M.S. in Management & Leadership

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Master of Science (MS)

The Master of Science in Management and Leadership program at Jessup University equips students with the leadership and management expertise essential for success in today’s dynamic and diverse professional landscape. This innovative degree offers a quicker and less expensive alternative to an MBA, combining flexible scheduling with a curriculum tailored to the needs of experienced professionals. By combining theoretical insights with hands-on application, the program prepares students to lead with purpose and impact in any organizational setting. Rooted in a Christian worldview, it emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and moral integrity as foundational elements in building strong, successful organizations.

30 UNITS

12 – 24 MONTHS

ONLINE

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Master of Science in Management and Leadership program offers flexible completion options to fit your schedule. Study online with the option to attend quarterly in-person intensives at one of our campuses in California or Oregon, where you’ll engage face-to-face with peers and professors. Students can begin their studies immediately, accommodating their schedules and career goals. Tuition starts at just USD $10,000, making it an accessible investment in your future.

Students will experience AI-tailored learning that builds upon teachings from professors, adapting to their unique interests and pace. This integration enhances engagement, fuels curiosity, and aligns with each student’s career aspirations. By combining expert instruction with advanced technology, we prepare students for meaningful and impactful futures.

Graduates of the MSML program may pursue a variety of impactful leadership roles, including positions such as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Director, Senior Vice President of Operations, Director of Strategy and Business Development, Global Program Manager, and Corporate Training and Development Manager. These roles enable graduates to drive organizational success and lead teams with strategic vision and expertise.

Students will evaluate and critically analyze leadership theories to predict leader actions and their subsequent impact on organizational behavior.
Students will synthesize and adapt proven principles and strategies to innovatively drive organizational success.
Students will design and implement advanced conflict management and mitigation strategies.
Students will critically assess and integrate ethical principles in complex leadership and management decision-making scenarios.
Students will formulate and execute comprehensive strategic plans to optimize organizational performance.

Online program with the option to attend quarterly in-person intensives at one of our campuses in California or Oregon, where you’ll engage face-to-face with peers and professors.
Courses taught from a Christian worldview, focusing on ethical leadership.
Emphasis on integrating theory with practical application.
Designed to build leadership capabilities in a rapidly changing global environment.
Adaptive learning tailored to your interests and pace.

Courses (30 units)

MGT501 | Foundations of Leadership
MGT503 | Organizational Design and Innovation
MGT504 | Managing Organizational Conflict
MGT506 | Leading Teams
MGT510 | Budgeting and Financial Planning
MGT520 | Managing Organizational Diversity
MGT521 | Ethical Leadership
MGT601 | Strategic Planning and Management
MGT602 | Project Management
MGT604 | Action Research Project

Mark Ellis, J.D., Ph.D.

Program Director

The MSML program shapes students into influential leaders and skilled managers, blending advanced knowledge with a strong ethical foundation rooted in Christian values. Graduates are equipped to lead with vision, manage with precision, and inspire transformative change, making a positive impact in the global marketplace."

FACULTY

Jessup's dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you'll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.

Mark Ellis, J.D., Ph.D.

Program Director - MSML

Alin Vrancila, Ph.D.

V.P. of Jessup Global

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