Organizational Transformation and Leadership Master's Degree
Enroll as soon as fall 2025
Designed for Leaders, Innovators and Changemakers
Adapt and thrive in today's ever-changing business landscape with an online master's degree in organizational transformation and leadership from Salve Regina University. Offered in a flexible, fully online format, our interdisciplinary program is designed for professionals who seek to broaden their expertise in strategic management, organizational culture, sustainable business and analytical decision-making.
In addition to the master's degree, we offer stackable graduate certificates in business intelligence for organizational progress, organizational culture transformation, and strategic transformation and sustainable management. These certificates can stand alone, or they can be combined with two additional courses to complete the master's degree.
Program Features
Ten courses offered fully online with an average time to complete of 12-18 months
Earn your M.S. or begin with one of our three stackable graduate certificates.
Become the Leader Today’s World Needs
"Salve's master's degree in organizational transformation and leadership is your gateway to enhanced employability, professional advancement and organizational growth. Our program will empower you to become an effective leader who promotes sustainability, ethics and social responsibility, creating a positive influence within your organization and contributing to a more inclusive and collaborative society." - Dr. Teresa Starzecki, assistant professor and graduate program director
Who Will Benefit?
The master's program in organizational transformation and leadership is designed for mid-career professionals, emerging leaders and change agents seeking to navigate shifts in technology, workforce dynamics and global markets.
The program is particularly valuable for:
- Leaders managing AI integration and digital transformation who need strategies to balance technological innovation with ethical governance and human-centered workplace cultures
- Professionals in sustainability-focused roles addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates, corporate social responsibility and climate-aware business practices
- Managers overseeing multigenerational/multicultural teams that collaborate in hybrid work environments
- Career transitioners seeking credentials in future-proof skills like strategic foresight, data-driven decision-making and systemic change management
Mercy-Driven Education for Ethical Leadership
Rooted in our mercy mission, Salve's curriculum fosters high-purpose leadership by emphasizing personal integrity, social justice and ethical decision-making, preparing students to address critical societal challenges and lead positive change.
OTL vs. MBA: Which is the best fit for your career goals?
Salve's M.S. in organizational transformation and leadership (OTL) and MBA are designed for different career paths, with key differences in focus, curriculum and outcomes. Both programs align with Salve’s mission-driven ethos, but their distinct specializations ensure graduates meet diverse organizational needs in today’s evolving business landscape.
| M.S. in OTL | MBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | Leadership development, organizational culture, systemic change and sustainability | Comprehensive business operations (finance, accounting, economics, strategic management) |
| Credit Requirements | 30 credits (10 courses) | 36 credits (12 courses) |
| Time to Complete | 12-18 months | 18-24 months |
| Prerequisites | No specific business background required | Requires undergraduate coursework in accounting, economics and statistics or foundational courses will be required. |
Practical Lessons, Proven Leadership
"Salve Regina's master's degree program has made me a more effective and holistic leader – a leader that sees a greater spectrum of responsibility, but also how to best lead and manage the concerns of employees and organizations today. At the end of every single class, I took away a lesson that I could use the next day in my leadership position at work." - Ryan Duffy ’24 (M), chief of police, Newport (R.I.) Police Department
Degree Options
Master of Science in organizational transformation and leadership
Delivered fully online in a combination of live class meetings and self-paced sessions, Salve's 10-course master's degree provides the tools to predict, analyze and address current and future business challenges while integrating data-driven best practices. While you must have a bachelor's degree to apply, an undergraduate business major is not required - we welcome students from all areas of study.
Coursework is primarily asynchronous, with some limited live sessions - easily accommodating the busy schedules of working professionals.
Meet Our Experts
Our faculty are experts who integrate theory with practice and support students in applying leadership wherever they work.
