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title: 5 Ways an M.S. in Management & Leadership Can Propel Your Career
description: For current and future leaders, the Master of Science in Management & Leadership is a valuable program that is quickly becoming a popular alternative to an MBA.
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# 5 WAYS AN M.S. IN MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP CAN PROPEL YOUR CAREER

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## For current and future leaders, the Master of Science in Management & Leadership is a valuable program that is quickly becoming a popular alternative to the M.B.A. Offering in-depth training across many areas of business, this degree helps students hone specific leadership skills and equips them to move up in their careers.

### HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE BENEFITS FOR GRADUATES:

**1. Learn to Rally Teams**

Motivating people is at the core of any leadership position. Students in the program develop a deep understanding of positive leadership while discovering and enhancing their own style of influence. This prepares them to motivate individuals and rally teams around a common goal.  

**2. Train to Weather Change**

One of the most important leadership attributes is the ability to perform in a changing environment. Through hands-on study, students learn to plan and anticipate change, and to respond in a way that has a positive impact on their business.

**3. Become a Forward Thinker**

Strategic planning and decision making skills help leaders maximize performance in their organizations. Students are able to refine these skills and position themselves for career advancement.

**4. Develop Real-World Knowledge**

Students are trained to address today’s unique challenges by learning from real-world scenarios and frontline research. Using Harvard case studies, students can zero in on the issues they’ll confront in the field.

**5. Earn a Valuable Credential**

If you are looking to move up in your career, a master’s degree can provide the mobility you need. Employers are looking for management professionals who have invested in up-to-date knowledge.

**Learn More About the M.S. in Management & Leadership at Coker College**

Coker College plans to welcome the first class of its Master of Science in Management and Leadership\* graduate program in August 2017.

**Admission requirements include:**

- Official college transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended (3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA required)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Personal statement (outlining career and educational goals)
- GRE score not required, but encouraged if undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0

 

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