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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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Barry University Students

The Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

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Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

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We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

Curriculum

Leadership and Innovation (MS)

Leadership and Innovation (MS)Curriculum

Core Courses 18 Credits

  • This gateway course launches the MSLIN program by immersing students in the mindsets, methods, and models that drive creative and innovative leadership. Students explore the principles of entrepreneurial thinking, intrapreneurship, systems leadership, and innovation culture, applying these to diverse organizational contexts, including business, government, nonprofits, and education. Emphasis is placed on design thinking, strategic ideation, and ethical innovation practices. Students develop the curiosity, courage, and creativity needed to address complex challenges and foster innovation across sectors.

  • This foundational course introduces students to major leadership theories, including Trait, Behavioral, Situational/Contingency, Transformational, Adaptive, and other contemporary approaches. It places special emphasis on theories connecting leadership and innovative environments, such as Transformational and Adaptive Leadership. Students are also exposed to Systems Thinking and Complexity Theories, which are vital to understanding the roots of creativity and innovation. Through exploration of leader-follower dynamics, a 360-degree leadership assessment, and development of personal leadership plans, students build the self-awareness, communication skills, and learning agility needed to lead effectively in complex, changing environments.

  • This course explores the biases that can hinder ethical intentions and ethical decision-making. Addresses the role of servant leadership in fostering fair and socially responsible organizations. Students examine a range of cognitive and social biases, including those related to identity, proximity, role, authority, and self-interest, and explore the ethical use of power in leadership interactions. Emphasizes the four components of moral behavior (Rest, 1986) and the ways ethical failures can occur despite good intentions.

  • This course prepares leaders to navigate the ethical and strategic dimensions of a rapidly evolving technological environment. Topics include digital transformation, disruptive innovation, AI ethics, cybersecurity, and the environmental and social impacts of technology. Through a problem-based approach, students explore how to lead teams through disruption, anticipate risks, and design strategies that promote human-centered, socially responsible innovation.

  • This course prepares students to lead across cultures, geographies, and sectors by exploring intercultural competence, global systems awareness, and strategies for navigating complexity in diverse contexts. Through global case challenges and culturally grounded team exercises, students analyze and design solutions for leadership dilemmas with worldwide impact. Emphasis is placed on cultural intelligence, inclusive leadership, and innovation in response to global uncertainty.

  • This advanced Capstone course challenges students to apply their leadership learning to real-world, complex problems. Students integrate strategic thinking, systems theory, and organizational dynamics through a problem-based project to craft creative, ethical, and socially responsible solutions. Design-thinking tools and innovation principles inform exploration of multiple adaptive strategies. Group coaching, peer feedback, and iterative project development support individual reflection and team growth. Recommended as the final course in the MSLIN series. Pre-requisites: LIN 583 and LIN 545.

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Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

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