Mar 28, 2024  
Graduate Bulletin 2007-09 
    
Graduate Bulletin 2007-09 [Archived Catalog]

Organizational Leadership and Supervision (M.S.)


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Purdue University
Master of Science (M.S.)

Core Requirements (18 credit hours)


All students complete the core courses to build a foundation in the key principles of organizational leadership. In these courses, students will learn how to assess and enhance organizational climates and cultures. In addition, they will use human resource practices, budgeting, and cost control methods to promote unit effectiveness.

Research Courses


All students will complete two research courses: a research skills course to increase knowledge and understanding of research principles and a capstone applied research project course. (Pre-requisites may be required for some of these courses.)

Select from the following list:

Human Resources Option (18 credit hours)


The human resources option prepares students to understand the theory as well as the practice of HR. This option ties specific skills in HR practice to a broad-based perspective that will prepare graduates for the challenges of a changing workplace.

  • One elective (approved by advisor)(3 credits)

Leadership Option (18 credit hours)


Organizations need leaders at all levels as they face a global marketplace and a more diverse and rapidly changing society. This program prepares individuals with the theory, skills, and action-oriented perspective required of them as they live and work in a changing society.

  • Two electives (approved by advisor)(6 credits)

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