Leadership: Concentration Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Why Study Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Students pursuing this concentration will be exposed to course material on the perceptual, institutional, and social processes that impact the ways people interact and make decisions in organizations. The interdisciplinary curriculum promotes a scientific approach to optimizing organizational outcomes by equipping leaders with the skills to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive climate. These skills serve students who strive to make organizations more supportive and engaging places to work.

Students with an undergraduate degree from any discipline are invited to apply for admission. Students interested in learning more about practical research methods for leaders, diversity in the workplace, organizational power dynamics, and leadership theory will be well-prepared to complete the program. 

CAREER PROSPECTS:

• Commerce

• Information technology

• Human resources

• Mass media

• Military and other government organizations

• Social services

• Health care

• Non-profit management

• Education

NACE Career Readiness competencies addressed in the program:

• Career and self-development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership
• Professionalism

Admission Requirements

For information related to admission requirements or to view the courses within each program, please visit the graduate bulletin.

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What Will I Learn

Students who complete the Master of Science in Leadership with a concentration in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be able to:

• Evaluate diverse perspectives for decision-making

• Identify the relationship between in-group processes and power in organizations

• Recognize and critically evaluate macro and micro level biases

• Articulate how social position influences privileges and oppression faced by individuals

Sample Course Plan

Leadership: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, MSL