Organizational Leadership, Master of Science | Johns Hopkins University Academic Catalogue

MS in Organizational Leadership

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program allows students to develop or further their skills and knowledge in strategic planning, workforce development, human resources, change management, conflict resolution, internal communication, and performance evaluation, among other topic areas. Through the program, students also get a better understanding of their personal leadership style and emerge as more confident, ethical, analytical professionals.

MS in Organizational Leadership students develop core competencies in leadership methodologies and frameworks; theories relevant to critical thinking and analytic techniques; application of analytic techniques and theories to problem sets; and visualization techniques for producing reports, briefs, and infographics. Students demonstrate these core competencies by:

Applying research and analytical skills to solve complex problems
Incorporating creativity and strategy into implementable leadership practices
Developing and applying ethical principles
Evaluating professional frameworks
Designing, developing, and communicating strategic plans
Comparing and contrasting industry standards and techniques

Admissions Criteria for All Advanced Academic Programs

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the materials and credentials required for all programs, the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program also requires a:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose: Please provide a statement, up to one page in length, describing your personal background and/or a part of your life experience that has shaped you or your goals. Feel free to elaborate on personal challenges and opportunities that have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree at Johns Hopkins.

Program Requirements

Students in the MS in Organizational Leadership program must complete:

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Seven required core courses
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Three electives

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses: Required		21
AS.485.605	Ethics, Integrity and the Responsibility of Leaders
AS.485.615	Leading and Managing Change
AS.485.635	Leadership and Organizational Behavior
AS.485.717	Organizational Development and Innovation
AS.485.718	Strategic Planning for Leaders
AS.485.719	Crisis Mitigation
AS.485.820	Capstone: Current Issues in Leadership
Electives
Select three of the following:		9
AS.485.620	Managerial Economics
AS.485.700	Team Building: Individual and Group Dynamics
AS.410.706	Building and Leading Teams in Health Care
AS.485.712	Project Management: Leading Projects to Successful Outcomes
AS.485.715	Portfolio Management
AS.485.720	Leadership: A Developmental Process
Total Credits		30