Want to become a change agent in an ever-changing global economy?
ACE’s M.S. in Organizational Leadership helps current and aspiring leaders learn to promote positive change, make data-informed decisions, lead by example, and solve complex problems with sustainable solutions. Using real-world case studies that bring leadership philosophies to life, you will learn to improve organizational performance, strengthen your leadership, and have the tools to advance your career and succeed. In short, you’ll train to be the kind of leader that other leaders seek.
in the nation for most master's degrees conferred in education overall.*
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How you'll get there.
- Your first 5-week course explores leadership theories, frameworks, and philosophies. Other courses cover leading virtual business operations, organizational change management, ethical leadership, human resources management, strategic planning, business communication, and financial management.
- You will customize your program by choosing a 3-course focus of study from one of the following options: Business Performance Management, Data Analytics, Diversity & Inclusion, or Sustainability. You may also create a General Track by choosing any three courses from the above options that best suit your needs.
- At the end of the program, you can apply the credits you’ve earned toward ACE’s MBA in Social Impact or one of our Ed.D. programs.
What you can expect along the way.
- Leading by Example This innovative program is itself a demonstration of the kind of leadership we teach and practice. You’ll learn to work within an asynchronous online environment with diverse classmates and instructors who are all practitioners in the field. You’ll experience instructional technology that includes gamification and simulations. You’ll see how ACE advocates for and advances a socially responsible corporate mission.
- Competitive Pricing We’re committed to keeping education affordable. An online degree from ACE makes good business sense, with a total cost (including fees) of $9,500**. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for a graduate with a master’s degree in business is at least $20,000 greater than the median annual wage for a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business, which can deliver a strong return on your ACE investment. Most students pay out-of-pocket each course, or we have payment options available if you need them.
- Choose Where to Make an Impact Customize your program with a focus of study that aligns with your goals. Choose from Business Performance Management, Data Analytics, Diversity & Inclusion, or Sustainability, in addition to the General Track.
- Support Every Step of the Way The virtual classroom means we can provide convenient, accessible ways to get support 24/7. As an ACE student, you’ll have a Student Success Coach from enrollment to graduation. Your coach will answer questions, offer support, and help point you in the right direction along your journey. Every ACE student also has free access to 7.5 hours of tutoring a month through Tutor.com as well as many other resources to have a meaningful student experience.
- No Textbooks to Buy ACE makes it easy to get the information you need without buying textbooks. Our robust online library provides access to your class readings, Harvard Business Cases, journals, periodicals, and other resources — all included in the total cost. Like everything we do, there’s built-in support, too. Our librarian is available through live chat, email, text, or phone to help you in your research and assist in obtaining non-digital documents you may need for an assignment.
- Credits that Take You Even Further After you complete the MS in Organizational Leadership, you can earn an MBA in Social Impact in less time. You may also apply credits earned in this program toward an Ed.D. at ACE.
What it costs
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Total Tuition
34 semester credits
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$235 per credit
$7,990
Fees
$50 Application Fee
$1,360 Technology & Library Fee
($40 per credit)
$100 Program Conferral Fee
$1,510
Total Program Cost1
$9,500
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Multiple Degree Pathways
After you complete your M.S. in Organizational Leadership, you can earn a second degree in less time due to the overlap in required courses. If you’re interested in earning an MBA in Social Impact, visit our Multiple Degree Pathways page.
Courses
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
Explore the classes you'll take to fulfill this program's 34 semester credit requirement. For more information, a complete list of requirements, and course options, see the College Catalog.
Choose your focus of study.
Nine of your semester credits will specialize in a focus area of your choice. View the College Catalog for full descriptions. You also have the option of customizing this program by selecting a General Track and choosing the zero courses that best fit your needs.
- Business Performance Management
- Data Analytics
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Sustainability
Core Courses (25 semester credits)
Focus of Study
Customize this degree by choosing a three - course Focus of Study to fulfill the remaining nine semester credits.
Business Performance Management
Data Analytics
Diversity & Inclusion
Sustainability
General Track (9 semester credits)
Any zero of courses from the courses above.
Admission Requirements
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
ACE General Admission Requirements
- Complete and submit all application components including the admission application, including the enrollment agreement, and payment agreement.
- Submit the nonrefundable application fee.*
- Provide official transcripts from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education indicating successful completion of the level of education required for entry to the program.**
*The application fee is valid for one year from date of submission.
**Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of professional experience, test scores, or an interview.
Program Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's or Highest Post Baccalaureate degree earned
- Minimum grade point average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale for full admission
- Minimum grade point average 2.00 on a 4.00 scale for provisional admission
*Source: ACE college systems, Office of Institutional Analytics, 2020 Graduate Exit Survey
**According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for a graduate with a master's degree in business is at least $20,000 greater than the median annual wage for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in business. Getting a masters degree at ACE can deliver a strong return on your investment.
1This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program credit hours, the receipt of, or eligibility for, institutional or non-institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, and adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section.
State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
It is a state of California requirement that a student who pays his or her tuition is required to pay a state-imposed assessment two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, for the California Student Tuition Recovery Fund. For more information and to see if you must pay the state-imposed assessment for Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) click here.
For information on international transcript requirements, see the Admissions Information section of the College Catalog.
For English as a second language applicant information, see the Admissions Information section of the College Catalog.
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