Overview

The Organizational Leadership - Human Resources Management Track at Columbus State University will academically prepare students to pass the Professional and Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR & SPHR) exams. The MSOL Human Resources track is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management's HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

The MSOL is a 36-hour program, requiring a student to complete 12 graduate courses. Full-time students can complete the program in four semesters. All MSOL classes are taught in the evening. The program can be adapted for students who wish to attend part-time and complete the program within 18-24 months.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will apply knowledge of leadership theory, organizational behavior theory, and change management theory as they relate to best practices in organizational leadership.

Graduates will apply knowledge of economic and financial conditions to organizational leadership issues.

HR graduates will apply knowledge of human resource management theory and practice to organizational problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

MSOL Professional Exit Requirement

Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Negotiations and Conflict Resolution

Contemporary Economics and Finance for Leaders

Global Management

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or master's degree from a college or university recognized by a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) institutional or program accreditor.
Application + $50 non-refundable application fee (apply online or print form (PDF)). The application fee is waived for returning CSU graduate students and CSU students who completed a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Immunization Record
Official transcript(s)
Test scores from the GRE, GMAT, MAT, or another standardized test as required by the individual degree program
Verification and proof of Lawful Presence

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10800 USD / year

≈ 10800 USD / year
Out-of-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2580 USD / year

≈ 2580 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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