MA in Management and Leadership
Webster’s MA in Management and Leadership—accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)—puts theory into practice. Gain professional experience. Learn from expert professors. Complete your degree part-time in just 18 months and take classes online and at one of several campuses across the country.
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to:
Tailor your degree to your goals by choosing from four emphases.
Leverage your natural abilities and gain knowledge to be the kind of leader who motivates and inspires others. This program is ideal for:
Webster’s MA in Management and Leadership equips you with both the understanding of global business practices and the experience of applying motivational skills to manage, inspire and empower people to be their best. Graduate ready to:
You must complete 36 hours to graduate with your MA in Management and Leadership.
The 36 credit hours required for the MA in Management and Leadership must include the following courses:
In addition, the student chooses elective courses offered in this major and/or from the program curricula of other George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology majors.
If the requisite course is waived, the student must choose an elective course from this major or from the program curriculum of another George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology major. Students pursuing dual majors who have the requisite course(s) waived will complete only the remaining required courses for the dual majors.
You can customize your MA in Management and Leadership with 12 hours from an emphasis in one of four areas:
Gain an understanding of how to protect the ever-expanding, global reach of computer systems. Prepare yourself for unlimited growth potential in a demanding field.
Grasp the future of marketing. Acquire knowledge of analytics, social media and strategy.
Deepen your knowledge of the health care industry. Acquire the skills to guide health care organizations toward greater efficiency.
Learn how to design, facilitate and evaluate change to help organizations grow. Become a leader of change within your career.
Develop theoretical concepts and practical skills to deploy with your organization. Ensure that projects are completed on deadline and within budget.
Through our hybrid approach, you will complete some of your coursework online, and connect with faculty and peers in person on-campus. Classes for this program are available at the following campuses:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of management occupations is projected to grow at least 9% from 2020 to 2030. It’s estimated that 92% of students who completed a master’s degree in Management and Leadership were fully employed after graduation. Graduate with your MA in Management and Leadership prepared for positions like:
Average annual salary (National, May 2020)
Average annual salary (National, 2020)
Average annual salary (National, 2020)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your MA in Management and Leadership.
Earn your ACBSP-accredited MA in Management and Leadership from Webster, a private, non-profit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and ranked #16 in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” list in the Midwest Regional University category.
Learn from and collaborate with faculty who have professional experience. Our professors serve as mentors eager to support your career goals and connect you to opportunities.