Earn a Master’s in Strategic Management and Executive Leadership
Prepare to lead organizations of any size at the highest level. This completely online program, offered by the Penn State Smeal College of Business in partnership with Penn State World Campus, focuses on strategic thinking and leadership and is designed to help you master organizational strategies that drive effectiveness and performance. Successful graduates of this program will be able to:
- interpret political, economic, sociocultural, and technological trends
- develop a long-term plan to deal with the changing environment
- effectively implement strategy while making ethical decisions
- share their ideas with multiple stakeholders and gain alignment from them
Earn a Valuable Credential along the Way
Not ready to start a full degree program? Maximize your ROI by earning multiple credentials along the way to your master’s degree. Thanks to shared courses across programs, students can further specialize their knowledge and earn a graduate certificate in one of many concentration areas. If you are interested in the master’s program but not ready to jump in, begin with a graduate certificate.
Maximum Flexibility — Designed for Busy Executives
The Penn State World Campus course format allows students to take advantage of features designed for their busy lifestyles, such as:
- an online platform that allows you to study whenever, wherever
- recorded sessions so you can access all classes at any time
- the ability to customize your degree to suit your career goals
- multiple start dates each year
More than 50 Online Business Programs Available
Whether you are changing careers or aiming to advance in your current position, Penn State World Campus likely has the credential you need to make your next move. Explore all business programs.

I have to work late hours sometimes, and I also travel a lot for my work. I needed a program that would be flexible and online, where I wouldn’t have to be tied down to any certain time every week.