MS Leadership and Organization Development at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Who is a typical Leadership and Organization Development student at U of I? This degree attracts professionals from a wide range of fields who want to strengthen their leadership skills. If you’re someone who wants to train, lead, and make a difference within your organization, this program is designed for you. You’ll master the skills to inspire learning, lead with impact and facilitate meaningful organizational change.

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include LOD 5070 Future of Education and Work; LOD 5100 Foundations of Human Resource Development; LOD 5740 Adult and Transformational Learning; LOD 5770 Foundations of Organizational Development; LOD 5810 Leadership Concepts and Practices; LOD 5830 Organizational Leadership & Culture.

Career pathways

Examples include a firefighter turned fire ecology instructor improving training and communication in fire management, a nurse manager building stronger leadership to guide teams through organizational change, a higher education professional in student services creating more effective student success initiatives and a mid-level professional seeking to enhance skills and develop new competencies to advance their career. Related occupations listed for this programme include Fundraising Managers; Facilities Managers; Chief Executives; Transportation and Storage Managers; Financial Risk Specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education Level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 88/6.5/120 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language); Number of references: Two; Other Requirements: Yes Writing sample. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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