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Leadership Education, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University rank #201 (ARWU) Lincoln, NE, United States
The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication offers a Masters of Science degree in Leadership Education. This program in Leadership Education , offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, provides further academic study and support to people in a variety of academic disiplines who are seeking to enhance their leadership or leadership development skills. 

Overview

The program in Leadership Education, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, provides content and experiential activities that support leadership studies, training and development, extension education, postsecondary teaching, and positions in business, government, or the private sector.

The interdepartmental doctoral program in Human Sciences with a specialization in Leadership Studies is designed for individuals interested in the scholarly study of leadership. A firm foundation in leadership theory and research provides support to those interested in leadership development and practice in a variety of academic and professional settings. It is ideal for current and future leaders in communities, government agencies, and private sector organizations. Additionally, this program is designed to prepare those interested in faculty positions focused on researching and/or teaching leadership.

The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication faculty and graduate students are internationally recognized for teaching, research, and outreach. We strive to develop close student-faculty relationships based on strong mentoring experiences, valuable internships, and in-depth seminars. We encourage these relationships by offering interactive online and face-to-face classes.

Programme Structure

Courses include: 

  • Theoretical Foundations of Leadership
  • Developing Leadership Capacity in Organizations and Communities
  • Problems of Beginning Agriscience Teachers
  • Supervisory Leadership
  • Diffusion of Innovations: Through an Extension Context
  • Environmental Leadership

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Credits
    30 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    79

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

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General Requirements

  • Transcripts and/or mark sheets showing the grades earned in each course
  • A diploma or certificate of graduation. (Not required if the transcript includes the name of the degree and the date it was conferred.)
  • The Diploma Supplement, if the degree is Bologna-compliant

Tuition Fee

  • International

    960 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 960 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.

  • National

    960 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 960 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.

  • In-State

    332 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 332 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Lincoln

  • 926 - 1380 USD/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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