Strategic Innovation and Leadership (MS)

Admission Requirements:

1. Completed Graduate Studies Application
2. $35.00 (non-refundable) application fee
3. Two letters of Recommendation
4. Official undergraduate transcript showing your degree awarded
   • 2.75 GPA from an accredited institution
   • Student who do not have a Bachelor of Science in a business-related area will be required to take BADM 501 BADM 501 - Business Essentials I .

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

The Master of Science in Strategic Innovation and Leadership prepares students to analyze and lean an organization’s ability to innovate. In the program, students will study dynamics of innovation, leadership theories, design thinking, creativity, decision making, communications, and team dynamics. Graduates will be prepared to lead organizational change, drive business growth, add customer value, and create competitive advantage through innovation.

Career directions: project management, human resource management, compliance officer, innovation manager, innovation marking, and much more.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will analyze the dynamics of innovation capabilities, resources, and preferences.
• Evaluate team and group dynamics in the workplace.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills through the use of data analysis/business intelligence to assist top management in the strategic decision making process.
• Analyze one’s leadership skills and develop a plan on how to develop as a leader.
• Apply creative and design thinking to solve business problems.