The time to advance your leadership skills is now. We're eager to see how your unique talents and perspective will enrich and benefit from the engaging learning environment of Brown's online master’s in organizational leadership program. We encourage you to apply early and look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any questions regarding the application process for this program, please email onlinemasters_admissions@brown.edu.
Candidates to the online Master's in Organizational Leadership hold a bachelor's degree and are working professionals with at least three years of professional employment.
GRE Subject: Not required
GRE General: Not required
Official Transcripts: Required. All applicants may upload unofficial transcripts for application submission. Official transcripts are ONLY required for enrolling students prior to starting their first semester.
Letters of Recommendations: (3) Required. At least one recommendation letter should be provided from a professional supervisor/manager.
Personal Statement: In 1500 words or less, describe your motivation for pursuing the online master’s in organizational leadership, articulate your short and long term career goals and how this program will help you achieve them, and discuss how your background has prepared you to pursue an advanced degree. Additionally, share why you feel Brown is the right fit for your goals and what you will contribute to our community of learners.
Resume/CV: Required. Applicants are required to have at least three years of professional employment. This program is ideally suited for working professionals.
Additional Materials: $100 Application Fee.
*Apply by the Early Decision Deadline and we’ll waive your $100 application fee.
All international applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. See here for exceptions.
The TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and the IELTS Indicator exam are accepted. The online master’s in organizational leadership recommends a minimum score of 577 (pBT) or 90 (iBT). The corresponding minimum IELTS score is 7.
Students from mainland China may submit the TOEFL ITP Plus exam.
An international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE, or SpanTran) is required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions. International transcript evaluations are required for application submission.
| Early Action Deadline | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| Early Action Deadline | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
Please visit the Student Financial Services Office page for up-to-date tuition & fee rates.
Most students are self-supported through a combination of scholarships, loans, outside funding, and/or assistantships. Please visit the Graduate Student Funding and Support page for more information.
The online master’s in organizational leadership offers limited merit-based scholarships covering up to 50% of tuition costs. All applicants will be reviewed for eligibility and no additional application is required.