Organizational Leadership Programs
B-CU offers both a master’s and a certificate program in organizational leadership, both fully online. Can leadership be taught, cultivated, and understood deeply so as to be applied to the most challenging situations you might face? The answer is unreservedly yes. Designed primarily for learners with one to three years of experience, the program is also a good refresher for more experienced professionals.
Master’s in Organizational Leadership
If one thinks of those leaders who made a distinctive impact, who changed their organizations, communities and the world for the better, who were ethical and value-centered, who made informed data-driven decisions, who saw things no one else could see, who solved problems few might risk addressing who not only managed but transformed, then one might ask, can this be taught? Is there a place to acquire these skills? There is.
And Bethune-Cookman offers an exceptional online master’s, grounded in our HBCU traditions and focused on developing knowledge and skills you’ll be able to put to work immediately on the job.
- A flexible online program including face-to-face sessions
- 39 credits
- Non-Thesis and Thesis option
- Complete the degree in 2 semesters (9 Cr every Sub-Term-8 weeks)
- Courses offered in the Fall & Spring
- An extensive study of leadership strategies.
- Use of "action research" to solve real problems while gaining practical leadership experience.
- The integration of ethics into leadership practices
- Certificate Program available (12 hours).
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is a 39-credit online program offering both thesis and non-thesis (capstone paper) tracks. It is an interdisciplinary degree program designed for working adults – to help you enhance your leadership skills while equipping you with an ethical foundation in civic participation.
Master of Organizational Leadership Vertical Curriculum
| Semester 1 - Required Virtual Orientation at the beginning of the Semester* | |||
| Subterm 1 | |||
| 601 | Leadership Theory & Principles & Practices | 3 | 1st 8 weeks |
| 605 | Critical Reflection & Transformative Leadership | 3 | 1st 8 weeks |
| 613 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 | 1st 8 weeks |
| Subterm 1 Total | 9 | ||
| Subterm 2 | |||
| 638 | Data Collection, Analysis and Statistics | 3 | 2nd 8 weeks |
| 640 | Action Research I-Methodology | 3 | 2nd 8 weeks |
| Subterm 2 Total | 6 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
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Subterm 1 |
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| 621 | Leadership & Civic Engagement | 3 | 1st 8 weeks |
| 697 | Action Research Thesis/Capstone | 1 | 1st 8 weeks |
| 645 / 633a |
Action Research II - Data collection or Internship II |
3 | 16 weeks |
| 698 | Action Research Thesis/Capstone | 1 | 16 weeks |
| Subterm 1 Total | 8 | ||
| Subterm 2 | |||
| 611 | Org. Change & Dynamics | 3 | 2nd 8 weeks |
| 615 | Cognition & Communication | 3 | 2nd 8 weeks |
| Subterm 2 Total | 6 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
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Subterm 1 |
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| 650 / 652 a | 3 | 16 weeks | |
| 699 | Action Research Thesis/Capstone | 1 | 16 weeks |
| 625 | Special Topics in Leadership | 3 | 1st 8 weeks |
| Subterm 1 Total | 7 | ||
| Subterm 2 | |||
| 623 | Social Justice & Multicultural Leadership | 3 | 2nd 8 weeks |
| Subterm 2 Total | 3 | ||
Lead 651 Thesis Continuation 1 credit required to complete thesis/capstone paper if not successfully completed in Lead 650/Lead 652.
*Required virtual sessions throughout the semester (approximately 4-6 sessions per course)
aNon Thesis Track students will take these. Thesis track students will take Lead 645 and Lead 650.
- Application for Admission
- Two letters of professional recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Minimum 2.75 cumulative undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale
- A lower than 2.75 GPA is considered for provisional admission.
Faculty
Dr. Ranjna Patel
Professor, & Chair-Department of Leadership Studies
Telephone: 386-481 2808
Email: patelr@cookman.edu
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Dr. Cecily Ball
Assistant Professor
Telephone: 386-481-2073
Email: ballc@cookman.edu
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Dr. Darryl Frazier
Assistant Professor
Telephone: 386-481-2418
Email: frazierd@cookman.edu
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Dr. Michael Humphreys
Associate Professor-Ethics
Telephone: 386-481-2758
Email: humphreysm@cookman.edu
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Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Douglas RiveroEmail: Riverod@cookman.edu
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Information for New MSOL Students
New-student orientation for the spring term will be held on the first day of classes from 7-8 pm. For new students, please review the information presented on this page, and complete the steps below prior to orientation to ensure you are ready for online work.
Lead 601-Leadership Theory, Principles and Practices
Lead 605 Critical Reflection & Organizational Leadership
Lead 613-Ethical Decision Making
To register, login to Wildcat Web.
Follow the B-CU bookstore link below to shop by course and order textbooks online.
Please click on the link below to learn about the library resources and how to use the library as an online student.
To view, all online education resources visit the Cyber Wildcat Center.
* MSOL Thesis/Capstone Paper Handbook (PDF)
For help, call: 386-481-2600
Returning MSOL Students
There is no orientation for returning students. Please begin the semester by attending your first scheduled class. Classes start the week of August 17 to 21. Refer to Wildcat Web and your registration information for class schedules and virtual meeting times.
