--- title: "Organizational Leadership M.S." url: "/academics/programs/organizational-leadership-ms" type: program date: 2026-06-08 updated: 2026-06-09 --- # Organizational Leadership M.S. **Lead with confidence, clarity, and impact, on a schedule that works for you.** Build the strategic, communication, and people-leadership skills that move careers forward. Manhattan University's fully online M.S. in Organizational Leadership is designed for working professionals ready to lead teams, manage change, and drive results across business, nonprofit, healthcare, and public-sector organizations. [Request Information](/graduate/admissions/request-information)[Visit Manhattan University](/admissions/visit)[Explore School of Engineering](/academics/engineering) Image ![Business people having a discussion in cafeteria](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/organizational-leadership-ms-3000x2000.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=vUXYYPKJ) M.S. 30 12-24 Months What Set's Us Apart what-sets Fully Online Format Complete your degree entirely online with no campus visits required, learning on a flexible schedule designed around your professional life. Accelerated Pace Move through coursework in focused seven-week terms, allowing motivated professionals to finish the degree in as little as one year. A Professional Cohort Learn alongside established and emerging leaders from diverse industries, share real-world challenges, and build a lasting peer network. Ethical, People-First Leadership Develop an approach to leading diverse teams and organizations grounded in the Lasallian values of dignity, ethics, and service. Industry-Experienced Faculty Study with faculty who are practicing leaders across business, healthcare, law, and the nonprofit sector, not just academic theorists. Capstone Consulting Project Apply your learning to a real organizational challenge through a faculty-led capstone consulting project that delivers results for an external client. The Manhattan University Difference What Sets Us Apart The M.S. in Organizational Leadership at Manhattan University prepares working professionals to lead with insight and integrity. Through a fully online, accelerated curriculum grounded in leadership theory and applied practice, students build on their existing experience to develop the communication, strategic, and ethical decision-making skills that today's organizations demand. Intro above Cards Cards (border around each item) white 0 30 Minimum Credit Hours 100% Online Program 1 One Year Completion Possible $140K+ Median HR Manager Salary* *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics light 0 Why Study Organizational Leadership? why-study The Manhattan Advantage Why Study Organizational Leadership at Manhattan University? As organizations grow more complex, the demand for skilled, ethical leaders who can guide teams through change continues to rise. Manhattan University's M.S. in Organizational Leadership is built for working professionals ready to take that next step. You will build on your existing experience to develop competencies in leadership strategy, communication, and decision-making, then test those strategies against real-world organizational challenges. Designed to be both flexible and rigorous, the program cultivates leaders who are professionally skilled and civically minded, prepared to make an impact across corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, and public-sector environments. Image ![Adult students at large conference hall listen to a speaker.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/organizational-leadership-ms-2-3000x2000.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=2EY4ovG4) landscape white 0 Curriculum & Courses curriculum Heading Curriculum & Courses The 30-credit curriculum combines eight core courses with two electives drawn from a focus area of your choice, building practical leadership skills you can apply directly in the workplace. The program culminates in a faculty-led capstone consulting project for an external client. **Elective Focus Areas:** Students select two electives from one of four focus areas: General Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, Public Service, and eLearning and Training. To view the full curriculum, including all elective offerings, please visit [Manhattan University's academic catalog](https://catalog.manhattan.edu/graduate/artsandscience/organizationalleadership/). Hide filter UI Off light 0 Flexibility By Design Built for Working Professionals **The M.S. in Organizational Leadership is designed around the realities of a working professional's schedule, with the flexibility to study fully online or in a low-residency format.** Coursework runs in accelerated seven-week terms, requiring roughly 20 hours of work per week, so you can balance your degree against your job and personal commitments. Whichever path you choose, the program combines the convenience of flexible learning with focused, connected coursework. Motivated students taking courses across the fall, spring, and summer terms can complete the full 30-credit degree in as little as one year, making it an ideal route for established and emerging leaders who want to advance their careers without stepping away from them. [Learn More About the Low-Residency Format](/graduate/academics/low-residency) Image ![Person writing on a notepad while typing on a laptop](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/study-online-3000x2000.