Master of Science in Leadership and Innovation

M.S. Degree Requirements

  • LEAD500 Organizational Leadership and Self Development (3)
  • LEAD501 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making: Methods of Organizational Research (3)
  • LEAD502 Leadership and Organizational Ethics, Values, and Social Environment (3)
  • LEAD513 Developing Leadership Skills: One-on-One Leadership, Conflict Management, and Team Building (3)
  • LEAD514 Leadership and Community: Empowerment, Collaboration and Dialogue (3)
  • LEAD515 The Business of Leadership: Financial, Organizational, and Cultural (3)
  • LEAD555 Leadership Applications Across the Sectors: Business, Social Impact, and Higher Education (3)
  • LEAD529 Transformational Leadership and Organizational Change (3)
  • LEAD530 Modeling, Branding, and Marketing Your Leadership (3)
  • LEAD540 Research Project/Thesis in Leadership and Innovation I (3)
  • LEAD541 Research Project/Thesis in Leadership and Innovation II (3)
  • LEAD560 Capstone Course in Leadership (3)

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 36 CREDITS

Specialty Track

Leadership and Innovation students complete a leadership immersion, customize their research project/thesis, conduct an organizational analysis, and complete assignments within one of four specialization tracks: Business; Health Professions; Social Impact Organizations; or Higher Education.

Program Structure and Time Limitation

Students in the program enter and finish as a cohort, maintaining continuous registration in sequenced courses. The cohort model fosters leadership learning with a discourse that brings external contemporary leadership issues into the classroom.  The cohort learning community provides opportunities to practice leadership & collaborative skills in a supportive environment.  The ordinary time limitation for completion of the program is three years from the time of first enrollment.  Compliance with the time limitation will be monitored by the Program Director. While this model offers an optimal learning experience, exceptions may be made for people who must temporarily leave the program. Such students are advised to discuss their situation with the Program Director and file a formal Leave of Absence. The precise timing of the student’s return from leave will be subject to the sequence availability within an appropriate cohort for the student’s re-entry to the program. In cases where the lack of an appropriate cohort causes a student to exceed the allowed one-year leave of absence from the program, the student will be permitted, and expected, to re-enroll at the earliest availability of an appropriate cohort. All other Daemen University policies on Leaves of Absence and time limitations for program completion (including extensions) will apply.

Requirements for Graduation

A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 must be maintained to remain in good standing.  A failed course must be repeated. It may also be necessary to repeat coursework in which a grade below B (3.0) has been earned in order to maintain the 3.0 overall GPA. A student is allowed a maximum of two repeats before being dismissed from the Leadership and Innovation program.

All graduate students are required to file an Application for Degree form with the Registrar’s Office at the onset of the final term of study. The application form is accessible on the Registrar’s web page.

Advanced Certificate – Leadership and Innovation

A post-baccalaureate certificate program is available for candidates who possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. The purpose of this program is to enhance the student’s knowledge and skills in leadership and innovation.

This program will meet the needs of any individual who is interested in expanding their capacity to lead by increasing awareness of oneself, groups, organizations, and systems.  The program is also useful as it prepares professionals to help their organizations navigate change and foster innovation.  Students who pursue the post-baccalaureate certificate have the option of continuing in the program to complete the requirements for the Master of Science in Leadership and Innovation.

REQUIREMENTS

  • LEAD500 Organizational Leadership and Self Development (3)
  • LEAD501 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making: Methods of Organizational Research (3)
  • LEAD513 Developing Leadership Skills: One-on-One Leadership, Conflict Management, and Team Building (3)
  • LEAD515 The Business of Leadership: Financial, Organizational, and Cultural (3)
  • LEAD555 Leadership Applications Across the Sectors: Business, Social Impact, and Higher Education (3)

Program Elective

  • SELECT ONE:
    • LEAD502 Leadership and Organizational Ethics, Values, and Social Environment (3)
    • LEAD529 Transformational Leadership and Organizational Change (3)
    • LEAD530 Modeling, Branding and Marketing Your Leadership (3)
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS = 18 CREDITS

Certificate: Admission Requirements

This post-baccalaureate certificate requires possession of a bachelor’s degree.

Application for Certificate: All graduate students are required to file an Application for Certificate form with the Registrar’s Office at the onset of the final term of study. The application form is accessible on the Registrar’s web page as well as at this link – Application for Certificate.

NOTE

Consumer Information on Certificate Programs is published on the Daemen Website.