Have Questions? Not Sure Where to Start?
Our experienced Admissions staff is here to help. Fill out a brief contact form and we will reach out to help you get started.
M.S. in Strategic Leadership
Building Better Leaders
Master of Science
in Strategic Leadership
Elizabethtown College’s Master of Science in Strategic Leadership focuses on purposefully leveraging and enhancing the “people-side” of an organization to effectively generate and implement big picture strategies in meaningful ways. The MSL program will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful leader of individuals and groups with the ability to provide effective strategic direction and ethical decision-making. Decide what type of leader you wish to be and prepare to inspire and implement meaningful change.
REQUEST INFOarrow_right_alt APPLY NOWarrow_right_alt
Program Formats:
Online
Credits Required: 36
Tuition & Tracks:
- $675/Credit
- 15% Alumni Scholarship
- 15% Affinity Partner Scholarship
Tuition and fees are reviewed and subject to change annually.
Concentrations:
- Data Analytics
- Family Business and Entrepreneurship
- Health Care Administration
- Non-Profit Leadership
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Sports Management
Two Ways to Complete Your MSL:
- The full-time, one-year track enables qualified candidates the opportunity to complete the program in one year. Candidates choosing this track benefit from a discounted tuition rate for committing to this full-time program.
- The accelerated part-time track allows busy candidates the flexibility they need to manage a work, life, and graduate school balance. Candidates in this track usually complete the program in two years but have the flexibility to extend that timeframe and step in and out of the program as life requires.
Strategic Leadership
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSL) degree from Elizabethtown College requires 36 credit hours of academic work. A concentration is available in Healthcare Administration. Degree candidates must take at least 30 of their credits from Elizabethtown College. The MSL offers two tracks to completion, a full-time one-year program and an accelerated part-time option taking 2+ years.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
To be eligible to apply to graduate business programs, you must:
- Official transcripts conferring a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher (waivers can be granted based on professional work experience and other factors)
- have a minimum of three years of professional leadership/management experience (may include experience gained during your undergraduate education)
- have time to devote to your coursework; in an accelerated program, time spent outside of class is considerable
Application Deadlines: This program has rolling admissions. See the SGPS academic calendar for registration deadlines.
Application Process
Please feel free to contact or meet with our admissions team at any point during the application process. Our admissions counselors are not only a great resource to guide you through the process and answer questions, they are skilled at helping our applicants find the best program and options to help them reach their goals!
How to Apply: Complete the graduate application process via the online portal which includes:
- Submitting a $50 nonrefundable application fee (Waived for Elizabethtown College graduates).
- Requesting official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.
- Uploading your current resume.
- Uploading a 1-2 page essay addressing your:
- Statement of professional goals
- Current approach to leadership/management
- Long-term goals for the application of the graduate degree to your professional life
-
Providing two recommendations. Instructions are available in the Slate applicant portal, however, one recommendation must be from your current supervisor. The second recommendation can be from an individual who can comment on your professional and/or academic qualities. Both recommendations will become part of your application file and will not be disclosed to any unauthorized individual without your consent.
Are you ready to elevate your career? Get started now with an M.S. in Strategic Leadership from Elizabethtown College.
Career Outlook
Years of Experience for Job Postings
Career Opportunities for Graduates:
- Vice President of Operations
- Chief Financial Officer
- Operations Manager
- Accounting Manager
- Marketing Manager
Job Postings in the Region:
35,365 in the past 12 months
Source: Burning Glass Technologies ©
Source: Burning Glass Technologies ©
Where Our Graduates Work:
- The Hershey Company
- Fulton Financial Corporation
- Voith Hydro
- Highmark Health
- Blue Cross
717-361-1411One Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2298© 2023 Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2298© 2023 Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate as compared to a high school diploma, or any other legally protected status. This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College administered programs. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is strictly forbidden.