Organizational Leadership

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree is a program that challenges students to develop advanced leadership skills in conflict resolution, organizational behavior management, team building, strategic management, employee motivation practices, and communication abilities to name a few. Graduates will be better able to perform in leadership roles and develop more successful and thriving organizations.

Program Mission

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program at Keiser University creates effective leaders by challenging students to critically analyze and solve problems using independent learning. The program equips graduates with the skills of conducting advanced research, solving, and mediating conflicts, managing organizational behavior, building successful teams, motivating employees, and communicating effectively. Graduates will be able to assess the business environment and understand the ethical and legal responsibilities associated with leadership roles and developing alternatives to solve business-related problems.

Program Goals

1. Provide students with advanced leadership and research skills which will enable them to contribute to the business profession.
2. Provide students with the skills to resolve conflicts, manage organizational behavior, lead successful teams, motivate employees, influence policy, execute organizational change, and understand the ethical and legal aspects of organizational leadership.
3. Provide students with professional communication skills.

Gain Job-Ready Skills for an Organizational Leadership Career:

• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic decision-making techniques
• Change management strategies
• Research methods and data interpretation
• Leadership theory and principles
• Organizational development practices
• Human resource management fundamentals
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Team building and talent development
• Problem-solving skills
• Ethical leadership practices

Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With on-campus, online, and hybrid learning options, experienced faculty, and comprehensive student support, Keiser helps learners achieve their personal and professional goals at all levels.

Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and ensures availability of classroom space. Applications for Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.

Credit for courses or degrees completed at another institution is subject to approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs. These courses or degrees must be similar in content and duration to those offered in the program for which an applicant has applied. The Dean of Academic Affairs makes the final decision of accepted transfer credits from the received transcript. However, only courses listed on official transcripts receive permanent official transfer credit. To grant such credit, Keiser University must receive official transcript directly from the previous institution by the end of a student’s first semester. Keiser University requires that, at a minimum, a student complete at least one third of the credit hours required for any graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree through instruction offered by Keiser University. Active duty, reservists, and National Guard service members who are students can complete at a minimum one third of a program at any time through the University. Transfer students are informed in writing of any credits accepted as transferable. Preliminary notification is presented, in most cases, prior to enrollment but in no case later than the end of a transfer student's first semester. Students are responsible for having official transcripts sent to Keiser University from all former institution(s). It may be necessary for students to forfeit some previously earned credit in the transfer process since college philosophies, objectives and programs may vary and change from year to year. Keiser University does not make any blanket assurances or guarantees regarding the acceptance or transferability of credits from other institutions. Each credit evaluation is conducted on a caseby-case basis in accordance with university policy.

Keiser University may accept transfer credits from a college or university recognized by the by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Coursework must be equivalent in content, level, and credit hours to the corresponding Keiser University course/s.

Qualified, accepted master’s degree seeking students may transfer a maximum of 12 graduate level credits, but no more than two-thirds of the total credit hours (whichever is less), required for the program unless otherwise specified by a programmatic accreditor.

Acceptable courses will be equivalent to a B grade or higher unless otherwise specified by programmatic requirements. Courses represented with a Pass or Satisfactory grade may be transferable at the discretion of the program chair and/or appropriate program Dean.

To receive a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree, students must earn 36 graduate semester credit hours. The length of this program is approximately 24 months. NOTE: Courses in the MSOL program are each eight-weeks in length, and students are normally scheduled for one course at a time.

Keiser University charges tuition and education fees per semester, based on scheduled credit hours. Each semester is 16 weeks.

A semester of sixteen (16) weeks may consist of four (4) consecutive four (4) week terms or two (2) consecutive eight (8) week terms or one (1) consecutive sixteen (16) week semester of instruction.

Keiser University charges tuition and education fees per semester, based on scheduled credit hours. The rates below are the university’s published Graduate Tuition and Fee Disclosure for the Flagship (Residential) campus, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to review and modification.

This program is charged at the Flagship campus rate for master’s degrees.

Required fees

• Tuition deposit — $150.00, one-time, refundable before May 1 for fall and November 1 for spring
• Housing deposit — $250.00, one-time, refundable before July 1 for fall and December 1 for spring
• Education fee — $976.00 per semester, all graduate degrees, for comprehensive programmatic participation and facilities resources
• Technology fee — $309.00 per semester
• Health insurance — $2,169.00 per academic year, or $1,370.00 for spring and summer only, waived with proof of coverage by a qualified plan

Financial aid

Keiser University participates in federal Title IV financial aid. Grants are not available at the graduate level, but federal student loans and scholarships are available to those who qualify. Students seeking aid complete the FAFSA using the university’s federal school code, 015159.

Keiser University’s organizational leadership graduate program is designed for experienced professionals ready to advance their careers through master’s study. With flexible online and hybrid options, our program aligns with your leadership goals and strategic decision-making needs. Whether you’re looking to move into executive roles, drive organizational change, or enhance your human resource management expertise, Keiser provides the advanced education and practical insight needed to make a lasting impact in your field.