Key information
Duration: Full-time 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting January 2027, May 2027, and August 2027. Apply anytime.
Language: English
English requirements: Duolingo English Test: 110; TOEFL iBT: 79; PTE Academic: 53; IELTS: 6.5
Delivered: On Campus, Online
Campus Location: Chicago, United States; Orange, United States; Addison, United States; Los Angeles, United States; Washington, D.C., United States.
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location.
Overview
Businesses large and small increasingly recognize the critical distinction between a manager and a leader; between someone who merely assigns tasks, and someone who paints a vision and then inspires employees to work effectively toward achieving it. Organizational leadership professionals work in both for-profit and nonprofit settings, helping to clearly define and communicate organizational objectives and strategy.
Graduates of this Organizational Leadership program from The Chicago School will critically evaluate and synthesize relevant research and theory in their exploration of organizational leadership. To examine psychological and leadership principles in a broad range of settings, the curriculum will cover a range of topics:
- Diversity
- Ethics
- Research strategies
- Strategic change management
- Team building
- Organizational interventions
- Interpersonal dynamics
- Leadership methodologies
Career
The Chicago School prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Data is pulled by a third-party tool called Lightcast, which includes data from sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, and other government databases. The information below represents a regional and national career outlook related to this degree programme.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Personality and Life Span in the Workplace
- Systems Theory
- Group and Team Leadership
- Residency Requirement (Online Students Only)
- Competency Examination
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.2
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 110; TOEFL iBT: 79; PTE Academic: 53; IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- Application
- Application fee: $50
- A master’s degree from an accredited university in behavioral sciences, organizational discipline or other related field
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Official college/university transcripts
- Students must submit official transcripts from all schools where a degree was earned.
- It is recommended that transcripts are submitted from all schools where credit was received to enhance their applications.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Essay
- Statement of Research Interests
- Preferred 3 or more years of work experience prior to admission
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Visit programme website for tuition fees.
Living costs
Chicago, United States: 1,810-3,477 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Check programme website for details.