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    MS. in Leadership

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    Chestnut Hill, USMSHybrid18 months
    $35,040.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    30
    Credits
    $60.00
    App fee

    MS. in Leadership at Boston College is a 30-credit, 18-month, hybrid MS program based in Chestnut Hill, US. Tuition is $35,040.

    About the program

    The program focuses on ethical leadership, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking with four concentrations. It covers strategic management, organizational behavior, ethics, innovation, design thinking, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The Woods College MS in Leadership does not require the GRE or GMAT for admissions. Optional—GRE (reporting code 7534) or GMAT (reporting code 44X-HX-47)— recommended for students with lower undergraduate GPA
    GMAT
    optional
    Min The Woods College MS in Leadership does not require the GRE or GMAT for admissions. Optional—GRE (reporting code 7534) or GMAT (reporting code 44X-HX-47)— recommended for students with lower undergraduate GPA
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL exams taken prior to January 2026: Applicants must earn a minimum total score of 90, with minimum section scores of 20 in each area. TOEFL exams taken January 2026 or later: minimum overall band score of 4.5, with minimum individual section scores of 4.5 in each section. (minimum 90–100 range)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Woods College requires a minimum total band score of 6.5, with minimum scores in each section of 6.0. (minimum 6.5–7.5 range)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,275.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS. in Leadership at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS. in Leadership at Boston College is $35,040 across 30 required credits.
    Is MS. in Leadership at Boston College online or in-person?
    MS. in Leadership at Boston College is offered hybrid.
    How long does MS. in Leadership at Boston College take to complete?
    MS. in Leadership at Boston College is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What work-permit options follow MS. in Leadership at Boston College?
    Post-completion work rights for MS. in Leadership at Boston College: 12 months OPT (US)