Top Leadership Masters & MBA Degrees
Leadership can be exerted across numerous industries and professions, from business to healthcare to education, and beyond. Gaining an MBA or other graduate-level masters degree in a subject such as business administration, management, or leadership will help individuals achieve their career goals of being in leadership positions. Below are the top online colleges that offer leadership or similar degree programs.
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Walden University : Walden University's M.S. in Leadership is a general degree that emphasizes leadership skills, but gets much more specific with its nine specializations, human resources leadership and leadership development. The core skills of excellent leadership are the focus, such as Leading Vibrant and Diverse Teams, and Leadership in a Global Landscape. An MBA in leadership is also available.
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Capella University : Capella University's MS in Leadership program offers a general leadership specialization, but also offers specializations in very specific areas like education leadership, educational administration leadership, public safety leadership, and leadership coaching. Having such a specific focus to your degree allows your resume to stand out from the crowd in your chosen area. All programs include lessons in new media, sustainability, ethics, social responsibility and talent development which translate to any industry.
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Liberty University : Liberty University's MA in Management & Leadership and MBA in Leadership both blend business acumen and leadership ability into a powerful combination that allows you to get the most out of your teams and individual employees, and manage your business to its best advantage. Graduates become effective and valued managers in finance, human resources, retail, non-profit, or become more successful entrepreneurs.
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Post University : Post University's MBA program with a Leadership Concentration takes a unique approach to teaching leadership. Students must evaluate themselves as leaders in addition to discussing leadership models designed to regain public trust, lead people and organizations, and deal with change. The program is designed with the working professional in mind.
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University of Liverpool : University of Liverpool's online MBA in Leadership degree program covers basic and advanced leadership concepts and techniques in a global context. Emphasis is placed on leading diverse workforces from different cultures, countries, and value systems. Since the University of Liverpool's online classrooms are open to people from all over the world, there are many opportunities for global networking.
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South University : South University's MS in Leadership program pairs practical business skills and strategies with the harder to define skills necessary to bring out the best of individuals and teams. Classes within the program include interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution, and human resources management. Graduates will be prepared to take on leadership positions in any organization.
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Bellevue University : Future leaders need a solid foundation in the skills required to earn the respect and confidence of others, and they can find this education at Bellevue University's MA in leadership program. The curriculum is developed to utilize your critical thinking skills and integrate your real-life experiences.
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Grand Canyon University : The Master of Business in Administration in leadership and the dual MBA/MS in leadership programs provide the student with cross-functional management skills and skills necessary to be an effective leader. Graduates are found in business, the government, and non-profit sectors.
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University of Phoenix : The University of Phoenix Master of Management program teaches students the skills they need to handle all aspects of managing an organization. Classes range from covering the everyday details of finance and accounting to the more conceptual aspects of managerial roles, like Transformational Leadership, or Creativity, Innovation, and Organizational Design.
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Kaplan University : Kaplan University's MS in Management with a focus on Leadership is a very specific degree program designed to produce effective leaders in real-life business situations. Students analyze theories and trends in leadership and organizational behavior and examine finance practices and human resources management, as well as learning how to lead teams, coach and mentor to inspire individuals.
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Ashford University : Ashford University's comprehensive MA in Organizational Management program offers specializations in global management, health care administration, human resources management, organizational leadership, project management, public administration and supply chain management. Learning to apply leadership skills to your specific area of interest sets this program apart. The MBA in organizational leadership combines the aforementioned with a foundation in best business practices.
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American InterContinental University : American InterContinental University's M.Ed. in Leadership of Educational Organizations prepares students specifically for taking on administrative positions within education. Graduates go on to careers as administrators, deans, instructional managers, and assistant principals, though additional certification may be required for some positions. The degree can be completed in ten months.
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Keiser University : Keiser University's MBA in Leadership for Managers program prepares students to solve real-world business problems through general coursework in marketing, international business, information systems, accounting and finance. More specialized courses in human resource management, leadership development, and business strategies round out the leadership skills that make graduates into effective managers.
