Leader Development
In this specialization, you can prepare to participate in complex decision-making environments. Broaden your mentoring and coaching capabilities, and communicate with others more effectively, and gain the skills and knowledge to assess risk, identify variables, and provide clarity in complex situations. Understand and apply effective mentoring skills, such as active listening, empowering, and using feedback to create dialogue and understanding. The Leader Development specialization will also help you acquire the tools to create change in the face of resistance, including conflict resolution strategies.
Completion Requirements
- 35 semester credit hours
- Core courses (21 sem. cr.)
- Specialization courses (11 sem. cr.)
- Integrative capstone (3 sem. cr.)
Estimated time to completion: May be less than 2 years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Semester 1 | ||
| MMSL 6100 | The Character of Leadership | 3 |
| MMSL 6110 | Building Organizational Culture: Leaders as Architects | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MMSL 6120 | Leading Vibrant and Diverse Teams | 3 |
| MMSL 6130 | Leadership in a Global Landscape | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MMSL 6140 | Framing and Analyzing Problems: Research Strategies for Leaders | 3 |
| MMSL 6150 | Developing and Communicating Solutions: Tools and Strategies for Leaders | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MMSL 6160 | Taking the Long View: Systems Thinking and Tools for Sustainability | 3 |
| MMSL 6530 | Toward Sustainable Futures: Leadership in Complex, Crisis-Driven Environments | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MMSL 6660 | Personal Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching | 4 |
| MMSL 6661 | Leadership in Action: Change Management and Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MMSL 6900 | Capstone in Leadership: The Social Impact Vision and Project | 3 |
Enhance Your Leadership
Define your leadership style in order to transform individuals and organizations with a Walden M.S. in Leadership degree.
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