Are you wondering if Peirce College’s MS in Organizational Leadership & Management (MSOLM) is the right program for you? Check our FAQ for quick answers to any remaining questions you have so you can get enroll today with confidence.
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management degree is a practical, business and psychology-related program, designed to provide skills to influence and guide people and their interpersonal relationships in the workplace, in order to effectively attain organizational goals. The program is of a practical, career focus and primarily for working adult students.
The MSOLM degree program provides the essential skills for developing organizations and increasing organizational effectiveness, focusing on organizational behavior, development, structure, effectiveness, leadership and management. Graduates of the program will be equipped to become effective leaders in the competitive, global business community by developing and implementing interventions to create interpersonal, group, inter-group or organization-wide change.
In the MSOLM program, our primary goal is to prepare you for a successful, rewarding career in organizational change, consultation, leadership and management. You’ll utilize your analytical and diagnostic skills by implementing, planning and improving processes for institutional, team, and individual development in their final project.
A total of 30-36 credit hours, depending on your concentration, are required to complete the MSOLM degree.
You may apply a maximum of six graduate credit hours earned at an accredited institution toward the requirements for a master’s degree at Peirce College, dependent upon the course description and learning outcomes. Approval to apply any transferred credits toward the MSOLM degree program must be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
You must have completed courses considered for transfer within five years prior to the date of enrollment at Peirce College, and you must have earned a grade of at least a B.
Courses are offered in online and hybrid formats. Courses are offered in seven-week sessions, and students may attend on a full-time or part-time basis. Many students complete the program in 18-24 months.
Application deadlines are posted to here. We have six start times every year.
Apply Today. Contact us if you have any questions about the application process at peircegradstudies@peirce.edu or 215.670.9325
Candidates are required to possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and should have a baccalaureate GPA of 2.75 or above. If you have a GPA below 2.75, you are still encouraged to apply for provisional acceptance.
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Email us at peircegradstudies@peirce.edu or call 215.670.9325 or 1.888.273.4723.
Our goal is to inform you as soon as possible. You should expect to hear if you’ve been accepted within two weeks of completing your application and submitting all required documents.
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management falls within the regional accreditation of Peirce College. Peirce is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000.
The 2023-24 tuition is $772 per credit hour. Each course is three (3) credit hours. For information regarding financial aid availability, please contact the Dean of Graduate Studies or visit the Graduate Studies Financial Aid page.
There is a one-time $50 application fee and a $200 per term services fee. Textbooks for each course will cost approximately $100 – $150.
Tuition reimbursement is available to students who have the option of being reimbursed by their employer. Other payment options include Tuition Deferment, Direct Billing and Payment Plan. For detailed information on these payment options, please contact the Business Office at 215-670-9600.
Peirce has a proven track record of working with adult students returning to college after being away from the classroom for years. The average age of our undergraduate students is 39, and we specialize in serving adult learners. Many of our students share your concern about returning to school after being away for so long and need help juggling graduate school with an already busy life. We emphasize convenience and flexibility in accommodating busy personal and professional schedules.
Students may attend the program on either a part-time or full-time basis.
The MSOLM program is specifically structured to accommodate professionals who work full-time and want to enhance their professional credentials. You are permitted to complete the program in a period of time between 18 months and 6 years.
All of our students have busy schedules, which is why they choose Peirce. Our program’s flexible format is designed to enable busy adults complete the program without sacrificing their personal and professional responsibilities.
No. The MSOLM is a broad-based program applicable to business and non-business majors.
You may be asked to take a refresher course and/or a writing course if the graduate faculty or Dean of Graduate Studies determines that some additional skills development would enhance the opportunity for your success in the program.
Approval of the faculty advisor indicating that all academic requirements have been fulfilled:
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