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Transformational Leadership
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Reposition your military leadership skills and gain new competencies to transition to civilian organizations by earning an online master’s degree in transformational leadership at University of Maryland Global Campus. This unique degree program is specifically designed for students transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce. Throughout this coursework, you’ll develop important skills in several career-relevant areas of study. Plus, with our convenient online courses and no-cost electronic resources in place of most textbooks, you can access the full online learning experience from any location on your own time. Why wait? Take the first step towards your online master’s degree in transformational leadership and apply today!
- Military-Specific Program: This program is only available to military servicemembers and veterans.
- Transfer Credit Details: We accept up to 12 credits from selected professional military education institutions or exactly 6 transfer credits from other sources.
Program Highlights
- Analyze leadership styles: Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as a leader.
- Manage employees: Manage civilian employees and help them perform at higher levels.
- Analyze performance: Study and improve the performance of an organization through metrics.
- Weather change: Manage change in an organization’s environment.
- Address challenges: Collaborate with an organization to respond to internal challenges.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits. Take the following courses in the order listed:
Foundation Course
- (6 Credits, DCL 600M)
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, TLP 610)
- (6 Credits, TLP 620)
- (6 Credits, TLP 630)
- (6 Credits, TLP 640)
Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, TLP 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare students with military experience for senior leadership positions in public, private, and nonprofit organizations in various fields. Potential job titles include logistics manager, director, purchasing supervisor, watch officer, network operations manager, and change manager. UMGC’s experienced faculty help students build skills and competencies that today’s employer’s value.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You are expected to have leadership experience from serving as an officer (noncommissioned or commissioned) in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Open to military & veterans only
Tuition Per Credit
- $ per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the program, you must meet the standard criteria for graduate admission and belong to one of the following military populations:
- Full-time active-duty servicemembers
- Members of the National Guard
- Reservists
- Veterans
- Commissioned Corps members of the U.S. Public Health Service
- Commissioned Corps members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
You are responsible for providing the documentation necessary to verify your military status.
Military-Specific Details
Available to active-duty military servicemembers / veterans / reservists / members of the National Guard (TLP)
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.