Become an Inspirational Science Executive

Lead efficiently and ethically in your field

Prepare for leadership roles in a wide variety of science and engineering settings by earning your Master of Science in Science Management and Leadership degree through Webster University Online. Whether you aspire to manage a small startup, a private clinic, a large hospital, or even a multinational corporation, Webster builds upon your existing science skills with advanced training today’s (and tomorrow’s) leaders need.

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Designed with your goals in mind

Built for aspiring executives

The Science Management and Leadership master’s from Webster University Online empowers professional scientists and engineers to advance their careers and take on more responsibilities within their current company or in a new setting. This program is ideal for:

• Mid-career engineers seeking to fill a managerial role in operations or safety.
• Scientists desiring title and salary growth as a clinical studies director or research lead.

Add business essentials to your scientific skill

Our Science Management and Leadership curriculum combines general science-focused management courses with your choice of a focus area, based upon your goals and interests. Regardless of where you specialize, you can expect to:

• Increase your expertise in writing, project management, regulatory affairs, law, finance, marketing, and other business disciplines.
• Work more collaboratively, resolving conflict to achieve common goals.
• Build and evaluate project plans based on regulations, ethics, budgets, and other factors.

Classes you’ll take

To earn your MS in Science Management and Leadership from Webster, you must complete 36 credit hours (12 classes). This includes 30 credits (10 classes) of required courses and six credits (2 classes) of electives; one of which must come from the list of science electives below.

Your master’s degree, on your schedule

Because Webster’s MS in Science Management and Leadership is available 100% through Webster University Online, you have the flexibility to create a class schedule that fits within your personal and professional obligations. In other words, you never have to choose between family, work, and furthering your education.

Have the time to grow even more? Consider our dual degree program, which combines this master’s with an MBA to put yourself on the fast track toward promotion.

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Achieve your personal and professional goals

We’re here to help

Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your Science Management and Leadership master’s.

• Admissions staff help you navigate the application, financial aid and enrollment process so you can start your classes with confidence.
• Faculty members provide personalized support, thanks to Webster's intentionally small classes.
• Tutors and other academic support staff can help you tackle particularly tough assignments and classes.
• A global education broadens your perspective and gives you both the knowledge and experience to thrive, no matter where you are.

An education nationally recognized for quality

Earn your master’s in Science Management and Leadership from Webster University, an independent, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Professors. Professionals. Mentors.

Gain real-world knowledge from faculty experts with professional experience as prestigious companies like Boeing, the USDA, Kimberly-Clark, and others. Our professors serve as mentors eager to support your career goals and connect you to opportunities, including internships and jobs.

More than a century of science success

Learn more about Webster’s strong history of teaching the sciences.