M.S. in Organizational Leadership in Florida

Earn your master's in organizational leadership online for $16,500, building the leadership, change-management, and organizational-development skills to lead across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Available to students across Florida, with a campus in the Tampa area.

  • $16,500 Total Cost
  • 100% Online
  • About 18 Months
  • IACBE Accredited

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Our stunning Tampa Florida Campus is conveniently located on West Hillsborough Ave. just west of Tampa Airport

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Why Choose NLU for Organizational Leadership?

$16,500 / 18 Months
Ten courses, no electives, a clear path

An affordable, efficient route to a leadership credential.

Lead Anywhere
Private, public, and nonprofit leadership

Cross-sector competencies most programs do not offer.

The Science of Leadership
Organizational development and leadership psychology

Understand why organizations succeed, and what leaders can do.

$127,090
Median, training and development managers (BLS, May 2024)

A versatile credential across every industry.

Cohort Model
Learn alongside the same peers throughout

A built-in professional network from day one.

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Program at a Glance

How long?
~18 Months
10 courses, 100% online
How much?
$16,500
Total program cost
What format?
Online
With synchronous remote sessions
What salary?
$127,090
Median, training and development managers (BLS, May 2024)

What You'll Learn

  • Evaluate leadership theory and practice to drive effectiveness
  • Apply ethical and legal principles in leadership
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders
  • Align organizational systems with objectives
  • Lead across private, public, and nonprofit sectors
  • Apply organizational development and leadership psychology

Full Course List

Leadership
The foundations of leading people and organizations.
Ethics
Ethical and legal principles for leaders.
Innovation
Leading creatively and driving innovation.
Psychology
The behavioral science behind effective leadership.
Development
Diagnosing and improving how organizations perform.
Learning
Building organizations that learn and adapt.
Public/Nonprofit
Leading across the public and nonprofit sectors.
Capstone
An applied project integrating the full program.

Next start: September 21, 2026 — seats filling fast.

Admissions Requirements

  • A written statement of academic and professional goals
  • At least two academic letters of recommendation
  • An undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Online application at nl.edu with official transcripts
  • A faculty review of your application
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Affordable and Fast

$16,500 total and about 18 months, ten courses with no electives, a clear path to a leadership credential.

Lead in Any Sector

Private business, public agencies, and nonprofits, cross-sector competencies most leadership programs do not offer.

The Science of Leadership

Organizational development and leadership psychology give you the behavioral foundation behind effective leadership.

Where Will Your Degree Take You?

$127,090
Median, training and development managers (BLS, May 2024)
Operations Manager
Training and Development Manager
Business Consultant
Nonprofit or Agency Leader
Human Resources Leader
Director or VP of Operations

Organizational leadership is a versatile credential that opens doors across every sector, from corporate offices and tech companies to government agencies and healthcare systems. The program prepares graduates for roles that require driving change, building high-performing teams, and leading with strategic and ethical competence.

The cross-sector curriculum means graduates are not locked into one industry. Training and development managers, one common destination, earn a median salary of $127,090 with 6 percent growth (BLS, May 2024), and the degree applies to leadership roles across business, government, and nonprofits.

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How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps

  1. Request Information

    Submit the form above. An NLU admissions advisor will reach out within one business day to answer your questions.

  2. Connect With an Advisor

    Your advisor discusses your career goals, the online synchronous format, and the cohort experience.

  3. Apply and Start Classes

    Submit your application at nl.edu with no application fee, transcripts, a goal statement, and two recommendations. Next start: September 21, 2026.

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  • $16,500 Total Cost
  • 100% Online
  • About 18 Months
  • IACBE Accredited

*Salary and growth: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Training and Development Managers (SOC 11-3131), May 2024.

**Cost, format, and curriculum: National Louis University M.S. in Organizational Leadership program page and SmartCatalog (nl.edu and nl.smartcatalogiq.com); IACBE.