Business Leadership (MS) | Madonna University

Preparing highly skilled executive-level leaders

The Madonna University online Master of Science in Business Leadership (MSBL) prepares
confident, knowledgeable, and highly skilled leaders for management and executive-level
positions across a range of business sectors. The degree emphasizes interpersonal
communication, team-building, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and data-informed
strategic decision making. As a result, MS in Business Leadership graduates possess
elite leadership skills that maximize effective performance of individuals and teams
in both multicultural and global settings.

Business Leadership Degree Learning Objectives

Through the online MSBL degree program, students utilize information systems, data
analysis, and quality standards to assess and optimize organizational performance
for strategic goal achievement. They are challenged to take prominent leadership theories
and apply them to solve real-world problems in organizational performance.

Additionally, MS in Business Leadership students exhibit advanced written and oral
communication skills that are expected of a leader and allow them to efficiently and
effectively disseminate impactful strategic information.

The rigorous and engaging online MSBL curriculum explores industry-leading topics
that foster accelerated growth in leadership ability, including topics such as conflict
management, contemporary leadership, technology management, organizational leadership,
managerial accounting, ethics and corporate responsibility, and multicultural business
communication. Dive deeper into the complete degree requirements of the MS in Business Leadership
curriculum.

Online Structure Designed for Working Professionals

The Master of Science in Business Leadership degree is taken entirely online through
either full- or part-time study. Structured to fit the scheduling needs of busy professionals,
the courses are offered in both eight and 16-week sessions, allowing students to build
an individualized plan of study that balances home, work, and academic responsibilities.

Madonna University’s online virtual classroom experience through Blackboard is highly
interactive, fostering meaningful connection and collaboration between students and
instructors. The faculty members teaching the MSBL courses have diverse backgrounds
in leadership across a wide range of fields and are passionate about sharing their
experience and expertise with Madonna students.

Specialize the Master’s Degree Experience with Professional Certificates

Business Leadership master’s students also have the opportunity to personalize their
degree experience through a certificate in a cross-functional discipline. These professional
certificates help students pursue greater specialization and an exciting career path
tailored to their interests and goals.

Career Opportunities with an MS in Business Leadership Degree

Graduates of the online MS in Business Leadership degree are equipped and ready to
take on prominent leadership roles across all sectors of the business world. Technical
knowledge gained through the degree curriculum combined with refined interpersonal
skills open up diverse career opportunities, such as:

  • Training and development manager
  • Human resources manager
  • C-level executive
  • Sales manager
  • Non-profit executive
  • Consultant 
  • Project manager
  • Management analyst

Admission Requirements

Students applying to the MS in Business Leadership degree program are required to
submit the following items in consideration for admission: 

  • Completed online application for graduate admission
  • Official transcript showing evidence of a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited
    college or university with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale 
  • Note: A GPA average below 3.0 will be reviewed for conditional admission
  • Two letters of professional recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Admission interview with Graduate Chair

This master’s degree program welcomes students with or without a business undergraduate
degree; all academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Learn more about Madonna University’s graduate admission requirements.

Step Confidently Into Executive Management

Through Madonna University’s online Master of Science in Business Leadership degree,
students acquire leadership skills and technical knowledge to assess and optimize
the organizational performance of individuals and teams for strategic goal achievement.

If you’re interested in becoming a skilled executive-level business leader, request more information about the master’s degree program or start your application today!

Degrees

Offered

  • Master of Science  – Plan of Study

 Certificate

Criminal Justice Leadership Certificate

 The Criminal Justice Leadership certificate is geared for students interested in
a advancing key leadership role within the criminal justice field. 

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Financial Crimes Compliance Certificate

The Financial Crimes Compliance certificate prepares students to address the growing
field of fraud, financial and white-collar crime investigation. 

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Non-Profit Leadership Certificate

The Non-Profit Leadership certificate is designed for students who work in the non-profit
sectors to understand the qualities that set great leader apart.

Plan of Study

Operations and Global Supply Chain Management (Certificate)

Students will learn the key types of decisions made by operations and supply chain
managers. The certificate focuses on how to solve complex problems, along with the
necessary tools and techniques to make informed decisions to efficiently manage local
and global supply chain organizations.

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Quality Management Certificate

The Quality Management certificate is geared for students to learn the different business
principles that help improve processes and create efficiencies. 

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Other Options in Business Leadership

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Obtain a broad understanding of business and how it relates to the social, political,
and economic forces confronting it while earning your MBA.

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