Leadership and Ethics

Leaders with integrity, character, trustworthiness and excellence in professional training are in high demand. The Master of Science in Leadership and Ethics (MSLE) program will develop and equip you to lead with excellence using biblically-based models. The program will give you an understanding of how organizations work, how to provide leadership to a company, and how to implement ethical business practices. You'll get the latest in academic resources along with real-life experiences integrated into each class. What you learn today can immediately be applied to your career.

Optional Emphasis

The MSLE degree with the Higher Education Administration option provides more specific preparation for individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are looking at careers in education administration. This degree is ideal for those seeking to become upwardly mobile in the field of education or who are looking at the prospect of career change. Coursework incorporates higher educational history, philosophy, current trends, and leadership practices. The study culminates with an applied project or thesis related to working in the educational community.

The MSLE program offers these distinctive features:

• One- and two-year plan options
• Evening classes, one night per week, at two locations
• Experiential learning through hands-on training
• Opportunities to study abroad
• Nationally recognized faculty and business practitioners who will impact your life

Premises of the MSLE Program:

• People learn best by experience.
• Methods of experiential learning including personal reflection, small group interaction, student/ teacher interaction, structured exercises, and supervised fieldwork are used throughout coursework.
• Students work together to become a community of intellectuals and practitioners where they can practice and reinforce the leadership principles being taught.
• Faculty and students should model ethical leadership in their personal and professional lives

Accreditation of the Graduate Business Program:

John Brown University has received specialized accreditation for its Graduate business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), Olathe, Kansas.  The following degree programs are accredited by the IACBE:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Leadership & Ethics (MSLE)