Organizational Leadership: MS in Technology: Online Degrees: Online Degree Programs: Indiana University

Technology, MS | (Organizational
Leadership)

Master of Science in Technology

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
33
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$485.50
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$655.00

Technology, MS | (Organizational Leadership)

Master of Science in Technology

This graduate degree is awarded by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

The Organizational Leadership Concentration within the Master of Science in Technology prepares you for leadership in a contemporary workplace.

In this master's program, you learn to:

Apply organizational leadership theories to the workplace.
Lead research-based organizational change.
Design and conduct workplace research to make data-guided decisions.

If you have a BS in a technology discipline or related area, you may enroll as a full-time student or a part-time student. You can complete the program in four semesters and must complete it within five years.

This program is offered through IUPUI's Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. IUPUI is a joint Indiana University-Purdue University campus. Your MS in Technology degree will be conferred from Purdue University.

The Organizational Leadership Concentration within the MS in Technology prepares you for such careers as:

Project manager or leader
Production control manager
Human resources professional
Technical consultant
Manufacturing supervisor
Technical sales manager
Corporate trainer
Executive coach

Degree Requirements

To earn the Organizational Leadership concentration within the Master of Science in Technology, you will complete 33 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

Required Primary Core MS in Technology Courses (9 credit hours)

The core courses will help you understand quantitative and qualitative data-guided decision-making principles in industry and technology. They also build relevant skills in project management and communication.

Required Organizational Leadership Concentration Courses (15 credit hours)

The Organizational Leadership Concentration requires five graduate courses.

Related Electives (9 credit hours)

You may choose three relevant elective courses in consultation with your advisor.

You choose one of two options: Courses Only or Directed Project.

Courses Only Option

Core courses (9 credit hours)
Additional courses (24 credit hours)

Directed Project Option

Core courses (9 credit hours)
Additional courses (21 credit hours)
Directed project (3 credit hours)

Some courses for this graduate program are offered both online and on campus. Please check the current course listings for online availability. It is possible to fulfill all of the degree requirements with online courses.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree in technology or a related field with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose (400 words)
Resume (highly recommended)
TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only)

Application Deadlines

Fall priority date for financial aid: January 2
Fall (applicants outside continental USA): May 1
Fall (applicants within continental USA): July 1
Spring (applicants outside continental USA): September 1
Spring (applicants within continental USA): November 1
Summer (non-international applicants): April 1

Courses

Core

OLS 50100	Leadership and Ethics (concentration course)	3 Credits
OLS 57100	Advanced Project Management in Technology (core course)	3 Credits
OLS 57400	Managerial Training and Development (concentration course)	3 Credits
OLS 58000	Interpersonal Skills for Leaders (concentration course)	3 Credits
OLS 58200	Leadership and Organizational Change (concentration course)	3 Credits
OLS 58300	Coaching and Mentoring in Organizations (concentration course)	3 Credits
TECH 50700	Measurement and Evaluation in Industry and Technology (core course)	3 Credits

This course may be substituted with TCM 51000 or TECH 50801.

This course may be substituted with OLS 53010 or TECH 50801.

This course may be substituted with OLS 53010 or TCM 51000.

Elective

OLS 51500	Foundations of Human Resource Development	3 Credits
OLS 56300	Sustainable Practices in Business & Industry in the European Union	3 Credits
OLS 58100	Workshop in OLS	1-6 Credits
OLS 59800	Directed MS Project	1-6 Credits
TCM 52000	Teaching Technical & Professional Communication	3 Credits
TCM 53000	Advanced Visual Technical Communication	3 Credits
TCM 54000	Advanced Managing Document Quality	3 Credits
TCM 55000	Advanced Research Approaches for Technical & Professional Communication	3 Credits

This course may be substituted with TCM 51000 or TECH 50801.

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $485.50

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1,456.50

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

-Rate is determined by program of enrollment.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $655.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1,965.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $770

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $280

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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Technology, MS | (Organizational Leadership)

Master of Science in Technology

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Application Deadlines

Courses

Core

OLS 53010 / Mixed Methods Research (core course) / 3 Credits

TCM 51000 / Effective Workplace Technical Communication (core course) / 3 Credits

TECH 50801 / Quality and Productivity in Industry and Technology (core course) 3 Credits

Elective

OLS 53010 / Mixed Methods Research / 3 Credits

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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