Designed to enhance your leadership skills in a variety of organizational settings, this specialization focuses on contemporary theories of leadership to develop your own perspectives when leading an organization.

As business and social forces drive creative and revolutionary approaches to health care in the United States, the next generation of leaders will innovate in the planning, marketing and management of health care systems. The Health Services Administration specialization prepares you to lead in this dynamic and growing industry.

Human resources professionals are the leaders of leaders, those who shape an organization through the management of its most precious resource—its people. Learn how to effectively supervise personnel and implement innovations in human resource management.

Every day, nonprofit organizations partner with government and businesses to solve our communities’ most pressing challenges, from affordable housing to food insecurity. Expand your skills in the nonprofit sector through courses in administration, fundraising, personnel management, grant-writing, team building and budgeting.

As Americans reimagine the criminal justice system, from policing to sentencing and rehabilitation, communities seek leaders who will innovate as communities evolve and grow. Gain a master’s level education in criminal law, fundamentals of criminal procedures, police administration and criminal justice policy.

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 20 million Americans struggle with substance use disorder. The Addiction Studies specialization introduces you to the theoretical knowledge regarding the nature, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of alcohol and other addiction issues. The specialization prepares you for a variety of careers in the provision of care and intervention services in this important and growing area of health care.

Artificial intelligence management, data science, climate change resilience—these and other careers require ethical leaders who think creatively across fields of inquiry. The interdisciplinary studies specialization invites you to create the leadership training that fits your specific career goals. You will work closely with faculty advisors to craft a course of studies that is as innovative and groundbreaking as you are.

A student can concurrently pursue a M.S. in Administration and a Juris Doctor. Upon completion of the first year, you may take courses concurrently leading to both degrees and finish in three years.