The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership includes 30 credit hours of coursework. Organizational Leadership courses are available at Fort Leavenworth military base in Leavenworth, Kansas. The program is lockstep and should be completed in 2 semesters. Six hours of credit are afforded to students from academic work at US Army Command and General Staff College. This program is not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visas.

Admission to Master's Programs

Graduate programs are open to those who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and whose undergraduate academic records, scores on the required standardized examination, and prior work experience indicate that they have the capability to complete the program. Completed applications are reviewed by the MBA Admissions Committee and action is taken on them periodically throughout the year. Each applicant is notified by Graduate Studies of the action taken on the application.

All applications for admission to graduate business programs must include:

1. Graduate application at https://business.ku.edu/graduate-programs/masters-organizational-leadership/apply
2. Official transcript from each college or university attended
3. Personal statement
4. Current resume (non-military students) OR copy of Soldier Talent Profile (STP) or equivalent (military students)
5. GMAT or GRE score
6. TOEFL score, if required: https://world.ku.edu/english-proficiency

All admissions to any graduate program in business are subject to and in accordance with all rules and regulations. See Admission in the Graduate Studies section of the online catalog for more information.

GMAT vs GRE Scores

The GMAT exam is preferred. However, we will accept a GRE score and review it based on a GMAT concordance.

GMAT test waivers will be considered based on experience and academic preparation. Discuss the option with your admissions representative.

Students must complete the following requirements:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ACCT 706	Accounting	3
BSAN 706	Statistics	3
FIN 706	Finance	3
MGMT 706	Managing People	3
MGMT 781	Managing Strategic Direction and Change	3
MGMT 782	Developing Effective Management and Team Skills	3
MGMT 783	Ethical Decision Making in Business	3
MGMT 784	Leadership Capstone	3
Elective content or US Army CGSC transfer credit		6
Total Hours		30

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Organizational leadership.
• Vicarious and experiential learning.
• Practical application.
• Group and team dynamics.
• Organizational success.
• Diversity and inclusion.
• Complex problem-solving.
• Formulate strategic processes.
• Strategy-based case analyses.
• Ethical issues.
• Ethical challenges.
• Ethics and social responsibility.
• Effective writing.
• Effective presentations.
• Graphic aids.