TURN YOUR IDEAS INTO ACTION
The Master of Science in Innovation and Leadership is an interdisciplinary program designed for curious, collaborative leaders who want to tackle tough challenges in their organizations and communities. Through an innovative curriculum that blends theory and practice, students learn how to communicate their ideas, assess needs and outcomes, and lead others through times of change and uncertainty.
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#11Most Innovative SchoolsU.S. News & World Report
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12Months to Complete Master’s Degree
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Learn more about the program by attending a virtual presentation and Q&A session.
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Janna Pennington
Zachary White
Kenneth D. Peterson
Steven Stewart
Kim Keefer
Maegan Azar
Angélica Lozano-Alonso
Matthew Cohen
Katrina Hutchins
Courtney Quinn
Michelle Garland
Riley McCallus
Mary Sturgill
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FAQs
In today’s rapidly changing world, graduates with an M.S. in Innovation and Leadership are equipped to be a valuable resource for companies and organizations, facilitating innovation in corporate, organizational, group, team and/or interpersonal contexts. Whether graduates go on to work within a larger company or as independent consultants, they’ll be successful in disciplines such as entrepreneurship, management, product development and marketing, to name a few.
Furman’s M.S. in Innovation and Leadership is a 12-month, three-term program.
The program is also tailored to working professionals, so those looking to reduce their workload can opt for a lighter course load and extend the program timeline past the typical three-term program.
We offer virtual information sessions for students interested in our program. Learn more about upcoming dates.
Apply today by visiting our Begin Your Application page.
$1100 per credit, or $33,000 total.
*Beginning Summer 2026 – $1120 per credit, $33,600 total.
Furman University is honored to be an AmeriCorps School of National Service, offering a tuition match for the amount of the Segal Education Award, split across the student’s semesters of enrollment in the Master of Science in Innovation and Leadership program.
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Click the link below to request more information about our program. If you have additional questions, please contact our graduate admissions counselor.
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