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Master in Integrative Leadership

Move into the leadership role you want, faster. Stack two graduate certificates and two connector courses into one master’s degree, accelerating your career and applying your skillset to a real-world capstone project.

30 credits
Transfer up to 6 graduate credits.
Two 12-credit Certificates
+ 2 connector courses
No GRE required
18-24 months to complete
Online
100% with synchronous video
Under $16,000 total cost

Build a Degree that Blends Your Passions

Customize a stackable master's degree and graduate with cross-functional expertise that sets you apart. Choose two graduate certificates, complete two short connector courses, and apply what you've learned to a real-world capstone.
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“The integrated approach let me choose two certificates that best aligned with my career goals and educational aspirations.”

Heather Morrison
Training and Education Manager, MILE Graduate

How the stackable model works

  1. Choose and complete Certificate A (12 credits, 9 months)
  2. Complete connector course A (3 credits, 8 weeks)
  3. Choose and complete Certificate B (12 credits, 9 months)
  4. Complete connector course B (3 credits, 8 weeks), applying both Certificate skillsets in a real-world project
  5. Receive your Master in Integrative Leadership!

Certificates Available

Data-Driven Leadership
Nonprofit Leadership
Public Safety Leadership
Comm. and Org. Leadership

Career outcomes

Where This Degree Leads You

Your interdisciplinary expertise opens doors to leadership roles that demand versatility
  • Executive Director
  • Program Manager
  • Operations Director
  • Strategic Consultant
  • Training Specialist
  • Change Management Leader

Transfer-Friendly Pathways

Multiple entry points to meet you where you are

Transfer Credits Welcome

Bring up to 6 graduate credits* from accredited institutions.

Professional Experience Credit

Your training matters. We may approve up to 6 credit hours* for:

  • Law enforcement academies
  • 911 services certification
  • Emergency management credentials
  • Fire service training
  • Military education

*Six total credit hours available for transfer and/or professional experience.

Admission, Funding & Policies

Funding Your Studies

  • Affordable payment plans are available through Drury.
  • Federal financial aid is eligible via FAFSA. Apply for financial aid at drury.edu/financial-aid.
  • Competitive graduate assistantships provide tuition remission and stipend.
  • Consult your employer for tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Transfer Credit

Up to six hours of transfer credit from an accredited institution may be applied toward the master’s degree.

Professional Development Competency

Students may request of a review of professional development programs that result in career-focused credentials or training programs documented on a Joint Services Transcript.

We may approve up to six hours of credit for professional development activities toward the master’s degree (approved certification in an area of law enforcement, 911 services, emergency management, or fire services; and/or credit for military education – approved academies).

Contact Program Director Dr. Regina Waters at rwaters@drury.edu to learn how your professional development credentials may translate into academic credit.

Admission Requirements

  • College of Graduate Studies application: www.drury.edu/graduate-application
  • Official undergraduate degree transcript
  • Two professional or academic recommendations
  • Personal statement
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Official Joint Services Transcript and other official paperwork designating military training or professional credentials, if applicable

Required Courses

Required Courses: 30 hrs.

  • Certificate One 12 hrs.
  • Certificate Two 12 hrs.
  • MILE 600 Integrative Connections I: Research & Project Planning 3 hrs.
  • MILE 700 Integrative Connections II: Capstone Project 3 hrs.

Certificate Options

Business Leadership Certificate

  • MBA 601: Professional Excel
  • MBA 632: Understanding Financial Information
  • Select ONE:
    • MBA 660 Measuring & Funding Performance
    • COMM 623: Organizational Policy & Internal Communication
    • MILE 650: Ethics, Conflicts and Decision Making
  • MBA 645: Advanced Organizational Leadership

Data-Driven Leadership Certificate

  • MBA 601: Professional Excel
  • DLST 602: Data Literacy & Data-Driven Culture
  • DLST 606: Data Visualization, AI Insights and Storytelling
  • MILE 630: Effective Project Management

Communication & Organizational Leadership Certificate

  • COMM 621: Seminar in Organizational Communication (16 weeks)
  • COMM 622: Organizational Development (16 weeks)
  • COMM 623: Organizational Policy & Internal Communication
  • COMM 626: Being a Leader Through Language

Nonprofit Leadership Certificate

  • MNCL 601: Foundations of Nonprofit & Civic Leadership
  • MNCL 604: Financial Oversight for Nonprofit & Civic Organizations
  • MNCL 602: Governance & Executive Leadership
  • MNCL 603: Fundraising and Philanthropy

Public Safety Leadership Certificate

  • PSSL 600: Integrated Approaches to Public Safety
  • PSSL 610: Strategic Planning and Evaluation
  • PSSL 620: Human Resource Management and Employee Wellness
  • MILE 630: Effective Project Management

Sports Leadership Certificate

  • MASA 600: (Blended) Foundation of Sports Management and Leadership
  • MASA 615: (Blended) Legal and Ethical Considerations in Sports
  • MASA 625: (Blended) Administration in Athletics and Sports
  • MASA 635: (Blended) Topics in Athletic and Sports Administration

Instructional Design & Technology Certificate

  • SCI 621: Educational Technology
  • SCI 625: Online Pedagogy
  • SCI 623: History, Security, and Ethics of Technology
  • SCI 633: Instructional Product Development

Students pursuing the MILE degree must have 12 unique hours per certificate. If students are pairing two certificates where there is course overlap, students must work with their program advisor to select an appropriate course substitution for the second certificate.

Important Dates

TERM BEGIN DATE LAST DAY TO ENROLL
Fall 2026, B block (8-week) October 19 October 23
Registration for Winter, Spring & Summer opens (Day School & Graduate) November 18 —
Spring 2027, full semester (16-week) January 11 January 22
Spring 2027, A block (8-week) January 11 January 15
Spring 2027, B block (8-week) March 15 March 19
Summer 2027, full semester (8-week) June 1 June 4
Summer 2027, A block June 1 June 4
Summer 2027, B block July 6 July 9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GRE required to apply?

No. The GRE is not required for admission to the Master in Integrative Leadership.

Can I transfer graduate credits from another institution?

Yes. Transfer credit from accredited institutions is accepted for most programs, including this one.

How much does this program cost?

Typical total cost is under $16,000. Please reach out to our Graduate Admissions Office to obtain personalized financial information.

Can Professional or Military Training (JST) be applied toward the Public Service & Safety Leadership Certificate?

Yes! Up to 3-credit hours. Please upload a copy of your CV/résumé with your application, and a Program Director will follow up regarding next steps once reviewed.