Overview

The Management and Leadership programme at Purdue Global provides a comprehensive framework for professionals aiming to master the complexities of modern business environments. This Master of Science degree focuses on developing the essential skills required to lead diverse teams and manage large-scale organisational change effectively.

Students are encouraged to identify real-world professional challenges and build a robust portfolio of case studies and practical projects. The curriculum culminates in a capstone research project that allows learners to integrate their classroom knowledge with direct application to their current or future workplace settings.

The course emphasises that every employee offers a unique opportunity to gain market insights into the culture and standards of an organisation.

Why Management and Leadership at Purdue Global?

This programme is distinguished by its accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring high academic standards. Additionally, the human resources concentration is fully aligned with the curriculum guidelines set by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

The curriculum is continually reviewed and updated by a dedicated department and an advisory board to reflect the latest developments in the global business field. Students benefit from the expertise of faculty members who are real-world practitioners, with nearly all holding advanced or terminal degrees.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 420 per credit
National fee: USD 420 per credit
Local fee: USD 485 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to provide business insights and leadership knowledge that can be applied immediately to professional life. Modules may include:

Business Communications
Strategic Human Resources Management
Management Theories and Practices
Organizational Excellence and Change
Strategic Financial Analysis

Students can further tailor their degree by choosing from eight distinct concentration areas to suit their career goals. These specialisations include:

Global Business
Health Care Management
Human Resources
Information Technology
Leadership
Military Leadership
Organizational Design and Development
Project Management

Careers with Management and Leadership

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of managerial and executive positions across virtually any industry, including operations and information systems. The programme develops core competencies in financial analysis, critical thinking, and customer relationship management that are highly valued by global employers.

Common career paths for alumni include roles in health care management, project management, and strategic human resources. The skills acquired also enable graduates to serve as effective change agents or consultants, helping organisations align their structures and processes with long-term business strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Communications

Strategic Human Resources Management

Management Theories and Practices

Leadership Theory and Practice

Organizational Excellence and Change

Strategic Financial Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-27 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-12 00:00:00
Starting 2027-11-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-28 00:00:00

More details

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

Online

Semi-structured
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Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enroll in the Master of Science in Management and Leadership, you must possess a bachelor’s degree in the field of business from an accredited college or university or 45 credit hours of undergraduate coursework across the ACBSP's Common Professional Components (CPC).

Applicants with an MBA can enroll in the program without a Peregrine assessment or an undergraduate degree in business.

Be at least 18 years old.

Proof of sufficient funds

Submit applicable fees

Visa requirements

Proof of secondary completion

English Language Requirements

You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of the required degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10360 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10360 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11963 USD / year

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Funding

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