Leadership Master of Science

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) at Drake University is designed to serve the needs of:

  • Emerging and aspiring leaders who wish to better understand their own leadership strengths and areas for development 
  • Professionals interested in developing leadership capacity in others 
  • Anyone interested in advanced studies in the fields of leadership
  • Working adults seeking to advance their careers and develop their leadership skills

MSL Courses are held primarily on weekends (Friday nights and Saturdays). Students may choose to take all courses in a standard face-to-face format for maximum interaction with cohort members and networking opportunities. Students may also choose to complete some of the courses online. Both options allow you to complete the program and earn your degree in less than two years. Classes are highly practical and interactive, allowing you to immediately apply what you learn to your workplace.

The MSL core coursework addresses key leadership topics including:

  • Inspiring and involving others
  • Leading change
  • Influencing others
  • Future thinking and innovation

Students may complete the leadership concentration or the talent development concentration.