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Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL)

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) degree offered through the School of Leadership and Continuing Studies is an accelerated program designed for leaders who wish to synthesize leading edge concepts with practical experience. The program incorporates a contemporary and holistic course of study, which is firmly grounded in people-centered skills, and committed to preparing leaders to engage in the ever changing global environment. The program is designed to appeal to a wide audience who desires to be broadly educated for leadership positions in various industries.

Degree Requirement

The MSOL degree consists of 12 courses (36 semester credit hours). Each 3 credit hour course is completed in an 8 week session (6 sessions are offered per year). Transfer credit of up to 6 semester hours may be granted, prior to matriculation, given that the course work earned is a 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

• Each student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit with a minimum 24 semester credit hours completed in the program at Dominican University.
• A minimum of 24 semester credit hours must be taken in the program at Dominican University.
• Each student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Each student must file an Application for Graduation with the Office of the Registrar the semester before the student anticipates graduating.
• A minimum of 24 semester credit hours must be taken in the program at Dominican University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Core Curriculum	Credit Hours
MSOL 601 Leadership Theories Practices and Context	3
MSOL 609 Leadership Diversity and the Global Perspective	3
MSOL 611 Ethics Leadership and Social Responsibility	3
MSOL 616 Leadership. Economics, and Change	3
MSOL 621 Developing and Leading Teams	3
MSOL 625 Leadership for the Future	3
MSOL 627 Strategic Organizational Planning and Leadership	3
MSOL 633 Leading Organizational Change	3
Total	24
General Leadership Concentration
MSOL 603 Leadership: Personal Assessment and Evaluation	3
MSOL 619 International Organizations and Leadership	3
MSOL 630 Work and Society	3
MSOL 650 Organizational Assessment and Analysis	3
Total	12
Sports Leadership Concentration
MSOL 651 Globalization of the Sports Industry	3
MSOL 652 Leadership & Governance of Sports Programs	3
MSOL 653 Legal Issues in Sports Leadership	3
MSOL 654 Sports Events, Promotions & Program Leadership	3
Total	12
Non Profit Leadership Concentration
MSOL 655 Leadership Coaching	3
MSOL 656 History, Theory & Future of Non Profits	3
MSOL 657 HR & Volunteer Leadership	3
MSOL 658 Financial Resource Development	3
MSOL 670 Leadership: Grant Proposal Writing	3
(choose any four) Total	12
Women’s Leadership Concentration
MSOL 661 Self-Awareness and Networking Skills for Women	3
MSOL 662 Gender Issues in Organizations	3
MSOL 663 Lessons Learned from Women Leaders	3
MSOL 664 Women Leading Change	3
Total	12
Integrated Leadership Concentration
Students must complete any four courses (12 credit hours) from the following concentrations: General Leadership Concentration Sports Leadership Concentration Non Profit Concentration Women’s Leadership Concentration.	12
Total Credit Hours (Core plus electives in one of the Concentrations)	36