Online Master's in Organizational Leadership

Brown's online master of science in organizational leadership equips working professionals to confidently lead organizations by managing critical relationships, navigating complex environments and guiding diverse teams to achieve mission essential goals.

Program Overview

Today's leadership is about influence at every level. It’s about managing up, down and across an organization. Brown’s 100% online master’s in organizational leadership degree program prepares you to increase your impact and develop the skills to lead your organization’s future as you support, inspire and elevate those around you. By offering a comprehensive and flexible curriculum tailored to current industry demands, the master’s in organizational leadership program will equip graduates with the necessary skills to thrive in dynamic and competitive environments. The online master’s in organizational leadership will provide students with leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting, and will fulfill Brown University's commitment to preparing professionals who can lead and innovate in various sectors. The program’s curriculum blends contemporary theory with practical application, focusing on key areas like leadership psychology, power and politics, group dynamics, ethical leadership, social responsibility, conflict resolution and negotiation, change management and organizational culture.

Program Outcomes

By the end of this program students will achieve the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key management theories, leadership styles, and organizational behavior, enabling them to effectively analyze and navigate complex organizational dynamics and become effective leaders in diverse organizational contexts.

• Exhibit ethical leadership behaviors and a commitment to social responsibility, applying ethical decision-making frameworks to promote integrity, accountability, and social impact within organizations.

• Understand the skills and strategies necessary to lead and manage high-performing teams, foster collaboration, communicate effectively, navigate power structures, and achieve organizational goals.

• Demonstrate proficiency in change management, equipped with strategies for leading successful change initiatives, managing resistance, and facilitating organizational transitions to adapt to evolving business environments.

• Exhibit proficiency in influence, conflict resolution and negotiation, equipped with communication skills, negotiation tactics, and essential techniques to manage conflicts constructively and negotiate win-win solutions in organizational settings.