Online Master of Science in Leadership Degree Program

• Overview
• Curriculum Summary
• Course Descriptions
• Admission Information
• Application Process

Overview

Master of Science degree in Leadership Online is a 36 credit hour graduate program, designed to enhance the professional skills of business managers and executives. The program caters to adult professionals who seek to develop and increase their management and leadership roles in business, education, church, and other areas of their professional lives.

Intended to grow the individual’s comprehension of internal and external social, legal, political, and economic forces as they affect the decision-making process within an organization, this accredited degree program has been structured to serve both holders of baccalaureate degrees in business as well as other disciplines.

Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) classes are offered in eight week “hemesters.” Project Team activities enhance the learning process and the development of problem-solving skills. All courses are taught from the foundation of the biblical worldview, and students are taught to lead with conviction, think critically, and achieve success according to Christian principles.

Objectives

The following are the Executive Development Learning Objectives of the Master of Science in Leadership Online program:

• Practice servant leadership using Christ as the model in serving people and society.
• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning in a variety of organizations and environments.
• Prepare to lead others in environments increasingly characterized by change and complexity.
• Master principles of human behavior and motivation to maximize use of human resources.
• Master key functional area skills in marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting, finance, and economics.
• Appreciate the trends of a global world and the need to continually update leadership principles and techniques.
• Complete a significant hands-on project in a live organization and integrate the knowledge and skills from all courses taken.
• Develop organizational-wide skills in structure, coordination, policy, and design of sub-units.
• Master methods of organization change and development.
• Develop the ability to utilize the most recent tools and concepts emerging in management and leadership.
• Interact with executive level leaders from the community to identify current challenges and find strategies to address them.

Master of Science in Leadership Curriculum Summary

Admission Information

As you apply for admission to Belhaven University, previously Belhaven College, you can use this checklist to assist you in the process. Each item required is necessary to apply, be accepted and register at the college. If you have any questions about admission, contact onlineadmission@belhaven.edu

1. COMPLETE the APPLICATION for Admission
   
   
   • Two years of relevant work experience required.
   • Required: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
     
     
2. TRANSFERRING CREDITS
   
   
   • Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended. See Transferability of Credit Notice. You may make copies of the transcript request form provided.
     
     
3. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION
   
   
   • A professional resume which demonstrates a minimum of 2 years of significant full-time work experience.
   • Two completed recommendation forms (one being from a current or former supervisor), if requested.
   • Entrance essay which demonstrates analytical and verbal ability, if requested.
   • A veteran who wishes to be assessed for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a copy of Form DD214 and/or DD295 to Belhaven University.
     
     
4. SUBMIT TEST SCORES
   
   
   • Demonstration of ability to perform graduate level work as exhibited by one of the following:
     • An undergraduate GPA of 2.8 in the last 60 hours and a GPA of 3.0 in 6 hours of business courses
     • MAT score of 350 and an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 hours of study
     • GMAT score of at least 350 and formula score (300XUGPA+GMAT) of at least 1200
     • GRE composite score of at least 750 (350 quantitative and 400 verbal)
   • Proficiency in the English language as demonstrated by at least two years of successful academic work at the college or university level in the United States or by a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based, 173 on the computer-based, or 61 on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
     
     
5. COMPLETE COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS QUESTIONNAIRE
   
   
   • Students taking the online courses are responsible for having the required hardware and software prior to each hemester start date.
   • Complete Computer Requirements Questionnaire and submit online.