Master of Science in Ethical Leadership

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Master of Science (MS) degree in Ethical Leadership (EL)

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Master of Science (MS) degree in Ethical Leadership (EL) is designed for anyone seeking a leadership role in business, government, nonprofits, educational institutions or other organizations. The program consists of an integrated sequence of courses that gives students the tools to manage, develop and lead the employees of an organization.

  • No prerequisites — the program is open to applicants with any undergraduate degree
  • 30 credits (equivalent to 10 three-credit courses) can be completed full-time or part-time
  • Flexible: more than half of the program consists of electives chosen by the student
  • Available online for added convenience
  • Taught by nationally-recognized faculty who are leaders in their fields
Get your Master's in Ethical Leadership
The master’s degree in Ethical Leadership presents a skill set focusing on gaining a deep understanding of leading and managing people, as well as learning about the management of human capital through an ethical lens. The curriculum focuses on ethical leadership, change management, sustainability and teamwork with diverse peoples. The program develops essential leadership skills, including: an ethical and social responsibility perspective for making decisions; preparation for leading in various organizational contexts (businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions and other organizations); effective oral and written communication; and the ability to collaborate in a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment to achieve organizational objectives.

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Convenient Class Scheduling

The College of Business Administration schedules courses during daytime and evening hours, in person and online, to accommodate a variety of students.

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Important Connections

You will become part of Detroit Mercy's professional network and make strong connections with your classmates and faculty. Employees from more than 200 businesses and professional organizations have enrolled as degree candidates at Detroit Mercy.

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Unique identity

Rooted in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, the College champions academic excellence and good character by encouraging intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social growth.

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  • Admission Requirements

    This information is from the current Graduate Academic Catalog

    The Master of Science in Ethical Leadership program is open to students of high promise who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. No prior academic work in business is required.

    Admission Materials

    Admission decisions are based on an undergraduate GPA, GMAT score (if needed), work experience, and other degrees.

    • Complete the Online Application;
    • Official transcripts for all previous academic work;
    • A resume;
    • Letter of Recommendation (included in the online application); and
    • Applicants are welcome to include any other information they feel is important to the admission consideration. This information can be uploaded while completing the online application.

  • Degree Requirements - Master of Science in Ethical Leadership (30 credits)

    This information is from the current Graduate Academic Catalog

    No transfer credit from other graduate programs will be accepted into this program. 

    Required Courses:

    • ETHL 5210 Personal Development, Ethics, and Social Responsibility (3)
    • ETHL 5250 Teamwork and Shared Leadership: Enhancing the Creative Process in Organizations (3)
    • ETHL 5305 Global Sustainable Management (3)
    • ETHL 5850 Organizational Change and Development (3) 

    Electives:

    18 credits of electives are required. Choose two courses (six credits) from each section below:

    Choose 6 credits from: 

    • ETHL 5100 Legal Issues in Organizational Strategy (3)
    • ETHL 5120 Data Analysis for Decision Making (3)
    • ETHL 5180 Fundamentals of Financial Management (3)
    • ETHL 5240 Marketing Management and Planning (3)
    • ACC 5100 Corporate Financial Accounting (3)

    Choose 6 credits from:


    Choose 6 credits from:

    • PYC 5730 Ethical Issues in the Workplace (3)
    • PYC 5750 Leadership Models (3)
    • EMGT 5010 Management and Leadership of a Technical Workforce (3)
    • HSA 5090 Human Resources in Health Care Organizations* (1.5)
    • HSA 5150 Leadership in Health Care Organizations* (1.5) 
      *HSA 5090 (1.5) and HSA 5150 (1.5) are required to be taken together.

    Total credits required: 30 credits

     

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