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Master of Science in Leadership (MSL)

Outcomes

Student Outcomes (SOs)

Self-Leadership
Effective Communicator
Evaluate qualities of professional development that characterize inspiring and effective leadership.
Construct logical, cohesive, and persuasive arguments.
Practice methods of self-reflection that contribute to the development of character required by effective leaders.
Locate, verify, evaluate, and correctly cite print and electronic resources.
Develop emotional and social intelligence skills to effectively interact with others.
Exhibit proficiency in Standard American English for academic purposes.
Demonstrate adaptability in response to changing or unknown circumstances.
Demonstrate knowledge of the power and ethical ramifications of language choice and communication style.
Leading Others
Innovative Thinking
Analyze leadership and motivation through the lens of conscious capitalism to inspire followership.
Demonstrate clarity and logic in asking relevant questions and acquiring knowledge.
Analyze people’s strengths in order to leverage diversity to improve performance outcomes.
Apply appropriate critical inquiry strategies (e.g., inductive and deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis) to issues and questions.
Evaluate strategies for effectively leading diverse teams and fostering collaboration.
Make informed decisions based on historical, current, reliable, and valid information.
Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Practice methods of coaching and guidance that help develop leadership qualities in others.
Leading an Organization
Christian Worldview
Analyze organizational behavior to determine systemic interdependencies among individuals, teams, and departments.
Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.

Apply creativity and innovation to improve organizational outcomes.
Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.
Evaluate strategies for fostering a climate of learning and development within an organization.
Analyze ethical decisions made from the Christian worldview.
Develop and communicate compelling vision to guide organizational development.
Examine the application of the Christian worldview within the context of discipline and vocation.

Domains

Program Domains

Self-Leadership -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Leadership will practice the self-reflection and self-awareness skills required to develop their personal and professional abilities and the competence required to be an effective leader.
- Evaluate qualities of professional development that characterize inspiring and effective leadership.
- Practice methods of self-reflection that contribute to the development of character required by effective leaders.

Faculty

Program Faculty

Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.

Disclosures

Develop strategy for implementing and managing change within an organization.

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

Transformative Leader

Interpret Christian perspectives of leadership through the analysis of biblical passages.

Collaborate effectively with others to meet goals.

Examine the moral obligation of leaders to lead with kindness, compassion, and justice for the good of followers and the community.

Recognize leaders, the results of their styles, and rationale for differences.

Analyze leadership as service to others and the common good that contributes to the restoration of communities and society at large.

Examine the consequences of choice; understand the concepts of accountability and personal responsibility.

Make ethical decisions based on Christian values and principles.

Encourage and motivate others to achieve their goals.

Articulate knowledge of individual, group, and societal behavior.

Define personal role in a larger, diverse social context.

Acknowledge individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems, and interact appropriately.

Use knowledge of the past to develop understandings concerning the present or future.

Evaluate artistic and literary expression and how they influence and reflect society.

Develop emotional and social intelligence skills to effectively interact with others.

Demonstrate adaptability in response to changing or unknown circumstances.

Leading Others -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Leadership will be able to positively influence others to develop their own professional and leadership skills and work together to achieve common goals.

Analyze leadership and motivation through the lens of conscious capitalism to inspire followership.
Analyze people’s strengths in order to leverage diversity to improve performance outcomes.
Evaluate strategies for effectively leading diverse teams and fostering collaboration.
Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Practice methods of coaching and guidance that help develop leadership qualities in others.

Leading an Organization -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Leadership will be able to create compelling vision and drive innovative change to encourage organizational growth and improved outcomes for all stakeholders.
- Analyze organizational behavior to determine systemic interdependencies among individuals, teams, and departments.
- Apply creativity and innovation to improve organizational outcomes.
- Evaluate strategies for fostering a climate of learning and development within an organization.
- Develop and communicate compelling vision to guide organizational development.
- Develop strategy for implementing and managing change within an organization.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Leadership will evaluate how Christian values, morals, and ethics contribute to effective leadership. Through analysis of biblical passages and Christian perspectives of service and commitment to the common good, students will be able to explain how leadership as a Christian vocation requires dedication to improving one's self, the lives of those one influences, and the community at large.
- Interpret Christian perspectives of leadership through the analysis of biblical passages.
- Examine the moral obligation of leaders to lead with kindness, compassion, and justice for the good of followers and the community.
- Analyze leadership as service to others and the common good that contributes to the restoration of communities and society at large.
- Make ethical decisions based on Christian values and principles.

Master of Science in Leadership (MSL)

Student Outcomes (SOs)

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