Organizational Leadership

Expand Your Leadership Skills

Our Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program creates a vibrant learning community based on the flexibility needed for today’s working adults. Students have the benefit of individual coaching sessions with faculty. These one-on-one phone or face-to-face meetings enable students to address personal programmatic or real-world work related issues, advancing their professional development. Union also allows you to adapt our course projects to your interests in the professional field to develop the personal leadership style that best fits you.

Organizational Leadership

Expand Your Leadership Skills

Our Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program creates a vibrant learning community based on the flexibility needed for today’s working adults. Students have the benefit of individual coaching sessions with faculty. These one-on-one phone or face-to-face meetings enable students to address personal programmatic or real-world work related issues, advancing their professional development. Union also allows you to adapt our course projects to your interests in the professional field to develop the personal leadership style that best fits you.

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Designed for Current & Emerging Managers

At Union, we know leadership is a component of nearly every position in today’s challenging global arena. That’s why we prepare current and emerging managers to take a thoughtful approach to leadership and invent their own invaluable solutions to complex issues.

Law Enforcement

& criminal justice

Non-profit &

for profit institutions

Healthcare

professionals
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What makes Union’s M.S. in Organizational Leadership program unique?

“The 21st Century Leader needs to be equipped to respond to the unique challenges and opportunities that they will face in today’s world. The MSOL is designed to fill a unique niche in the preparation of contemporary leaders.”

-Nadine Wheat, Ph.D.
MSOL Program Director

Union Leaders: Patrick Thompson, Lt. Jr. Grade, U.S. Navy

Cohort-based

learning model

The unique cohort-based distance learning model creates a vibrant learning community consisting of individuals from various parts of the country in a variety of industries. You simply can’t find that type of “melting pot” learning environment in ordinary graduate programs.

Designed for Current & Emerging Managers

At Union, we know leadership is a component of nearly every position in today’s challenging global arena. That’s why we prepare current and emerging managers to take a thoughtful approach to leadership and invent their own invaluable solutions to complex issues.

Law Enforcement

& criminal justice

Non-profit &

for profit institutions

Healthcare

professionals

Skills & Benefits Union Students Gain

  • The cohort-based distance learning model creates a vibrant learning community.
  • The online format provides flexibility for today’s working adult.
  • Leadership mentors work with students from their chosen profession.
  • Students prepare professional portfolios.
  • Students adapt course assignments and projects relevant to their professions and work-related issues.
  • Integrative activities enable students to further develop their professional leadership styles.
Earn Credits Towards Your Master's Degree
Earn Credits Towards Your Master's Degree

M.S.O.L. Structure & Courses

•  36 Credit Program with 3 class modules
•  Full-time & part-time options
• January, May, and August start dates
• Complete your degree in as little as 12 months.

Module 1: Innovative Leader Courses
Module 2: Networking Leader Courses
Module 3: Analytical Leader Courses

LDR 601

LDR 601

LDR 602

LDR 602

LDR 603

LDR 603

LDR 604

LDR 604

LDR 605

LDR 605

LDR 606

LDR 606

LDR 607

LDR 607

LDR 608

LDR 608

LDR 609

LDR 609

LDR 610

LDR 610

LDR 611

LDR 611

LDR 612

LDR 612

Meet Our M.S.O.L. Faculty

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  • Debra Henson, Ed.D Photo
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  • Jennifer M. Ossege, Psy.D
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  • Lloyd Williams, Ph.D.
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  • Michael E. Bishop, MBA
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  • Stephen Bayne, Ed.D
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Hear what our

students are saying

My primary goal was to progress to a leadership position within my current career in the military. Today after graduating with a 4.0 average, I am an Executive Officer in a high visibility military organization, using skills I learned from the MSOL program. Also, I was able to start my own consulting agency leveraging my diverse background coupled with my MSOL experience. I have improved my ability to effect changes in my current position and initiate new endeavors.

Patrick Thompson, Lieutenant, Junior Grade2019 Graduate

The professors are current professionals in their fields, often have decades of hands-on experience and are available, approachable and accountable. I’ve become a mentor to my peers as I’m able to help them shape their concepts of organizational changes and dynamics by assisting them to see issues and happenings through another lens. I’ve accomplished much in my life, and very little of those accomplishments give me as big a smile as my MSOL degree from UIU.

Chris Pyle 2019 Graduate

I increased my base salary by 40% and bonuses by 50%. I also began a new career. I was in a dying industry and I am now working as an IT Project Manager focusing on solutions and services. My boss feels that my expertise from this degree will add value to our everyday operations. This is only the beginning for me and the success that I have been able to achieve because of Union.

Kathleen Richards2015 Graduate

The program is tailor made for the working professional and offers flexibility to accommodate an inflexible work schedule. I feel that my degree will open doors for me because of the professional and respected name that Union Institute & University carries.

Leila Perez2015 Graduate

The MSOL degree program at Union provided the opportunity to gain new skills within the business leadership field and apply them in my current job. It was fast-paced and I was excited to be finished in one year. I now have a master’s degree that supports my career goals.

Emily Swegert2014 Graduate

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