The Leadership and Management program curriculum provides broad based management skills for program graduates. Students study management and organizational theory, decision-making, project management, legal and ethical issues of human resource management in a diverse global environment, corporate social responsibility, and the application of technology to decision making and communication. Using case studies, small group interactions, student presentations and research papers, students practice theory application to service and manufacturing environments in both profit and non-profit organizations. Technology integration enhances the student efficiency and effectiveness in skill development.

Using the cohort model, classes are small and promote student-student and faculty-student interaction. Characteristically, the Leadership and Management program draws students from diverse backgrounds and professional experiences that broadens the educational experience of program graduates and promotes development of professional networking.

SCHEDULE

The Leadership and Management program is offered in Wichita, Topeka, Lenexa, and selected outreach sites. Schedules vary among the sites and may include a choice between evening (2-year) and weekend (1-year) programs. Each course is 8 weeks (2-year program) or 4 weeks (1- year program) in length and courses are sequential. Evening classes meet for 4 hours, one evening each week and weekend classes meet for 8 hours each Saturday.

DEGREE AWARDED

Master of Science

CONTACT

Dr. Valentina Chappell, Program Director
Master of Science in Leadership and Management

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements stated under the Graduate Admissions Policy, the requirements for admission to MLM are as follows:

1. Baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of 2.75 or higher from an accredited institution.
2. Letter of recommendation from employer or professional reference.
3. Completion of program interview process and written approval of admission by the program director after review of the admission requirements.