Plan of Study

The MS - Leadership and Innovation (Online), 33 credit-hour program, works with your schedule so you can earn an advanced degree in 22 months - 5 years, focusing on leadership skills, emerging trends, and networking with faculty and fellow professionals.

As you complete your first full semester, we'll work with you to establish your individual Plan of Study (POS). All students are required to have an approved Plan of Study in order to graduate from Purdue.

The Plan of Study serves as a contract between you, your advisory committee, and Purdue University’s Graduate School. Your POS is a blueprint for successful completion of your degree requirements. The plan must be approved adhering to department and Graduate School policies. We strongly encourage students to have an approved Plan of Study on file by the end of their first semester.

Refer to the table below and the POS overview for assistance on what courses to take and when they’re offered.

For a detailed description of each course, please visit the Course Offerings page. 

Courses

Course Name

Credit Hours

Project Management in Business and Industry

3

Emerging World Class Leadership Strategies

3

Interpersonal and Group Skills for Leaders

3

Human Capital Management

3

Leadership, Law & Ethics

3

Leading Teams

3

Strategic Planning & Marketing in Technology

3

Leadership and Organizational Change

3

Coaching and Mentoring

3

Technology Innovation

3

 Analysis of Research in Industry and Technology

3

Data Analysis for Leaders

3

Foundations of Behavior & Leadership

3