Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Managers as Leaders is designed to teach you the skills and knowledge needed to become an effective leader who can manage, mentor, and inspire others. You will also have the opportunity to develop your ability to listen and teach while learning about group behavior and how individuals interact with one another. A capstone course is required and focuses on managerial decision making as well as personal leadership and leadership for the contemporary organization.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you apply to Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Managers as Leader, you should have an interest in business management as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. It is also beneficial to have strong problem solving and analytical-thinking abilities. A bachelor's degree or higher is required to enter this program.

What Are the Program Requirements?

The M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Managers as Leaders incorporates 37 semester credit hours. The program is divided into core courses, specialization courses, and a capstone course. Courses are taken sequentially as shown below.

Course Requirements

• Managing and Leading: A Contemporary Approach
• Critical Thinking for Effective Management
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Developing People and Managing Teams
• Initiating and Managing Change
• Creating Sustainable Solutions Through Systems Thinking
• Using Data and Information to Solve Problems
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation
• Managing Organizational Performance
• Capstone: Practicing Managerial Decision-Making
• Leadership for the Contemporary Organization
• Personal Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Once you have completed Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Managers as Leaders, you will have the opportunity to pursue jobs in the field. Managerial positions are available in many different industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, finance, banking, and e-commerce. As a managerial job candidate, you have to demonstrate effective communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. A certification, such as the Certified Manager (CM?) designation offered by the Institute of Certified Professional Mangers (www.icpm.biz), may help boost chances for employment. Possible job titles may include:

• Human resources manager
• Marketing manager
• Entrepreneur
• Advertising manager

Career opportunities may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

Once you have finished Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Managers as Leaders, you have the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in a related field. A dissertation is required for most doctoral programs but core courses are also included in the program of study. Some of these core courses may include topics on organizational theory and change, ethics and leadership, leadership theory and practice, and the policy-making process. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies
• Doctor of Business Administration (Management)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Organizational Change
• Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Development