MLD Leadership Development at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Master of Leadership Development program at Penn State Great Valley helps students to foster positive change and develop leadership potential in themselves and others. The program explores leadership across the lifespan, from early career through retirement, including leadership in the corporate and not-for-profit realms, as well as parenting and community service. We employ a multidisciplinary approach stressing social responsibility and ethics, creativity and innovation, diversity and global mindset, dynamic communication and visioning, and most importantly, the value of the individual.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Duration: 36 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 36 credits at the 400, 500, or 800 level is required, with a minimum of 18 credits at the 500 or 800 level, and at least 6 credits at the 500 level. Courses include Leadership Across the Lifespan, Leadership Models and Methods, Dynamic Communication in Leadership Contexts, Strategic Leadership (Capstone Course).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Admission is granted only to candidates who demonstrate high promise of success for graduate work. An undergraduate and/or graduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. It is strongly preferred that applicants present at least five years of related professional work experience. Admission decisions are based on a review of the applicant’s professional and academic accomplishments as presented in the Admissions Dossier and the quality of the applicant's credentials in relation to those of other applicants who meet the requirements for admission.

Duration: 36 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-admissions/how-to-apply/

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