or graduate degree within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance). (All credentials earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE-member credential evaluation service). Please speak with an admissions representative for more information.
Note: See program notes and specific requirements below for each graduate - masters level degree program
Specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of application for admission.
- A 2.0 overall grade point average or higher on completed requirements for the baccalaureate degree, or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.
For additional admissions information please see the admissions section here.
For information regarding Conditional Acceptance, click here.
Course Requirements
All campuses operate on 10-week quarters. In May 2025 all campuses, except Online Programs, will offer a hybrid 10-week quarter program.
Career Outlook
These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:
- Training and Development Managers
- Organizational Change Management Manager
- Fundraising Managers
- Organizational Management
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Examine how individual, cultural, societal, ethical, legal, and psychological factors shape leadership strategies that impact both individual and organizational stakeholders.
Communicate clear and persuasive arguments that support leadership initiatives.
Apply critical thinking to drive effective leadership solutions to complex challenges.
Apply information literacy skills to make informed decisions, solve complex leadership challenges, and effectively guide organizations.
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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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