Master of Strategic Leadership Development

The Master of Strategic Leadership Development (MSLD) program in the College of Business is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead teams, be inclusive, inspire commitment, and navigate challenges. By addressing some of the skills-gaps identified by employers in 'soft' skills and leadership skills, the MSLD will serve to expand the available talent pool locally and regionally. The curriculum includes strategic planning, design thinking, negotiation and conflict resolution, change management, and personal branding. Students will evaluate leadership styles, develop a leadership portfolio, and build a career development plan focused on leadership in a variety of business environments.

A)Completed online application to the School of Graduate Studies B)Bachelor’s degree with a minimum graduating institutional 3.0 GPA from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) C)Essay of purpose, statement of coursework in math and statistics, and graduate school interest D)Three (3) professional references listed with contact information

OR

A)Completed online application to the School of Graduate Studies B)Bachelor’s degree with a minimum graduating institutional 2.75 GPA from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) C)An interview conducted by College of Business Graduate Program Director (interview may be on campus or remote via tele-conference) D)Essay of purpose, statement of coursework in math and statistics, and graduate school interest E)Three (3) professional references listed with contact information

OR

A)Completed online application to the School of Graduate Studies B)Bachelor’s degree with a minimum graduating institutional 2.5 GPA from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) C)Professional resume demonstrating 3 years of professional/managerial work experience D)Essay of purpose, statement of coursework in math and statistics, and graduate school interest E)Three (3) professional references listed with contact information

Provisional Acceptance

A)Completed online application to the School of Graduate Stud B)Bachelor’s degree with graduating institutional 2.00 – 2.49 GPA from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) C)Essay of purpose, statement of coursework in math and statistics, and graduate school interest D)Three (3) professional references listed with contact information E)Grade point average at the end of the first semester of MSSCA coursework must be 3.0 or above.

Above age 62 Acceptance requirement

A)Completed online application to the School of Graduate Studies B)Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) C)A minimum of 10 years of business ownership or 10 years of executive level management experience D)Essay of purpose, statement of coursework in math and statistics, and graduate school interest E)Three (3) professional references listed with contact information