Explore the ability to manage change effectively, and study how to improve organizational performance and effectiveness in Colorado Technical University's Master of Science in Management degree program with a concentration in Organizational Leadership and Change. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for management analysts is promising. This occupation is projected to grow by 11 percent from 2023-2033, which is faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.¹ CTU's program is grounded in organizational, strategic, and change management theory, and focuses on practical, growth-oriented activities for today's challenging business and institutional environments.

¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Analysts.

• Program Credits: 48
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Organizational Leadership and Change (MSM-OLC) is a 48-credit-hour program offered online and at the Aurora campus. The program includes 28 credit hours devoted to the management core and 20 credit hours for the organizational leadership and change concentration.

In this degree program, students have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in organizational leadership theory, research, strategy, and methodology. The program emphasizes self-awareness as manager/leader in small groups, complex organizations, and organizational change in multicultural contexts. While this program is strongly grounded in organizational, strategic, and change management theory, the curriculum is focused on practical, growth-oriented activities to promote educational relevance and applicability in today’s challenging business and institutional environments. The degree program is designed for those who wish to broaden and expand on their experience in organizational leadership and change management.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.

For the 10th consecutive year, CTU's Master of Science in Management degree programs are ranked among the Best Online Master's in Business Programs (excluding MBA) by U.S. News & World Report.*

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

Learning Outcomes

MSM Program Learning Outcomes

• Lead, communicate, and direct technical business initiatives and day-to-day operations
• Analyze, develop, and implement strategies for improving business processes and operations
• Integrate Research and Development, marketing, production, and finance strategies
• Apply project management practices to projects and initiatives

MSM-OLC Concentration Learning Outcomes

• Analyze how leaders change businesses from an organizational behavior perspective.