Capella University offers a Master of Science in leadership. This 48-credit degree is designed to prepare students for the corporate world by developing their management and organizational skills. The program is offered online and focuses on theory, practice and skill-building. The courses focus on new media, leadership skills development and virtual environments. Students are able to interact with others who are enrolled in the program through the online interface. At some point during the program, students are assigned a "leadership coach" responsible for assessing the student's progress and further developing their skills.
Webster University's master's degree in management and leadership is a 36-credit hours course designed to teach students general management and leadership understanding and skills. By adding 12 credit hours to their studies, students can receive the master's degree in business administration, if they so choose. The program is offered online and covers such areas as basic management, finance and business/managerial ethics. Program courses include management, organizational behavior, managerial behavior and basic finance for managers.
Canada's University of Guelph offers a 24-month online master's degree in leadership. This program is designed to prepare students for leadership and management rolls through both theoretical study and practical skills development. This program is open to students from across North America and takes place online through the school's online learning environment, but it also includes two week-long stays on campus. The degree is designed with a multidisciplinary approach, so students take courses from several fields including business and economics.
Pepperdine University offers a 16-month Master of Science degree in management and leadership. This part-time program is designed for business professionals and aims at developing self-awareness and personal leadership style. The program explores both theoretical knowledge and practical development and offers two focus-options: the MBA -- for managing enterprises -- and the MSL -- for managing individuals and teams. This program requires work experience. The MBA option requires at least two years, while the MSL option requires at least three years of experience, although five years is recommended.