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Online Master's in Organizational Leadership

Transform your leadership potential into organizational impact by navigating complex environments and group dynamics with confidence.

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Become a 360 Leader

Today's leadership is about influence at every level—navigating above, supporting below and collaborating across an organization. Success requires mastering skills beyond traditional disciplines, with leaders who understand global dynamics, embrace technological innovation and demonstrate ethical integrity.

Brown's 100% online master of science in organizational leadership (MOL) prepares you with the skills to increase your impact, lead your organization's future and cultivate the human potential that drives success for your leaders, your teams and ultimately, yourself. The program also offers a specialized education leadership track, designed to prepare current and aspiring leaders to drive innovation and thought leadership across the education continuum.

Whether your goal is to advance in your career, transform your organization or shape the future of education, this program equips you to lead with confidence and create lasting impact.

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Which option is right for you?

Organizational Leadership (standard program, no track)

  • Follow the program’s core leadership curriculum focused on organizational strategy, leadership psychology, negotiation, ethics, group dynamics and change management — preparing you to lead across industries.

Education Leadership Track (enrolling Spring 2027)

  • Designed for current or aspiring leaders who want to drive innovation and systems-level change across the education continuum, including schools, districts, higher education, nonprofits and policy environments.

Program Snapshot

Length:

16 months

Format:

ONLINE WITH OPTIONAL 3-DAY IN-PERSON SESSION

Entry Terms:

Spring and Fall

Courses:

EIGHT (32 CREDITS)

How Brown’s master’s in organizational leadership builds leadership skills

Brown’s online master’s in organizational leadership blends leadership theory with practical application, helping professionals build skills in strategic management, ethics, organizational behavior, emerging technologies and negotiation.

Academic Director Ed Barrows and Associate Academic Director of the Education Leadership Track Esther Jones explain the program's unique approach.

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Upcoming Application Deadlines

Spring 2027 
Early Action Deadline: July 15, 2026
Priority Deadline: September 15, 2026
Final Deadline: October 15, 2026
Semester Start Date: January 27, 2027

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Leadership Curriculum

Dive into topics like leadership psychology, power and politics, ethics, responsible innovation, executive presence and talent development – on your schedule, from anywhere in the world.
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“ Leadership today is a game of three-dimensional chess — navigating geopolitical landscapes and tech disruption, while providing strategic direction to a multigenerational workforce. This program will prepare you as an adaptive leader with core leadership skills and cutting-edge strategies to advance with impact. ”

Ed Barrows, DBA Program Director

Program Overview

Learn more about the Master of Organizational Leadership online program, courses, and available support services.

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