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 Why choose Antioch's graduate program in management and leadership?
The M.S in Management and Leadership is intended for management professionals who want to lead positive change in businesses and organizations. Going beyond a traditional M.B.A. degree, the M.S. in Management and Leadership provides you with the skills to design practical and imaginative alternatives to today's complex business challenges.
Why an M.S. instead of an M.B.A.?
The M.S. in Management and Leadership offers students a comprehensive approach to leading creative sustainable change in businesses, in contrast with traditional M.B.A. degrees, which usually provide only a narrow set of management skills.
Students in Antioch's graduate Management and Leadership program become leaders who support creativity and innovation in the workplace, as well as acquire traditional skills in finance, marketing and operations. You develop the capacity to solve problems and make decisions effectively in a rapidly changing business environment.
Some employers consider the approach used in Antioch's graduate Management and Leadership program preferable to an M.B.A. In fact, the M.S. in Management and Leadership stands out in the ocean of traditional M.B.A. degrees.
What are the benefits of an M.S. in Management and Leadership?
As a graduate with an M.S. in Management and Leadership you'll have exceptional leadership and management skills that can be used in any type of business or organization. You'll know how to design socially responsible businesses that take into account the "triple bottom line" of economics, environment and society. You'll be an expert in the latest ideas about business and leadership.
Do I need management experience?
You'll need at least two years of relevant work experience to enroll in Antioch's graduate Management and Leadership program. This condition is broadly interpreted, and students in the Management and Leadership program come from a variety of backgrounds and employers. Recent employers include: Army Corps of Engineers, AT&T, The Boeing Co., the Federal Reserve Bank, FedEX, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft Corp., Nike Corporation, Outward Bound, Pemco Insurance, Starbucks, Verizon Wireless, Virginia Mason Medical Center, the Center for Ethical Leadership and Washington State Department of Health and Human Services.
What kinds of work are alumni doing?
Management and Leadership alums are working in many different businesses and corporations. Recent graduates are working as: manager of student services at a community college, vice president and chief operations officer at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, board member of Social Justice Fund Northwest, business manager at The Boeing Co. and director of the Family Center at Catholic Community Services.
How long does it take to complete an M.S. in Management and Leadership?
If you enroll as a full-time student, you can finish your degree in 21 months. If you enroll part time, you have up to six years to finish your degree. There is also a graduate certificate in Business Leadership and Change Management that can take only nine months to complete.
Is there a thesis requirement?
There is no thesis requirement for the M.S. in Management and Leadership but students may choose to write a thesis in their second year of study with their adviser's approval.
How much does it cost?
Attending a graduate program in management and leadership to get your M.S. is an investment in your future. Costs are competitive with equivalent degrees at other private universities. See Typical Costs for more information. Most students receive financial aid. Antioch also offers graduate assistant and work study positions. Scholarships are available as well.
Can I work while I'm going to graduate school?
Yes, most students in the Management and Leadership program have full-time or part-time jobs. Class time is concentrated to accommodate busy schedules. All courses are held one weekend a month (Friday through Monday). Between class meetings, students work online in a collaborative learning community.
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