Norwich Leadership Summit

Master of Science in Leadership

Affect Change Through Skilled Leadership

You know the most effective leaders share certain qualities: exceptional communication skills, a strategic outlook, strong ethical convictions, emotional intelligence, and passion. Norwich University’s Master of Science in Leadership program helps you develop your leadership style and the skills to lead and inspire positive change in your organization.

Designed for working adults like you, Norwich’s flexible online learning environment will give you access to a faculty of expert senior and mid-level leaders. Learn and collaborate with a diverse group of students from around the world and in the public sector, government, and military. 

Do you want to make organizational change at the highest level? With Norwich’s program, you will create a personal leadership portfolio – a toolbox of leadership concepts and personal reflections that you can use within your workplace immediately. 

Norwich’s Leadership Graduate Certificates:

Use your certificate towards a master's degree.

If you are considering exploring a graduate program, you can build the same valuable field expertise in six months with Norwich’s graduate-level certificates. To ensure your progress never goes to waste, the 12 graduate-level credits earned can be applied toward the Master of Science in Leadership program, allowing you to take the next step in your academic journey on your terms.

Norwich’s leadership certificate programs include:

Related Programs:

Next Graduate Session Start Dates:

WINTER: November 17, 2025

SPRING: February 16, 2026

SUMMER: May 25, 2026

Next Graduate Session Application Deadlines:

WINTER: November 7, 2025

SPRING: February 6, 2026

SUMMER: May 15, 2026

Quick Info

100%

Online

Courses completed entirely online

15

Students

Maximum number of students per class

18

Months

Average time to program completion

Alumni Testimonials

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I enjoyed the diversity of backgrounds of both my professors and fellow students, which allowed me to really expand my breadth of understanding outside of the military.

Michael Allard

'15 Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

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I believe that going back to school and choosing Norwich has allowed me to demonstrate the importance of lifelong learning to my children.

Kimberly Mallonn

'15 Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

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Zelaya graduation

The master’s program could have just been a piece of paper, but Norwich gave me more, and they made me a better person.

Enrique G. Zelaya

‘23 Master of Science in Leadership

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I’m most proud of being recognized as a person people come to for insights that can’t just be Googled. I can give someone the feel for what’s normal when we’re looking at another country. What should be expected, and what should raise questions.

Kirsten Derynioski

'06 Master of Arts in Diplomacy

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During my clinical experience, I was able to immediately apply what I learned in the classroom while talking with patients about their mental health issues.

Karl Weber

'24 Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Michael Allard

Kim's photo

Kimberly Mallonn

Zelaya graduation

Enrique G. Zelaya

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Kirsten Derynioski

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Karl Weber

Faculty & Staff

If your focus is on getting results through people, you are in the right place. Our online program gives you the opportunity to interact and learn from a faculty of business managers and entrepreneurs, all of whom bring significant value directly from real-world experience. We have an in-house instructional design team that work hand-in-hand with program faculty and staff to ensure an efficient and interactive online learning experience in each course.

Admissions Details

At a Glance

No GRE/GMAT required Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher

 

 

Contact Admissions

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT    
Extended hours available by appointment

Call: 1-888-409-1480
learn@norwich.edu

Transfer Credits


You may receive the equivalent of up to 12 semester credits for study conducted elsewhere. Norwich complies with VA regulations and guidelines as it pertains to transfer credits.
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International Admissions


Norwich University welcomes students from all countries who want to study through our online programs. You must complete all steps in the admissions process.
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Norwich Alumni Benefits


Reconnect with Norwich to complete your master's degree. As apart of our alumni community, you are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship and other benefits.
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Non-Discrimination Statement

Norwich University, in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

 

NECHE Accredited
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

 

SHRM
Norwich University's online Master of Science in Leadership Human Resource Leadership Concentration is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

Eligibility Requirements

 

  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a NACES approved agency. 
  • If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
    • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) is required.*
    • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.*
    • The applicant holds a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college/university/institution in which the primary language of instruction was English.

Please Note:  All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).

Application Process

We encourage you to contact an admissions advisor (see below) if you need help at any stage of the application process. You will be required to submit the following items:

  • Application form
  • Official transcript of your undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university, mailed to the address below.
  • Proof of English language proficiency if applicable (TOEFL)

Transcript Links

Mail transcripts to:
Norwich University
ATTN: CGCS
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663

For electronic delivery, we accept transcripts delivered from Parchment, National Clearing House, and other services if sent to cgcsamt@norwich.edu via password protection.

To contact an admissions advisor:

Call: 1-888-409-1480
Email: learn@norwich.edu

When applying for a graduate program at Norwich University, there are two essential factors to consider: what does it cost, and how can you pay for it? There are many ways to get financial assistance and several financial strategies that can help you achieve your academic and professional goals. We are here to help you identify and pursue the options that are best for you.

Tuition at a Glance
Credit Hours: 36
Cost Per Credit Hour: $550 - $698
Additional fees & military discounts may apply.


Financial Aid Resources
Paying for your Education

Program Requirements

Norwich’s online Master of Science in Leadership program is comprised of six courses, each of which is 11 weeks in length for a total of 36 credit hours. Students master one course at a time, to create a strong foundation of knowledge and context for future topics.

Global Strategic Leadership Seminar

This course provides students with the opportunity to visit Hamburg, Germany, during the final two weeks of their course. Through collaboration with a German-American cohort, students will engage in a dynamic, multinational learning environment that emphasizes strategic leadership, ethical decision-making, and systems thinking.

 

For full course listings, requirements, and registration information, head to the Norwich University Course Catalog.