Become a Leader in Business
M.S. Management and Leadership | Online Management and Leadership Degree
Step Into the Kind of Leadership Organizations Need Now
You’re ready to do more than manage tasks. You’re ready to lead people, guide decisions, and help teams deliver results that move business forward. WGU’s M.S. Management and Leadership helps you build practical skills in communication, business acumen, ethical leadership, human capital management, strategic management, and change leadership. This degree is designed to help you take your career to the next level by connecting your leadership growth to the greater business landscape across business, nonprofit, government, and education settings.
Turn Your Leadership Potential Into Career Momentum
Graduates can build leadership capability for roles across teams, departments, operations, and business functions, including:
- Manager
- Team lead
- Operations Manager
- Program Manager
- Department leader
- Business Manager
- Director-level leadership pathways
With this degree, you’ll build skills to:
- Lead teams and build trust.
- Align people to organizational goals.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Apply negotiation and conflict resolution strategies.
- Use business acumen to support decisions.
- Lead change, innovation, and strategic execution.
Evaluate team and organizational performance.
Build the Skills Employers Look for in Leaders
WGU’s M.S. Management and Leadership is designed around applied leadership capabilities employers rely on, including team effectiveness, communication, conflict resolution, strategic decision-making, organizational performance, and change leadership. The program also includes a management and leadership capstone that brings together skills from across the degree, helping you apply what you’ve learned to real organizational challenges.
WGU graduates are trusted by employers. According to a 2024 Harris Poll, 94% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations*.
Take the Next Step Toward the Leader You’re Ready to Become
Organizations need leaders who can bring people together, make sound decisions, and guide teams through change. WGU’s M.S. Management and Leadership can help you build the skills to step into broader responsibility and lead with confidence.
WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality is institutionally recognized.
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2024 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
94% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations*
95% of employers rated the "soft skills" of WGU grads as equal to or better than graduates from other institutions*
Undergraduate
School of Business undergraduate program tuition
$3,830 — $3,830
Graduate
School of Business graduate program tuition
$4,805 — 4,805
Tuition rates effective January 1, 2026. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.
Undergraduate
School of Business undergraduate program tuition
$3,830 — $3,830
Graduate
School of Business graduate program tuition
$4,805 — 4,805
Tuition rates effective January 1, 2026. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.
