Leadership & Management Degrees
Lead with confidence, manage with impact, and inspire results
Important Upcoming Dates
Term Start Dates
Summer 2025 Term
May 6
Fall 2025 Term
September 2
Spring 2026 Term
January 6
SUMMER Priority Deadline
March 7
BROWSE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS
Industry Overview
prepare For Your Career in Leadership
USD’s career-focused Leadership and Management graduate programs are designed for bachelor-prepared professionals who are currently working in leadership roles, as well as those aspiring to advance into management positions. These programs are ideal for those seeking to develop the skills needed to lead teams, inspire innovation, and drive organizational success.
Our graduate leadership degrees combine cutting-edge research, real-world application, and a focus on ethical decision-making to prepare professionals to thrive in today’s dynamic environments.
In a rapidly changing world, strong leadership has never been more critical. Organizations across industries are seeking leaders who can effectively manage teams, adapt to change, and guide organizations through complex challenges. By earning a master’s degree in Leadership and Management, you’ll be equipped with the advanced tools, strategies, and knowledge to meet these demands and excel in your career.
Success Stories
Lynn H. Hoffman said she gained “a wealth of information” not only from the professors and the cutting-edge curriculum, but also from interacting with fellow students using USD’s robust online educational portal. Earning her master’s degree in cybersecurity at the University of San Diego set Lynn H. Hoffman on a course to start her own San Diego-based cybersecurity company — Cibernetika.
What a fantastic program and instructors. I learned a lot about leadership and shared it all in the academy with the newly hired deputy sheriffs. This program is second to none, and very the courses/assignments made me think outside of the box.
One of the reasons my boss hired me was because of that (USD) master’s degree, and he told me that. He said, ‘You know, a lot of employers are sometimes afraid to hire students fresh out of school. But I am of the theory that you are already learning the newest avenues of how to do things, and that anything you come here for we can just teach you right off the bat and it’s a big plus.
EXPERT FACULTY, CUTTING-EDGE CURRICULUM, FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
A Degree to Be Proud Of
University of San Diego is consistently ranked one of the Top 100 universities in the United States.
A Smart Investment
Your career-building degree pays for itself in the workplace.
Career Advancement
Move forward in your current field or blaze a new career path.
Scheduling Freedom
Study on your own schedule – balancing school, work and life.
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Your Future Now
Earn your master’s degree on a schedule that’s convenient for you.