Master's in Executive Leadership Sample Schedule
Throughout the program, you will explore and master leadership theory and practice, ranging from self-leadership to the visionary management that transforms organizations. We will help you accomplish this in 22 months through a flexible format that accommodates the busiest work schedules. Classes take place on weekends either remotely or on campus — those denoted with (R) take place remotely and the rest take place on campus.
Classes are offered monthly over the course of one weekend including Friday, Saturday and a half-day on Sunday.
Please note the following exceptions:
- A one-week session at the beginning of the program
- One week-long study abroad course during the fall of your second semester
- Two weekend courses begin on Thursday and extend through Friday, Saturday and half of Sunday
Pre-Term
A one-week-long orientation takes place in August from Sunday to Friday.
Units
Total Program Units = 36
Disclaimer: The schedule below is subject to change.
First Year
Dates Fall 2022 |
Fall Year One |
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August | Orientation: Half Day |
August | MSEL 520 Preparing for Leadership: Self-Appraisal and Analysis (3 units) |
September (R) | MSEL 540 Introduction to Leadership (1.25 units) |
September (R) | MSEL 541 Business Analytics for Strategic Decision Making (part 1) (1.75 units) |
October | MSEL 541 Business Analytics for Strategic Decision Making (part 2 ) |
November (R) | MSEL 521 Optimizing Individual Learning (1.5 units) |
December | MSEL 524 Communicating Your Leadership Point of View (1.5 units) |
Dates Spring 2023 | Spring Year One |
January (R) | MSEL 523 Ethics and Leadership (1.5 units) |
February | MSEL 528 Problem Solving & Negotiations (1.5 units) |
March (R) | MSEL 527 Partnering for Performance Using SL II® (1.5 units) |
April | MSEL 529 Leadership in a Team Context (1.5 units) |
May (R) | MSEL 532 Designing Organizational Culture: Values & Alignment (1.5 units) |
Dates Summer 2023 | Summer 2021 |
June | MSEL 535 Accounting for Organizational Leaders (2.25 units) |
July (R) | MSEL 539 Finance for Organizational Leaders (2.25 units) |
Second Year
Dates Fall 2023 | Fall Year Two |
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September (R) | MSEL 531 Leading Organizational Change (1.5 units) |
October | STUDY ABROAD: MSEL 530 Leadership in a Global Context (1.5 units) |
October | STUDY ABROAD: MSEL 533 Innovation & Organizational Learning (1.5 units) |
November (R) | MSEL 542 Entrepreneurial Strategies for Organizational Leaders (part 1) (1.5 units) |
December (R) | MSEL 522 Leadership, Power & Politics (1.5 units) |
Dates Spring 2024 | Spring Year Two |
January | MSEL 526 Culture at Work: Putting Principles into Practice (1.5 units) |
February (R) | MSEL 537 Executing Strategic Initiatives (1.5 units) |
March | MSEL 534 Marketing Strategy, Structure & Processes (part 1) |
April (R) | MSEL 534 Marketing Strategy, Structure & Processes (part 2) (2.25 units) |
April (R) | MSEL 543 Entrepreneurial Strategies for Organizational Leaders (part 2) (0.75 units) |
May | MSEL 538 Leadership for the Future (1.5 units) |
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