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The 100% online Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership (MS-MSL) from Michigan State University empowers professionals with the skills to lead teams, drive results, and navigate complex organizational challenges with confidence.
Built for busy working adults, this program delivers world-class leadership education in a format that fits your life—so you don’t have to choose between your job, your family, and your future.
This program provides practical leadership training you can apply immediately—without putting your career on hold.
Build a meaningful career in business with this flexible and respected degree supported by world-class faculty and the enduring power of the Spartan community.
Request Your Program GuideYou can also choose to specialize your education with two concentrations:
Strategic Management
MSU's Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership concentration in Strategic Management helps students develop skills for high-level decision-making regarding strategy development and implementation. This program addresses the need for highly trained professionals in this field by offering specialized curriculum designed to offer professional insight for success in today's business world, including strategic planning, competitive analysis, global strategy and change management.
Human Resource Management
MSU's Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership concentration in Human Resource Management helps individuals enhance their ability to lead and motivate others by offering a strategic approach to understanding what inspires people and developing the tools you’ll need to lead a variety of individuals. The program provides students with an educational experience designed to build knowledge and skills in the diverse facets of managing human resources to achieve your organization’s strategic objectives.
Build a meaningful career in business with this flexible and respected degree supported by world-class faculty and the enduring power of the Spartan community.
Request Your Program GuideDesigned by the expert faculty at MSU’s nationally ranked Broad College of Business, this program combines real-world application with leadership theory—so you can start leading smarter, immediately.
Upon your successful completion of the Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership, you will be able to:
Build a meaningful career in business with this flexible and respected degree supported by world-class faculty and the enduring power of the Spartan community.
Request Your Program GuideToday’s leaders do more than manage—they shape direction, inspire teams, and create value. Graduates of MSU’s MS-MSL program are equipped to lead in a wide range of organizational roles including:
Whether you’re ready for your next promotion or looking to lead bigger initiatives, this degree helps you make your next move with confidence.
Build a meaningful career in business with this flexible and respected degree supported by world-class faculty and the enduring power of the Spartan community.
Request Your Program GuideEnhance your résumé and target your goals with graduate certificates that can be earned on their own—or applied directly toward your MS-MSL degree.
Each certificate is just 10 credit hours—and designed for maximum flexibility and impact.
Master the art of team-building, emotional intelligence, and leading through change.
Gain tools in market analysis, competitive positioning, and long-term business strategy.
Founded in 1855 on the ideals of democratization of knowledge and empowering people through education, Michigan State University (MSU) is an inclusive, internationally recognized university with a mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives. Ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world.
The Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership (MS-MSL) empowers working professionals with a world-class education backed by AACSB accreditation and national recognition. Designed with purpose, the career-focused curriculum equips you to lead with confidence in today’s dynamic environment. Flexible, stackable pathways let you shape your journey through modular certificate options aligned with your goals.
See how a world-class education from MSU’s Eli Broad College of Business can move your career forward with the strength of the Spartan community behind you.
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“I had a desire to grow as a leader and become a better strategic manager. I already possessed a master's degree and a doctorate in higher education administration, but I needed a better understanding of how to make good decisions. Not all programs are created equal, and this one is solid top to bottom.”
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