Salve Regina creates online master’s degree to build expertise in high-purpose leadership
Salve Regina has launched a new online graduate program in organizational transformation and leadership. Designed for individuals who seek to broaden their expertise in strategic management, organizational culture, sustainable business and analytical decision making, the 10-course master’s degree program can be completed in 12 months.
In 2024, Forbes recognized Salve Regina as having one of the best online MBAs in entrepreneurship. As a mission-driven institution focused on five critical societal concerns, the University offers an environment where individuals can explore sustainable and inclusive practices that elicit systemic change. To help individuals and organizations navigate the diverse 21st-century workforce, purpose-driven leadership has become essential across industries.
The master’s degree in organizational transformation and leadership charts the course for a new type of leader to emerge, fostering leadership development by providing cutting-edge content and experiential approaches.
“We’ve designed this program to be a gateway to enhanced employability, professional advancement and organizational growth for people at any point in their career or educational journey,” said Dr. Teresa Starzecki, assistant professor and graduate program director. “The course empowers people to become effective leaders who promote sustainability, ethics and social responsibility, creating a positive influence within their organizations and contributing to a more inclusive and collaborative society.”
Delivered online, the program is a blend of synchronous and asynchronous class meetings that provide the tools to predict, analyze and address current and future business challenges while integrating data-driven best practices. A bachelor’s degree is required to apply.
In addition to the master’s degree, Salve Regina offers “stackable” graduate certificates in business intelligence for organizational progress, organizational culture transformation, and strategic transformation and sustainable management. These certificates can stand alone or be combined with two additional courses to complete the master’s degree. Through combined offerings, qualified Salve Regina undergraduates can earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years.