Guide to Careers in Leadership

The Gonzaga Master of Organizational Leadership program combines classic theories with applied learning, relevant to the changing and dynamic workplaces of today and in the future.  Balancing theory and research with applications, the curriculum provides guidelines and recommendations for improving effectiveness, charismatic and transformational leadership, influence processes, leading teams, and leading change. 

What are Employers Really Looking For in a Leadership Degree Candidate?
Most employers consistently seek out specific categories of skills from potential job candidates:

• Ability to master content areas with the company
• Capability to work well with other team members
• Critical & rational thinking skills
• Communication proficiency
• Computer literacy
• Problem solving talents

It seems what employers are really looking for are potential leaders for their business.  Through the Organizational Leadership degree program at Gonzaga University, you will realize your potential and become that leader.

Make a Difference in the World with a Leadership Degree
Do you want to facilitate change on a grand scale?  Many who earn a Leadership degree go on to work in the non-profit sector, where they work daily to ensure a better life for others.  Leadership in a non-profit organization begins with a dream, grows with hope and succeeds with hard, but rewarding work. If you are up to the challenge, someone or something needs your commitment, concern, passion and your leadership!

Occupations for Leadership Degree Majors
Businesses, corporations or organizations - in any field - can benefit from employing those with training in Leadership.   According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics , there are many occupations available to Leadership majors.  Here is a small sampling:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Organizational Change Consultant – average annual salary: $51,500.00
• General Manager
• Operations Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Sales Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Training and Development Manager
• Corporate Recruiter
• Career Planner
• Labor Relations
• Non-Profit Management
• Industrial Production Manager
• Medical and Health Services Manager
• Medical Office Manager
• Social and Community Service Manager
• Management Analyst
• Business Entrepreneur
• Departmental Director
• Motivational Speaker
• Publications Manager
• Special Events Coordinator
• Restaurant Management
• Production Buyer
• Quality Systems Coordinator
• Recreational Manager
• Nursing Coordinator
• Military Officer
• Educational Administrative Coordinator
• Marketing Sales Assistant
• Bank Supervisor