Organizational Leadership and Innovation: Online

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester

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Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America , Rochester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Application Fee

USD 65

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,350 / credit

Next Intake 2-Sep-2023

Organizational Leadership and Innovation: Online

About

Lead the adoption of innovation in today's tech-infused business environment.
Gain global experience at one of RIT's global campuses: RIT Dubai, RIT Croatia, RIT Kosovo, or RIT China.
Participate in active, case-based learning, working with the latest technology and software in state-of-the-art facilities.
Earn a 50% scholarship, industry connections, and one-on-one mentoring through the Saunders Leadership Fellows program.

Interested in influencing people, implementing innovation in dynamic ways, and impacting your organization at the highest levels? Then organizational leadership is paramount to your ability to lead in today's tech-infused business environment.

What is Organizational Leadership?

Leading in innovative environments demands leaders who have a future-focused mindset and the advanced skills to lead in organizations that are constantly adopting and evolving from the latest in tech innovations. Organizational leadership is creating an intentional, collaborative work environment where you are able to identify and influence an organization's ability to innovate and evolve. Leaders of innovation are initiators, doers, range-agents, and change-makers.

RIT's Organizational Leadership Degree

Constant technology advances provide organizations with a growing set of tools and opportunities to manage. They need leaders to spearhead organizational change, particularly in these technology-driven and innovative contexts. In the MS degree in organizational leadership and innovation, you will be equipped with the tools to spearhead organizational change, particularly in technology-driven and innovative contexts. The curriculum adds future-focused and innovative leadership-oriented courses that leverage faculty expertise in organizational leadership, innovation, technology, and strategy development. You'll learn to create an entrepreneurial culture and build sustainable teams while you develop skills in the leadership and management of innovation.

Organizational Leadership Courses

The curriculum includes courses in topics such as strategic foresight and innovation, technology and the future of work, leading change, and leading teams in organizations. You will learn how to foresee emerging technologies and innovations, and convert these opportunities into strategies. The program's courses are designed to develop your skills and abilities to use leadership to create innovative work cultures and lead innovative individuals and teams. By combining leadership skill development and managing innovation, you will be prepared to build sustainable organizations that can adapt efficiently.

Careers in Organizational Leadership

Careers in the field are growing. The job market shows a consistent increase in demand for students who know how to lead in innovation contexts. In 2021, top job sites in the U.S. carried more than 100,000 job postings for leadership roles in innovation contexts in the U.S. These jobs include leadership positions as chief innovation strategist, director of strategy and innovation, director of talent innovation, and more.

This program is offered exclusively online.

This dynamic organizational leadership degree prepares you to analyze and identify an organization's ability to innovate and evolve.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Transcript(s)

RIT requires transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended, including transcript grading keys.
International students should provide transcripts (or mark sheets) and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions.

To submit your transcript(s) for application review:

Upload copies or official transcript(s) with the submission of your online application, or
Upload your transcript(s) through your admissions portal after you have submitted your application

Upon enrollment at RIT, you will need to contact your prior college or university and request that your official, final records be sent directly to RIT. Documents you upload are not considered official.

Degree Requirements

All applicants to RIT’s graduate programs must hold—or currently be completing—a four-year baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, granted by an accredited college or university.

If you have not yet completed your undergraduate coursework, your admission will be contingent upon submission of your final transcript showing the degree granted and the date of the degree.

3-Year Degrees from International Universities
RIT will review applicants with 3-year degrees from international universities. Students with 3-year degrees from India must meet all of the following conditions:

The college or university is WHED recognized, and
The college or university is NAAC accredited with an "A" grade, and
You have passed in the 1st Class (or equivalent).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may request a WES evaluation or you would need to complete (or be in the process of) postgraduate study.

If your 3-year undergraduate degree is currently in progress, you may be admitted contingent upon obtaining your degree in the 1st class or equivalent.

Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana
RIT considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your online application. Your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.

Career

Typical Job Titles

Innovation Director	Program manager, Innovation
Innovation Expert	Innovation Leader
Innovation Lead	Director of Innovation and Learning
Innovation Manager/Project Manager	Director Strategy and&amp
Innovation	Innovation Strategist
Chief Innovation Strategist	Director Talent Innovation
Innovation Strategist for Workforce	Assistant Director, Leadership Development
Senior Manager, Organizational Effectiveness and Change	OD and Change Management Specialist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,350

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

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