Program Overview
The Leadership Development at Wright State University is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Leadership Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Fairborn, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Leadership Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theories of Organizing, Leading and Change
- Building Leadership Capacity
- Moral Leadership: Ethics, Social Justice, and Authenticity
- Teaming, Communication, and Collaboration in a Global Society
- Organizational Intentionality and Sustainability
- Developing Interpersonal Competencies
- Emerging Issues in Leadership
- Research Methods for Leadership
- Reviewing Leadership Literature & Research Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Two letters of recommendation, and a current resume are to be submitted to the Department of Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations.
The MSLD selection committee will contact applicants for an admission interview.
The MSLD program is a cohort program that begins once a year with the start of the fall semester. Application to the Graduate School, essays, and letters of recommendation are due no later than April 1 of each year. Early application is encouraged.
Waiver of GRE/MAT
Candidates to Leadership Studies master\'s degree programs, may not be required to submit passing GRE or MAT scores if their cumulative undergraduate GPA is a 3.0 or higher.
Candidates must meet the requirements for admission established by the Graduate School. If testing is required, candidates must score in the 50th percentile or better on the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate Records Exam (GRE).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wright State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Wright State University
Wright State University
Dayton, United States
public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States
University Profile- Language English
