MA in Leadership | GSAS | Tufts University

Master’s Degree in Leadership

Leadership Program
A fully online, flexible master’s program for working professionals who design strategy, manage organizational change, and deliver measurable impact. Learn to lead across every sector, for a better society.

ENTRY TERMS:
Spring
Fall

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Online master’s program:
Priority Deadline (Fall): April 15, 2026

Online certificate program:
Priority Deadline (Fall): May 15, 2026

Applications for both programs are reviewed on a rolling basis after priority deadlines.

No GRE required

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Why Leadership at Tufts?

A Master’s in Leadership for the real world
This is a cross-sector, interdisciplinary leadership degree. It is designed for professionals who want to lead organizational change, advance equity, and design strategy in any context.

Built for mid-career professionals already leading teams, programs, or organizations
Applicable to any industry—bring your context, apply the frameworks anywhere
Ground your leadership in equity frameworks, organizational change theory, and evidence-based practice
Tailor your degree through concentrations that match your goals and interests
Learn alongside peers from varied sectors

Tailor your degree to what matters most to you.

Core coursework emphasizes leadership theory, organizational change, and equity frameworks, while custom pathways provide opportunities for specialization in applied, skills-based areas.

Choose one of four concentrations—or design a custom pathway that crosses disciplines. Each is built around real leadership challenges in today’s workplace:

Organizational Learning & Leadership
Build the skills to lead teams through change, foster cultures of continuous learning, and develop inclusive environments where people and organizations thrive.
Negotiation & Communication
Master the art of navigating conflict, building consensus, and communicating with influence—essential skills for leaders who work across sectors and with diverse stakeholders.
Sustainable & Impact Investing
Understand how capital can be a force for equity and sustainability. You'll build expertise in ESG analysis, impact measurement, and community-centered investment strategies—preparing you for roles across private, nonprofit, and public sectors.
Strategic Planning & Execution
Design programs, assess outcomes, and use data to drive decisions. Build your organization’s capacity to evaluate impact and communicate results to stakeholders.
Or design a custom pathway
Mix coursework across disciplines to build a degree that reflects you and your goals.

Certificate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership

Fully online, full time or part time | Finish in as few as two semesters

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership certificate is designed to quickly familiarize you with the key concepts and important tools you need to successfully lead strategic organizational change. From courses on academic leadership to law and policy, the program is designed to get you up to speed on current issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This four-course program is available entirely online. Courses are offered in the evenings, making the program ideal for working professionals.

After completing the certificate, many students apply to the master’s degree program and transfer all credits earned from the certificate.

Master’s Degree in Leadership

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Why Leadership at Tufts?

Tailor your degree to what matters most to you.

Generous scholarships are available

Certificate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership

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