What you will study
UCM’s MBA in Management and Organizational Leadership combines a strong business foundation
with coursework focused on leading people, managing change and improving organizational
performance.
Your MBA core will strengthen your skills in leadership, strategy, communication and
using data to make informed business decisions. Your Management and Organizational
Leadership coursework explores topics such as:
- Employment and Development
- Leading and Guiding Change
- Strategic Organizational Communication
- Building Leadership Credibility
You’ll also develop practical skills in areas such as employee development, onboarding,
succession planning and organizational change. Throughout the program, you’ll learn
to evaluate workplace challenges, communicate recommendations and make decisions that
support both employees and organizational goals.
Excellence in Management and Organizational Leadership
UCM’s Management and Organizational Leadership concentration is part of an MBA program
recognized for quality and flexible online learning. Recent Top 10 rankings include:
- #3 MBA Program in Missouri (MBA Schools, 2026)
- #6 Best Online MBA Program in the Midwest (Fortune, 2024)
Unique learning opportunities in Management and Organizational Leadership
Apply what you learn through projects, professional experiences and opportunities
to connect with other students and leaders.
- Applied projects: Use leadership and management concepts to address organizational challenges. Projects
can help you practice evaluating workplace issues, developing solutions and communicating
recommendations.
- Internships: Gain hands-on experience in management, human resources or organizational leadership
while building your professional skills and resume.
- Build your professional network: Connect with other graduate students through organizations such as UCM’s Graduate
Student Association and other groups related to your professional and personal interests.
What can you do with an MBA in Management and Organizational Leadership from UCM?
An MBA in Management and Organizational Leadership can prepare you for roles that
involve leading teams, developing employees, managing change and improving organizational
performance. You can apply these skills in corporations, nonprofit organizations,
government agencies and other settings.
UCM alumni work for organizations including:
- Accenture
- Oracle
- Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Haldex
- SelectQuote
- U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army
- Yellow Corporation
Plan your next leadership move
UCM MBA faculty can help you connect what you learn in the program with your professional
goals. Whether you’re preparing for a promotion, moving into management or taking
on greater leadership responsibility, you’ll have access to faculty guidance as you
plan your next step.
Use the interactive tool below to explore management and organizational leadership
career opportunities, job outlook and salary information.
Financial assistance options for your MBA
Earning your MBA is an investment in your career. UCM offers resources that can help
you plan for the cost of graduate school, including loans, grants, work-study opportunities
and scholarships. Learn more about ways to finance your MBA.
Scholarships for UCM’s AACSB-accredited MBA
Graduate students pursuing an MBA may qualify to apply for scholarships supported
by UCM, alumni and other donors, including:
- Adrian and Margaret Harmon Business Graduate Scholarship
- Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies Scholarship
- Lucas Sterne and Albert G. Spaeth Graduate Business Scholarship
Search these and other scholarship opportunities using the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Ashley F.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Management and Organizational Leadership
’22
“UCM’s MBA program taught me how to be a better, people-first leader. I have a better
understanding of balance, credibility, development and intentionality. When I inquired
about the program, the MBA director answered all my questions and made the process
seamless. He has a way of putting students at ease and genuinely wants the best for
us.”
Meet Pam Q.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Management and Organizational Leadership
’22
“As a military officer, my MBA with the Management and Organizational Leadership concentration
will benefit me as I move to higher leadership positions. UCM is affordable, the professors
are fantastic and willing to work with students, you can take the classes however
you want, and the material is intriguing. It’s a great place to get your MBA.”
A respected MBA for your next leadership role
Build business and leadership skills
Earn a STEM-designated, AACSB-accredited MBA while building skills in leadership,
organizational change and data-informed decision-making. UCM’s Management and Organizational
Leadership concentration helps you prepare for greater responsibility across a wide
range of organizations.
Learn from experienced faculty
Business and leadership expertise
Learn from faculty who bring academic expertise and professional experience to your
MBA coursework. Their guidance can help you connect leadership concepts with workplace
challenges and plan your next professional step.
Accreditation
The University of Central Missouri’s MBA is accredited by AACSB International, a recognition
of UCM’s commitment to quality business education.
