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Master of Science in Leadership - Liberal Studies |
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| Course Title: |
Master of Science in Leadership - Liberal Studies | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Liberal Arts | |
| College: |
Duquesne University 
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| Course Description: |
The Master of Science in Leadership with a concentration in Liberal Studies emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and integrity in leaders. As illuminated by some of the great thinkers of the past and present, this approach to leadership education focuses on the dimensions of human nature and human behavior. The program emphasizes the examination of the world in which today's leaders will function as well as self-assessment and development of skills that are crucial to the leader's role. This program reflects the mission of Duquesne University to teach ethical leadership within this increasingly complex world. Courses include The Humanistic Perspective; Valuing a Diverse Workforce; Social, Political and Economic Issues; and Conflict Resolution. You will have developed the values to guide your decisions, a vision of leadership, and the skills and knowledge to translate your vision into reality upon completion of this degree. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Masters Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Students must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Master of Science in Leadership - Liberal Studies (Duquesne University) The online Master of Science in Leadership - Liberal Studies from the Duquesne University is the excellent option for individuals seeking to improve their leadership skills and their understanding of the world through which the leaders of today must face. Through the study of leadership in the context of the liberal arts and social sciences, students will gain the skills and knowledge that can help them advance in their current or future career. In this program, students will have the opportunity to work with peer-learning network that will help develop their decision-making skills from leadership, ethical and analytical perspectives. This liberal studies degree focuses on the value of integrity and social responsibility in leaders, as well as the dimensions of human behavior and human nature through a leadership education approach. Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Leadership - Liberal Studies program will be able to: • acquire goal-oriented teaming abilities • improve coaching skills for enhancing performance in other people • learn how to adapt to change in a fast-changing organization and external environment • provide solutions, not just problems, to the cutting edge • establish a more expansive perspective of the social, economic, and political issues that impact today's organizations • attain the skill to communicate with all levels in an organization • conform to creative and new perspectives on organizational issues • embrace individual responsibility as the key to success In addition to the cultivation of the ability to lead as the emphasis of the program, students will sharpen and improve a set of skills like critical thinking, problem solving, motivate and empower people, and to communicate effectively and persuasively. They will also broaden their intellectual horizons through studying how our past great thinkers explained and understood leadership and how modern day thinkers respond to their ideas about leadership. The program emphasizes the self-assessment and development of skills that are critical to playing a leader's role. This program includes courses such as: - The Humanistic Perspective; - Social, Political and Economic Issues; - Conflict Resolution; and - Valuing a Diverse Workforce. Furthermore, the program electives gives students the opportunity to explore in-depth several of the most important factors that shape today's global community. Students enrolled in the program will have access to learning resources and support services such as the Duquesne University library, online writing center, and contact with advisors and faculty. They will join a peer-learning network of people from the community and corporate, nonprofit, government and military sectors. After completing the degree program, students will have built a vision of leadership, the values to guide your decisions, as well as the knowledge and skills to convert your vision into reality and become an effective and ethical leader. Admission Requirements: All applicants of the program must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of 2 years of work and military experience is required. An interview with an advisor (can be done by phone for applicants to the online program) is a prerequisite. |
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