University of Arkansas Grantham

Programme overview

This online Master of Science in Leadership from University of Arkansas Grantham is built for employed professionals who need flexibility while advancing leadership capabilities. The program emphasizes leadership theory, ethics, culture, communication, strategic thinking and organizational effectiveness, and is delivered with monthly start dates and online support services. UA Grantham is accredited by the Distance Education Accreditation Commission (DEAC).

What you'll study

The curriculum covers leadership theory and models, organizational behavior, change management, communication, coaching strategies, performance enhancement, ethical leadership and strategic leadership. Course examples and objectives provided by the program include:

• Organizational Behavior (MGT517) — structure and environments of organizations, the human element in organizational behavior, leadership and managerial decision making, creative application of skills, research methods and decision-making fundamentals.
• Leadership Theories and Strategies (LD530) — major leadership theories and models, contemporary organizational leadership issues, analysis of individual leadership models, personal leadership assessment and development of a leadership action plan.
• Grit, Performance, and Staying Power (LD510) — self-leadership and team self-leadership, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, beliefs and behavior, emotional self-leadership and integrating self-leadership strategies into a framework.
• Leadership Strategies for Change (LD580) — distinctions between leadership and management, bureaucracy components and threats, reasons planned change efforts fail, and methods for implementing planned change.

Entry requirements

The program supports applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree. Eligible students may apply transfer credits toward the degree; the institution states students can transfer up to 50% of credits subject to admission requirements. Courses typically start monthly to accommodate working schedules.

Career prospects

Graduates leave with practical leadership skills intended for roles that require team leadership, organizational development and change management. The program highlights applicability across clinical, IT and organizational leadership contexts and prepares students to guide multicultural teams, improve decision-making and support organizational goals.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program description does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should consult UA Grantham’s admissions and financial aid offices for details on institutional aid, transfer-credit impacts on cost and any external scholarships or employer tuition-assistance programs that may apply.