Online Master’s in Professional Leadership
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Combine Two Certificates to Complete One Unique Leadership Master’s Degree
The online Master’s in Professional Leadership degree from Arcadia University is designed to propel you toward career advancement. You’ll complete two graduate certificates as part of a marketable leadership master’s degree that will give you in-demand skills and a competitive edge for your career.
| Required Certificate | The online Master’s in Professional Leadership degree requires completing the Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership. Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership | 12 Credits Gain a theoretical and pragmatic understanding of effective leadership within domestic and global organizations. |
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| Choose Your Focus Area | Along with the organizational leadership certificate, you’ll also choose one of the two following graduate certificates to complete as part of your degree: Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Equity | 9 Credits Learn to identify and analyze the system-level barriers and community needs that contribute to achieving health equity in diverse populations. Graduate Certificate in Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Cultural Wellbeing | 12 Credits Learn to employ culturally and emotionally responsive approaches to education inside and outside the classroom. |
| Capstones Course | The online leadership master’s program also requires completing a capstone course in communication strategies for public health impact. This course involves an action research project that enables you to apply what you’ve learned in your program to the real world. |
Careers for Master’s in Professional Leadership Graduates
You’ll graduate with a unique skill set and the expertise to make an impact as a leader. Plus, you’ll receive career placement support from Arcadia’s Office of Career Education.
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Human Resources Manager $136,350 per year1
Training and Development Manager $125,040 per year2
Administrative Services and Facilities Manager $104,900 per year3
Arcadia University
A university that celebrates authenticity, is among the best in the country in study abroad, and is a leader in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Arcadia’s supportive community and quality academic programs help guide students toward career success and fulfillment.
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Arcadia University’s online learning platform allows you to study on your time, virtually meet with instructors when it’s convenient, and complete your education at a pace that fits your schedule. Your degree and the career you want are both within reach.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Human Resources Managers.” Retrieved January 30, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Training and Development Managers.” Retrieved January 30, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Administrative Services and Facilities Managers.” Retrieved January 30, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.