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Complete Collection of Schools with Masters in Leadership Degree Programs
Updated: August 9, 2011 (Sorted Alphabetically by State)
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Alabama (Top)
Arizona (Top)
Arkansas (Top)
California (Top)
- Azusa Pacific University
- Biola University
- Brandman University
- California Lutheran University
- California Miramar University
- California Polytechnic State University
- California State University, East Bay
- California State University, Northridge
- Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
- Mount St. Mary's College
- National University
- Pepperdine University
- Saint Mary's College of California
- San José State University
- Santa Clara University
- University of California Davis
- University of San Diego
- University of San Francisco
- University of Southern California
- Woodbury University
Colorado (Top)
- Colorado State University
- Colorado Technical University
- Naropa University
- Regis University
- University of Denver
Connecticut (Top)
Delaware (Top)
District of Columbia (Top)
Florida (Top)
- Florida State University
- Nova Southeastern University
- Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Southeastern University
- Stetson University
- University of Florida
- University of North Florida
- University of South Florida
Georgia (Top)
- Brenau University
- Kennesaw State University
- Mercer University
- South University
- University of Georgia
Idaho (Top)
Illinois (Top)
- American InterContinental University
- Aurora University
- DePaul University
- Elmhurst College
- Judson University
- Lewis University
- North Central College
- Northern Illinois University
- Saint Xavier University
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- University of Illinois Chicago
Indiana (Top)
Iowa (Top)
Kansas (Top)
Kentucky (Top)
Louisiana (Top)
Maine (Top)
Maryland (Top)
Massachusetts (Top)
- Boston University
- Bridgewater State University
- Framingham State University
- Havard Graduate School of Education
- Nichols College
- Northeastern University
- Simmons College
- Northeastern University
Michigan (Top)
- Central Michigan University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Lawrence Technological University
- Oakland University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Spring Arbor University
- Western Michigan University
- Western Michigan University
Minnesota (Top)
- Augsburg College
- Capella University
- Concordia University
- Crown College
- Globe University
- Minnesota State University Mankato
- Northwestern College
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- St. Catherine University
- The College of St. Scholastica
- University of Minnesota
- University of Minnesota Duluth
- Walden University
Mississippi (Top)
Missouri (Top)
- Evangel University
- Maryville University
- Park University
- Saint Louis University
- Truman State University
Montana (Top)
Nebraska (Top)
New Hampshire (Top)
New Jersey (Top)
- Montclair State University
- Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
- Seton Hall University
- Thomas Edison State College
New York (Top)
- Canisius College
- Columbia University
- Daemen College
- Hofstra University
- Mercy College
- New York University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- State University of New York Plattsburgh
- Stony Brook University
- Syracuse University
- Union Graduate College
North Carolina (Top)
North Dakota (Top)
Ohio (Top)
Oklahoma (Top)
Oregon (Top)
Pennsylvania (Top)
- Cabrini College
- Duquesne University
- Eastern University
- Geneva College
- Immaculata University
- La Salle University
- Lehigh University
- Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
- Mercyhurst Graduate College
- Pennsylvania State University
- Robert Morris University
- The American College
- University of Pennsylvania
South Carolina (Top)
South Dakota (Top)
Tennessee (Top)
Texas (Top)
- Dallas Baptist University
- LeTourneau University
- Our Lady of the Lake University
- Southern Methodist University
- St. Edward's University
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Texas Tech University
- The University of Texas at El Paso
- The University of Texas-Pan American
- University of Texas at Arlington
Utah (Top)
Vermont (Top)
Virginia (Top)
Washington (Top)
- Bakke Graduate University
- City University of Seattle
- Gonzaga University
- Moody Bible Institute
- Northwest University
- Seattle University
- University of Washington
- University of Washington Bothell
West Virginia (Top)
- Mountain State University
- Salem International University
- West Virginia Univeristy
- Wheeling Jesuit University
Wisconsin (Top)
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