Online Master's Degree M.S. Fire Executive Leadership/Organizational Leadership

Program Description

The Master of Science in Fire Executive Leadership degree provides students with a flexible, relevant, and current curriculum applicable to the fire and emergency services fields today. The program emphasizes the development of a progressive and innovative leader by establishing the ability to build and foster productive teams on topics such as labor management, emergency management, and community risk reduction. Students who earn a Master of Science in Fire Executive Leadership from Columbia Southern University will be prepared to become advanced leaders within the fields of fire and other related emergency services.

Concentration Description

The Organizational Leadership concentration focuses on current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, knowledge of global events and diverse cultures, and tools used to enable organizational innovation, creativity, and change in complex work environments. The program of study includes an exploration of critical issues and emerging theories, employee motivation and morale, organizational change, communication strategies, training and development, strategic decision-making, business ethics, project teams, and business policy and operations.