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=rYsXYfmV) landscape white 0 Why Study in New York City New York City is one of the world's great centers of business, finance, healthcare, media, and public service, home to the organizations and leaders who set the standard across every sector. A Manhattan University degree connects you to that environment. Our faculty are practicing leaders drawn from the industries that drive the city, bringing the strategies, challenges, and case studies of real New York organizations directly into your coursework. Whether you study fully online or in a low-residency format, you join a university with deep roots in the professional networks of the New York metropolitan region, gaining access to mentors, alumni, and connections that extend far beyond the classroom. It is leadership education shaped by one of the world's most demanding and dynamic markets. Image ![Aerial photo of New York City](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-03/nyc-3200x1800.jpg?h=f0fb51a5&itok=p09sBu3Y) landscape dark 0 Strategic Planning & Execution Use essential leadership tools and techniques to plan, manage, and implement complex projects and organizational initiatives from start to finish. Advanced Communication Apply advanced communication skills to articulate complex ideas, persuade stakeholders, and lead through influence across diverse audiences. Team & Culture Building Build and support diverse teams while creating inclusive organizational cultures where people and performance thrive together. Ethical Decision-Making Identify and navigate ethical dilemmas across varied organizational settings, leading with the integrity that lasting leadership requires. Data-Driven Leadership Apply metrics and performance measures to drive process improvement, evaluate outcomes, and make informed leadership decisions. A Personal Leadership Philosophy Develop a personal leadership philosophy that integrates proven strategies with your own values, style, and professional priorities. Organizational Leadership: Skills That Move Organizations Forward Manhattan University's M.S. in Organizational Leadership builds the practical, transferable skills today's organizations rely on. Graduates leave prepared to lead complex initiatives, communicate with impact, and guide diverse teams through change with confidence and integrity. Intro above Cards Cards (border around each item) white 0 ## **Learn From Experienced Leaders** The faculty in Manhattan University's Organizational Leadership program are accomplished professionals and scholars who have led across business, healthcare, law, government, and the nonprofit sector. They bring research and real-world experience in conflict management, communication, public service, and workforce development directly into your coursework, mentoring you as you develop your own leadership practice. [Meet our Faculty](/academics/engineering/departments/civil-environmental/faculty "Faculty | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering") light 0 Heading Potential Careers Graduates of the M.S. in Organizational Leadership advance into leadership and management roles across corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, and public-sector organizations, equipped to guide teams, manage change, and drive results. Hide filter UI Off white 0 About Kakos School of Arts and Sciences The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Manhattan University, where rigorous inquiry meets the Lasallian Catholic commitment to educating the whole person. The School brings together the humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional graduate programs, fostering critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and a sense of purpose. Its graduate offerings, including the M.S. in Organizational Leadership, are taught by accomplished faculty who combine scholarship with real-world experience and a dedication to student mentorship. Grounded in a mission of dignity, service, and respect, the School prepares graduates to lead and contribute meaningfully in their professions and communities. [Explore Kakos School of Arts and Sciences](/academics/kakos) Image ![View of campus in the fall at Manhattan Univeristy](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-01/2025-campus-outside-1920x1080.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=Q1UZ7cv-) square dark 0 Program Costs & Aid program-costs ## Program Costs & Financial Aid Manhattan University is committed to making a high-quality, career-focused graduate education accessible and affordable. Graduate students may qualify for assistantships, scholarships, and federal aid that significantly reduce the overall cost of attendance. - [**View Tuition & Fees**](/graduate/tuition-fees "Tuition & Fees | Graduate") - [**View Graduate Assistantships**](/admissions/financial-aid/student-employment/graduate-lab-assistantships "Graduate and Lab Assistantships | Financial Aid") - [**Explore Scholarships Scholarships**](/admissions/financial-aid/loans-grants/scholarships-and-grants "Aid, Scholarships and Grants") - [**View Graduate Federal Aid and Grants**](/graduate/financial-aid "Grants and Loans | Graduate") A Manhattan University education is an investment in your future, and we are dedicated to helping you access the resources that make it possible. [Learn More About Graduate Costs and Financial Aid](/graduate "Graduate Education") Admission Information admission-info ## Admissions Information for Manhattan University **Start Your Journey in Organizational Leadership** Applying to Manhattan University is simple and straightforward. Review the requirements below to take the next step toward advancing your career. **Requirements:** - Bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (or recognized equivalent) - Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale - Undergraduate degree normally in the same discipline; applicants from other engineering disciplines may be required to complete prerequisite coursework - Official transcripts from all institutions attended [Learn More about Graduate Admissions](/graduate "Graduate Education") [Learn More about International Graduate Admissions](/graduate/admissions/graduate-requirements "Graduate Student Requirements") white 0 Content Prepare for the Real World At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help. [Apply Today](/admissions/apply) [Visit Manhattan University](/admissions/visit) [Request Information](/admissions/undergraduate/request-information) Image ![Aerial photo of Manhattan University](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-03/drone-2025-3200x2400.jpg?h=9b8bd6ff&itok=xYR2ar43) landscape Hide filter UI Off dark 0 Advance your career with Manhattan University's online M.S. in Organizational Leadership. Flexible, accelerated, and designed for working adults.