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Master of Leadership

Ottawa University

  • Ottawa, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

An online nine-course certificate in leadership skills for managers.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Leadership can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Manager
  • Consultant
  • Advisor
  • Further study (Bachelor of Maritime Studies
  • Bachelor of Technology)

Curriculum

  • Nine online courses with no practical component
  • Covering leadership strengths and assumptions
  • Balancing management and strategy and applying leadership models
  • Sample courses include Leadership Fundamentals
  • Conflict Management and Project Management.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a NACES-evaluated foreign equivalent
  • US-equivalent GPA 3.0 (provisional admission at 2.5-2.9)
  • Some programmes need prerequisite courses
  • US-equivalent bachelor's GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale (junior/senior GPA)
  • Provisional admission at 2.5-2.9.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or NACES-evaluated foreign equivalent, Some programmes need prerequisites (e.g. Applied Psychology 4 courses), 2 years' work or volunteer experience preferred, Indian 3-year degrees only if Division I and NAAC grade A or better.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the graduate admission requirements and the start dates in the 2026-27 academic calendar. Apply online through Ottawa University admissions (75 USD graduate application fee). Submit transcripts with a NACES credential evaluation
  2. A 2-page essay on a Sense of Purpose
  3. An affidavit of financial support for one full year and English test scores unless waived. Receive the admission decision. Pay the enrollment deposit if requested (200 USD
  4. Credited to your account). Apply for the F-1 student visa with your I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$7,536, $8,382 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusOttawa, Kansas
Faculty or schoolAngell Snyder School of Business
DepartmentLeadership
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value33
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible international students at Ottawa University may be considered for institutional scholarships or merit awards. Eligibility and funding depend on the specific award and application cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    March 2027

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    May 2027

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    June 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.