Associate-to-Master's Degree Pathway
Management & Leadership
2 Degrees, 2 Certificates in 2.5 Years!
Stackable Credentials with our Associate-to-Master's Degree in Management & Leadership
Our advanced Associate-to-Master’s degree pathway in Management & Leadership allows you to earn multiple credentials quickly. If you already have an Associate degree,** you can earn an Executive Leadership Certificate, Human Resources Management Certificate, Bachelor’s degree and a Masters in Strategic Leadership in approximately two and a half years.***
Gain a competitive edge over your peers and enter the workforce equipped with an advanced degree to set yourself apart.
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Be Prepared for Industry Standard Certifications!
Elevate your associate’s degree to a master’s degree and gain new skills while earning multiple degrees at a top-ranked university! The Associate-to-Master’s Pathway in Management & Leadership… a streamlined approach to quickly pursuing your career!
Upon completion, learning outcomes align for students to attain:
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Certification
- HRCI’s Associate Professional in Human Resources® (aPHR®) Certification
- Strategy Planning Professional (SPP) Certification
(Industry certification exams are an additional cost)
Why Pursue an Associate-to-Master’s Degree?
Pathway Features & Highlights:
Convenient
Easy application process and NO application fees! Accelerated courses online, seated or in a hybrid format. One simple admissions process.
Flexible
Tailored pathway to get the skills and expertise you need to elevate your career and enter the workforce equipped with an advanced degree.
Affordable
Tuition is benchmarked against private institutions and there are minimal fees. Plus, financial aid and scholarships are available.
Experienced
Our engaging faculty have real-world professional experience to ensure you are challenged and supported through practical coursework.
Associate-to-Master's Degree in Management & Leadership Overview
Requirements:
- Complete 40 semester hours per year (including summers)
- Successfully follow the personalized academic plan provided by your advisor
- Students must meet all GPA requirements for satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the university catalog.
Students admitted into the Associate-to-Master’s pathway must meet all undergraduate requirements, attain bachelor degree conferral, and submit graduate admissions material before they begin the M.S. in Strategic Leadership program.
ASSOCIATE-TO-MASTERS in MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
- Executive Leadership Certificate
- Human Resources Management Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree
- Masters in Strategic Leadership (MSSL)
*Wesleyan 2+ Scholarship available for select NC Community Colleges, additional scholarships may also be available.
**All AA/AS and most AAS graduates qualify
***Time of completion varies based on full-time or part-time study. Other bachelor to master pathways are available but length of completion may be longer than 2.5 years.
