Organizational Leadership

Take the lead as you develop organizational leadership skills and business solutions

In the Organizational Leadership track of the Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies (MAAPS), you’ll learn to leverage your existing business skills to influence the direction of organizations and industries.

In the Organizational Leadership master’s degree track, you’ll:

develop and apply effective leadership skills that are crucial to success in the business world
gain the tools needed to apply relevant leadership theories and models
learn to generate solutions to real-world problems within various types of organizations
explore how to positively impact organizations as you advance teams toward a shared corporate vision

To help support your busy schedule, courses for this program are offered online.

Leverage our location and connections with Chicago

Located in the heart of Chicago, you’ll join a community of dynamic educators, peers, alumni and industry leaders in a world-class city. The real-world learning you gain will build more than skills. Here, our passionate faculty members are closely connected to a wide range of industries full of companies and organizations that call Chicago home. With their help and through networking opportunities, you’ll build new connections - taking your life and career to the next level.

Application Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a revolving basis.

Admission Requirements

Submit an online application, official transcripts, résumé or curriculum vitae, a few brief essay questions, and an interview with an admissions committee member.

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Required Courses

You will complete 52 graduate credit hours (13 courses), which includes four residency courses (including a Capstone), six track courses, and three Liberal Learning Seminar courses or electives.

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Information Sessions

Curious about the Organizational Leadership track? Join us every month for an information session about the Masters of Applied in Applied Professional Studies (MAAPS) program. Click the link below for more information and to sign up for our next information session!

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Scholarships and Funding

Graduate school is an investment in your future. Learn about financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and funding for professional organizations.

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Contact Information

For more information about applying, contact The Office of Graduate Admission at (312)-362-5744 or scpsgrad@depaul.edu.

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