Turn Experience Into Leadership Expertise
Earn your master’s in organizational leadership in as few as 18 months.
Classes Begin January 11
Why Choose Mercer University?
Degrees Built for Career Growth: 95% of the graduating class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education six months after earning a Mercer degree.*
Nationally Ranked. Distinctively Mercer: Mercer University is ranked among the top National Universities and Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
Military Friendly and Welcoming by Design: Mercer is ranked a No. 1 Military Friendly® School.
*See methodology at mercer.edu/post-graduate.
Personalize Mercer’s M.S. in Organizational Leadership for Your Path
Build the strategic, ethical, and technical skills to lead change, strengthen organizations, and guide decisions across public safety, healthcare, nonprofits, and emerging industries.
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Explore the complexities of crime, justice, and public safety leadership in today’s society through courses in community engagement and criminal justice systems, deviant behavior, and conflict resolution and negotiations.
Healthcare Leadership
Learn key theories, practices, and ethical decision-making skills required to pursue leadership in the growing healthcare industry and collaborate with various healthcare teams, such as finance, human services, and technology.
Nonprofit Leadership
Develop the expertise to navigate strategic planning, governance, fundraising, budgeting, and volunteerism, and lead nonprofit, mission-driven organizations to impact local and global communities.
Organizational Development
Gain the skills to become a catalyst for positive change, develop an organizational culture that inspires success, lead team members to maximize their potential, and chart the course for long-term strategic growth.
Technology
Build foundational skills in programming, data analysis, and machine learning to lead data-driven decisions and guide organizations through growth in emerging industries.
Prepare for a Rewarding Career
Hands-on, Experiential Learning
Develop career-ready best practices in classes, simulations, and a program capstone project.
Flexible Course Formats
Receive high-quality instruction online with a strong network of faculty and peers.
Eight-Week Classes, Five Start Dates
Choose from five start dates and learn in focused, 8-week classes designed for school/life balance.
Experienced Faculty Mentors
Learn from faculty who have honed their expertise and perspectives around the world and across industries.
Support for Working and Military Students
Access dedicated support from a team who understands the lives of working professionals and military students.
Personalized Financial Planning
Partner with a financial planning counselor for personalized guidance to make confident decisions about your future.
Where Mercer Graduates Work
Graduates of Mercer’s organizational leadership program may work in a variety of roles and career paths, including:
- Administrative Services Managers
- Clinical Data Managers
- Compliance Managers
- Facilities Managers
- Fundraising Managers
- General and Operations Managers
- Human Resources Managers
- Management Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Operations Research Analysts
- Public Relations Managers
- Purchasing Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Sales Managers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
What are Mercer Graduates Saying?
“Mercer’s master’s in Organizational Leadership was what I needed to excel in my position as an executive director of a nonprofit organization. The knowledge and strategies learned in the program allowed me to implement change as I was learning immediately. I uncovered perseverance I did not know was in me.”
About Mercer University
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning with approximately 9,000 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top tier of national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.
Mercer is recognized as a leader in providing students of all ages with the personalized support and flexibility needed to make a private education a reality.
