Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Dr. Gil Jacobs (left) and Dr. David Frew (right) congratulate Thesis of the Year Award-winner Shawn Waskiewicz.

The Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership is a 33-credit program designed to provide a theoretical and practical framework for professionals who currently hold leadership positions or are aspiring to leadership roles in organizations. The program is integrated by five themes or threads that are woven throughout all courses. These threads are the Mercyhurst mission (service, whole-person development), organizational leadership, written and oral communication, technology and ethics for leaders. The program is designed to meet the needs and schedules of working students. Classes, which meet once a week during the evening or weekend, are taught using a variety of instructional modes.

Program Philosophy

The Organizational Leadership Program challenges students to synthesize contemporary scholarship with insights from our service-oriented, ethically based heritage. Enlightened leaders with the capacity to learn and grow through reflection will meet the mission of our College to work for positive change in our local community as well as the global community.

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Calendar

The graduate program in organizational leadership operates on a three-term calendar. Fall, winter and spring terms are each 10 weeks long. Classes are offered in the evening.

Contacts

Office of Adult and Graduate Admissions
Phone: (814) 824-2297

Dr. Gilbert Jacobs , director of organizational leadership program
Office location: 303 Preston
Phone: (814) 824-2390
E-mail: gjacobs@mercyhurst.edu

Candace Schiffer, M.A. , assistant director of adult and graduate programs
Phone: (814) 824-3384
Fax: (814) 824-2055
E-mail: cschiffer@mercyhurst.edu