Business professor creates new masters program

by Bernadette Smith staff writer

Dr. Brian Metz, professor of business administration, has developed a new masters program of Science in Organizational Leadership program at Cabrini. This program is designed for recognized leaders or those with leadership potential working in organizations that encourage an entrepreneurial environment considered risk-taking.

"The MSOL program helps individuals realize increased job satisfaction and effectiveness, resulting in greater success and financial gain for themselves and their organizations," Meta said. Dr. Metz started this program because of the value of leadership in companies. "Being a leader is a job within itself and companies are in need of good leaders," Metz said. This program helps individuals develop leadership abilities to benefit them in their career as well as their personal life.

Students enrolled in the MSOL program are required to complete 33 semester hours ( 11 three-credit courses) and most complete the program in two years. However, students are permitted to take up to six years to complete the program. Tuition for the program is $375 a credit for a total of $1125 a course. Most of the students enrol led in the program will have their tuition paid for by their organization because the leadership skills they learn will be beneficial to their organization.

Some requirements for this program include an undergraduate degree from an accelerated college or university with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher, current manager or leadership responsibilities, a minimum of 25 years of age and at least five years of professional work history.

All courses for the MSOL program are held on the Cabrini campus in the evening making the program manageable for busy career schedules. "We are flexible to the needs of the students," Metz said. The classes are small enabling each student to bring their knowledge and experiences of leadership to the classroom. "With an adult level program students are not looking for just your knowledge but your own personal experiences," Metz explained.

Metz will set up a team of instructors for the courses since no all will be professors. Business executives can teach courses with real credibility and guest lecturers can bring personal experiences to share with the students. "We want students to feel the teachings and have experience on the topics," Metz said.

If possible, Metz would like each student to have a mentor from their organization who has leadership responsibility or experience in their field of work. "This will enable students to apply the classroom teachings to their workplace," Metz said.

Applications are still being accepted for the Fall 2000 semester and application forms and information about the MSOL program can be obtained by contacting Dr. Brian Metz in the business administration department.