The Master of Leadership Development is an interdisciplinary, 36-credit program that blends social and behavioral sciences with ethical studies. Credit may be given for similar courses taken at other institutions.
The curriculum (for students entering the program Fall 2019 and later) includes:
- 9 credits in Leadership Cornerstones
- 12 credits in Leadership Competencies
- 12 credits in Leadership Context Electives
- 3 credits in the Leadership Capstone course
Courses are offered in seven-week (50% online) or 14-week (100% online) sessions. There are six seven-week sessions and three semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) each academic year.
Students admitted fall 2009 or after must successfully complete the SARI (Scholarship and Research Integrity) requirement of the Penn State degree in order to graduate. Students admitted fall 2019 or after must also complete the MLD Pre-Program Exercise.
Detailed course information can be found on the Schedule of Courses or contact [email protected].
Plan of Study (for students entering the program Fall 2019 & later)
Fall 2021 Course Offerings
Fall I Term
Leadership Cornerstones
- LEAD 501 - Leadership Across the Lifespan (GV)
Leadership Competencies
- LEAD 519 - Developing Creative High Performance Organizations (GV)
- MBADM 815 - Ethical and Responsible Business Leadership (GV)
(formally BUSAD 551) - STS 589 - Ethics and Values in Science and Technology (GV)
Leadership Context Electives
- MGMT 823 - Organizational Change: Theory and Practice (AB/BK, 100% online)
(formally MGMT 523)
Fall II Term
Leadership Cornerstones
- LEAD 555 - Full Range Leadership Development (GV, 100% online)
Leadership Competencies
- LEAD 561 - Dynamic Communication in Leadership Context (GV)
- STS 589 - Ethics and Values in Science and Technology (WC**)
Leadership Context Electives
- BUSAD 802 - Cornerstone of Sustainability (GV, AB/BK)
- BUSAD 811 - New Ventures Ideation and Feasibility Analysis (GV, 100% online)
(formally BUSAD 511) - MGMT 507 - Positive Organizational Behavior (GV)
Fall Full Semester:
Leadership Cornerstones
- LEAD 555 - Full Range Leadership Development (WC**)
Leadership Competencies
- PSY 833 - Ethics and Leadership: Psychological and Social Processes (WC**)
Leadership Context Electives
- MGMT 823 - Organizational Change: Theory and Practice (WC**)
(formally MGMT 523) - MGMT 841 - Human Resource Management (WC**)
(formally MGMT 541)
GV = Great Valley Campus (default)
BK = Berks Campus
NY = Navy Yard Location
WC = World Campus (online)
*GV/BK=Delivered in part with Video Learning Network
**Consult with the Management Division about World Campus courses