Degrees Offered

• Master in Leadership Studies
• Certificate

Specializations

• Master’s: Criminal Justice Administration, Dispute Resolution, Health Care Administration, Nonprofit Sector, Public Service, Sports Leadership
  A general plan, requiring no specialization, is also available.
• Certificate: None

Program Description

The College of Professional Studies offers a professional degree program leading to the master in leadership studies (M.L.S.), where students may choose either a general plan or one of six specializations. A 15 credit non-degree graduate program leading to the certificate in leadership studies is also available. With a heavy emphasis on ethics and leadership, the program objective is to increase the leadership competency of working professionals in our community.

Visit the Department Web Page for more detailed program information.

Application Requirements

• Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application
• A completed application form and fee online
• Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette
• Three letters of recommendation.
• For master's applicants only: a statement of purpose
• Official test scores from the GRE (preferred), GMAT or LSAT. Waived if the applicant has completed any advanced degree from any school – M.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., J.D., or M.D.
• For International Applicants only: A TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency

Application Deadline

Rolling admission; however, please be aware of the following deadlines by which all applicant materials must be received by the Graduate School: Fall (August) Term: August 1 (June 1 for international students), Spring (January) Term: December 15 (October 15 for international students), Summer (May) Term: April 15 (generally international students are not able to start in the summer term).

Financial Aid

Private scholarships may be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses.