Executive Master's in Organizational Leadership

Residency Session dates are determined by the course that you are registered for. It is very important that you make note of the class you registered for, as well as the designated residency weekend for that course as each course will only meet one weekend for the duration of the semester.

You can view your semester schedule in your self-service portal in your Student Profile. Once you log into your MyUC account, click on Academics, then click on Current Schedule. Your schedule details will indicate the date and location of your residency weekend.

You can find information on the residency site locations on our website.

Attendance to each executive residency class session is mandatory. Students may make up no more than one (1) residency session throughout the duration of their academic program. Missing a second residency will result in the student being dismissed from the university.

A missed session will result in the student attending a make-up session, and paying a $300 residency make-up fee. In addition, the student may be asked for documentation from the program department providing an explanation as to why the scheduled residency session was missed. Make-up sessions must be completed prior to the end of the term. Noncompliance with this policy will result in dismissal from the executive program.

The Department of International Graduate Services will contact you via your UC student email as registration for the next term approaches. Please remember that you are required to register for (one) main class, (one) online class, and Applied Learning Practicum each semester in order to maintain your F1 status – late registration will not be accepted and can result in the termination of your student status. 

Once you register for a class you will want to make note of the residency weekend that your class is scheduled, as that is the only session for that class that will be scheduled for the semester. You will need to be sure to plan your travel accordingly to ensure that you are in attendance for the full residency session.

Registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once a course is full, there will not be additional seats added, as we cannot exceed classroom seating capacity; therefore, it is advised that you register for classes as much in advance as possible. As a reminder, students cannot register for future semesters until their current tuition balance is paid in full.

*Please note all times are in local time zone*

Friday

Facility will open at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday

Facility will open at 7:00 a.m.

Sunday

Facility will open at 7:00 a.m.

We ask that you please take note of the above-mentioned times and schedule your travel accordingly.

*These dates have been set; however, if any changes are made, they will be made prior to registration for that semester. Not all dates are available at each residency location.

Fall 2023 (August 28 – December 15)

• September 29 – October 1
• October 6 – 8
• October 13 – 15
• October 20 – 22
• November 3 – 5
• November 10 – 12
• November 17 – 19

Spring 2024 (January 8th – April 26th)

• February 9 – 11
• February 16 – 18
• February 23 – 25
• March 1 – 3
• March 8 – 10
• March 15 – 17
• March 22 – 24
• April 5 – 7

Summer 2024 (May 6th – August 23rd)

• May 31 – June 2
• June 7 – 9
• June 14 – 16
• June 21 – 23
• June 28 – 30
• July 12 – 14
• July 19 – 21
• July 26 – 28
• August 2 – 4

Fall 2024 (August 26th – December 13th)

• September 27 – 29
• October 4 – 6
• October 11 – 13
• October 18 – 20
• October 25 – 27
• November 1 – 3
• November 8 – 10
• November 15 – 17
• November 22 – 24 

The executive master’s in organizational leadership program at University of the Cumberlands is designed to equip professionals to advance in or take on the challenges of a leadership role within their organization.

Offered in an executive format program blending online and onsite study, students can develop organizational leadership approaches for public, private, for-profit, and non-profit settings. Classroom theory is enhanced through applied opportunities, including an Organizational Leadership Capstone course and an Applied Learning Practicum. 

As the organizational leadership landscape continues to grow in new directions, a master’s program could help you grow along with it. If you want to be a successful and effective leader in your organization, you need to be able to:

• Exhibit advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate an ethical leadership approach  
• Apply an advanced understanding of organizational leadership theory in the field
• Effectively navigate leadership within a variety of organizational settings  

With this hybrid program, you’ll develop advanced skills in all of that and more.

With an executive MS in Organizational Leadership, you can have a meaningful impact on the daily operations and long-range initiatives and goals of your organization in a variety of job roles. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 189,200 new top executives will be added over the next decade. Additionally, this job field offers a lucrative median salary of $98,980.  

The organizational leadership career path offers great flexibility, whether you aspire to general leadership or a more specialized role. An executive MS degree in organizational leadership can equip you to serve in a number of areas, including sustainability, social responsibility, operations, diversity, and much more!  

Sure! The hybrid format executive master’s in organizational leadership is a variation of our fully online program that includes a mandatory three-day weekend residency session each semester. It’s ideal for working professionals who want a program that works with their busy schedule but isn't completely online. The executive organizational leadership master’s program would also work for an international student with an F1 visa and a CPT/OPT component to their degree.

The 31-credit program requires 25 credit hours in core subjects such as Foundations of Organizational Leadership, Research Methods and Analysis, and Strategic Leadership, and six credit hours for both elective theory and practicum Capstone courses.

Classes are scheduled in two 8-week sessions and 16-week sessions during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Full-time degree candidates typically take one or two classes per bi-term, a total of 6-9 hours per semester. With the recommended course rotation, a full-time student could complete the program in 12 months (three semesters). 

All programs at University of the Cumberlands are offered at some of the lowest rates in the nation – and we even include free textbooks through our One Price Promise! For more information on how affordable this program would be for you, visit our Financial Aid page.