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The Leadership Program at Tufts University prepares graduates to advance into roles such as program managers, team leads, and director-level positions across nonprofit, public, and private organizations. 

Designed for working professionals seeking to take on greater leadership responsibility or pivot into new roles, the program develops the skills to lead teams, manage change, and drive impact in complex organizational settings. 

Delivered fully online, the program offers flexible full- and part-time options to fit around your schedule.

Combining practical application with key leadership frameworks, you will learn how to:

  • Lead teams and change initiatives in complex, evolving organizations
  • Build strategies that address systems, context, and real-world constraints
  • Develop and execute change strategies that incorporate systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, and equity frameworks
  • Use data-informed decision-making to evaluate, monitor, and improve organizational outcomes

 

Our flagship offering is the online Master’s in Leadership:

  • 30 credits comprised of core courses, specialized topics, and electives you get to choose
  • Fully online with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous work, giving you the flexibility to study how and when you can
  • Evening virtual classes to accommodate a typical workday allowing you to balance your studies with your professional and personal commitments
  • Access to Tufts world class resources, graduate opportunities, and content experts across departments and schools

 

Interested in a quicker credential?

We also offer a 4-course, fully-online graduate Certificate in DEIJ Leadership.