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Transformational Leadership
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 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.
- Develop metrics: Create performance and productivity metrics for individual employees and teams.
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
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 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.
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Master of Business AdministrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn an MBA on-site or online in just 16 months for about $10,080. The Master of Business Administration program at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed for busy professionals looking to gain the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need. Learn from faculty members who are active or former professionals in industry, government, and non-profit organizations and discuss course concepts with classmates who have a range of professional and life experiences. Course materials are available as no-cost electronic resources through UMGC's online classroom for most courses in this online program, so you can save money on textbooks. And, the GMAT is not required for admission!
Earn a Well-Respected Graduate Business Degree
UMGC’s online MBA program is the perfect fit if you are looking to broaden your business knowledge or prepare for career advancement. Our program's primary purpose is excellence in teaching and learning. And, several of our student organizations, like the UMGC chapters of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) allow you to connect with classmates on similar career paths.
In addition, the UMGC online MBA program holds the following distinctions:
- Continuously accredited by IACBE for almost 20 years
- A strong network of almost 20,000 MBA alumni
- Among top 5 online learning completions
- First U.S.-based MBA program designed specifically for online delivery
- An innovative online classroom with 24-hour technical support
Program Highlights
- Create and implement a personal leadership development plan
- Foster mutual respect, trust, and high standards of ethics, performance, and teamwork
- Assess and manage critical knowledge and skill gaps related to core organizational functions and managerial responsibilities
- Complete a comprehensive analysis of the costs of operations, pricing options, financing, product mix, distribution channels, and supply chain relationships
- Evaluate your cultural intelligence, ethical values, and skills in decision-making, and implement specific actions to leverage your strengths and further develop areas of relative weakness
- Evaluate your organization's policies for managing legal and ethical risks, with a focus on contracts, agency, and tort law
- Complete an audit of the technology and information systems and processes in your organizations
- Design and develop a marketing plan for a new product or service in both domestic and international markets
- Prepare a detailed project management plan for an initiative in a new international location that presents business, language, cultural, legal, and other challenges for your organization
- Develop a comprehensive strategy for expanding your organization's products or services in a selected country
- Prepare a personal professional portfolio that includes your key achievements, a brief summary of your strategic leadership skills, and your plan for goal and career advancement
Required Courses
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, MRKT 600)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 605)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 620)
- (3 Credits, FIN 610)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 610)
Elective/Specialization Courses
Take three 3-credit courses in one of our specializations (outlined under Select MBA Elective Courses) for a total of 9 credits. We recommend you complete your core courses first, then your three specialization courses, before wrapping up with your capstone.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, BMGT 690)
Career Preparation
This MBA program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations in areas such as team leadership, project supervision, and creation and implementation of business solutions.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills. We recommend ASC 601 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills. If you need to improve your computing skills, we recommend you take ASC 605.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses are available on-site and online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
The MBA degree program requires 36 credits of coursework. Courses must be taken sequentially. An introductory course (PRO 600) may be waived for students who already have a graduate degree. You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course. The grade of C is not available for these courses.
Specialized Program Accreditation
This program has received specialized accreditation through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, known as IACBE, located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas. IACBE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Further information on student achievement is available in the Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Leadership & Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The graduate certificate program in leadership and management at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to help you prepare to become a leader in the workforce. With a curriculum developed in conjunction with top employers, you'll gain a foundation in management theory, organizational development, and the management of change, as well as skills in decision-making, communication, strategic planning, leadership in diverse environments, and more.
Program Highlights
- Apply leadership skills: Promote communication, ethical behavior, and quality performance.
- Support employee development: Assess and develop performance measures, feedback, and coaching.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Research, plan, and develop processes and procedures for performance.
- Lead a diverse workforce: Communicate effectively with culturally diverse audiences.
- Employ best practices: Implement employment practices, encourage team building, and mentor staff.
- Know your strengths: Participate in leadership surveys to identify your leadership style.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- MGMT 630
(This course (or (3 Credits, MGMT 610) must be taken within the first 6 credits.) - (3 Credits, HRMD 610)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
Career Preparation
This program is designed for those who need a strong foundation in principles of management to move ahead in their organizations.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.