Master of Science in Leadership, Management, and Organization Development
Admission and Application Requirements
LIOS is committed to excellence in the education of senior executives, managers, union officials, change agents (internal and external), organization development practitioners, and other leaders. The program helps leaders at all levels learn to utilize their own strengths to bring about significant change in their work environments. It is specifically designed to help participants gain the skills and knowledge necessary to support the business strategies of their organizations. The foremost goal of the program is to help leaders acquire the strong set of interpersonal skills and deep self-awareness necessary to bring an authentic and connected presence to their workplace.
This is a program for leaders and managers who want to be both supportive of and influential with others and who believe their personal development is central to achieving organizational objectives. Effective leaders are willing to suspend blame in favor of getting results and are able to keep relationships intact while giving and receiving feedback non-defensively. Such effective leaders easily initiate open dialogue and are willing to work in partnership with others.
Prospective students must submit the following materials to be considered for admission to the Master of Science inLeadership, Management, and Organization Development program:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts
- Personal statement/essay
- Current Resume
- Recommendation letters
- Interview
- Online Application
Program Deadlines
The application and all supporting materials are due July 18, 2025. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.