Explore organizational and executive leadership, improve your communication, and learn how to foster collaborative environments—even in virtual settings. Gain the skills you need to be a force of change inside any organization.
Psychology, Master of Strategic Leadership
For Nick Peitz—a parent with a full-time career with the Iowa Department of Corrections—Mount Mercy University’s Master of Strategic Leadership program presented a realistic opportunity to learn practical leadership he can apply in his career.
Human Resources Business Partner | Collins Aerospace
Crystal Loftsgard ’16 MSL returned to Mount Mercy University to pursue the Leading People and Organizations Certificate. Her certificate helped her build practical skills she can apply in her career.
Kirkwood Community College
When Feryl York set out to get her master’s degree, career advancement was top-of-mind. It was her own personal growth that surprised her.
Co-owners, Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery
Alumni Melanie Abu-Nameh and Holly Ervin shared a dream. Through hard work, they became proud business co-owners.
United Way of East Central Iowa
As president and CEO of United Way of East Central Iowa, community is at the center of Kristin Roberts' leadership style.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sergeant Sender
Air Force veteran Patricia Ochs created an online startup to send personalized care packages to military personnel.
Leadership
From attaining an internship, to securing a job, to graduating early, Quenna Keating has consistently used her networking skills to forge ahead of the crowd.
Public Health
To revive his 30-year-long career in public health, Dave Koch decided to come to Mount Mercy University for a master's in strategic leadership.
Enjoy the flexibility to earn your master’s degree in strategic leadership with a format that helps you balance work, school, and all your other responsibilities.
It's a lot with working full-time, having a family, and being involved in the community. The thing that I liked most about the program is how they work with your life.
Thrive in an environment driven by collaboration. Gain the knowledge needed to lead anywhere in a dynamic and evolving work climate. Benefit from a program where big ideas are born.
Mark Latta ’08, ’10 MBA, ’19 MSL talks about how to be a leader, not just a boss.
Erin McNamara-Ankney ’15, ’18, ’20 MSL chose Mount Mercy after seeing other MMU alumni excel.
What most excited Dave Koch '20 MSL about going back to college is the energy from his classmates and instructors.
Quenna Keating ’19, ’21 MSL speaks to how the MSL program allowed her to maintain her work-life balance.
Quenna Keating '19, '21 MSL talks about her career goals, and how her MSL helped her accomplish those goals.
Evaluate executive leadership styles. Study decision-making models. Explore change management. Establish a growth mindset. Discover the value of reflection. Hone your personal brand.
The first step is to complete your FAFSA, which helps determine state and federal aid available to you. Our federal school code is 001880. Contact our Financial Aid Office with any questions.
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All three can help you grow in your career. In fact, many students have completed a combination of programs.
