“Invest in yourself – don't think about it; do it.”
— Adi Delfin, Sr. Sales Director at SCI and 2024 MS-SL Graduate
Earn hands-on experience and achieve a Master of Science in Sales Leadership degree in only 12 months with our low-residency program taught by our world-class faculty. See MS Sales Leadership overview (PDF).
Why Choose a Master of Science in Sales Leadership?
The MS in Sales Leadership is designed for professionals who are ready to fast-track their careers and move confidently toward executive roles through sales. This fully online, flexible, one-year program equips you with advanced skills in sales strategy, leadership, analytics, and customer engagement — all critical for driving growth in today’s competitive business environment.
Whether you’re a sales professional with 5+ years of experience looking to get into management or currently a sales leader looking to deepen your expertise, this program offers the strategic knowledge, network, and career acceleration you need — without interrupting your current job or relocating.
Earn your degree in just 12 months
Earn your
degree
in just
12 months
Study online from anywhere
Study
online
from
anywhere
Join a high-impact, collaborative cohort
Join a high-
impact,
collaborative
cohort
Balance work, life, and school with a flexible format
Balance work,
life, and
school with a
flexible format
Join Us at Our Info Sessions
Learn more about the program by attending our online information sessions.
See Upcoming DatesHow Does the MS in Sales Leadership Compare to an MBA?
The Master of Science in Sales Leadership program is targeted towards people who wish to advance their careers by gaining professional knowledge in sales and sales leadership. This highly flexible program is designed for people who see their path to executive leadership through sales. Jumpstart your career by gaining a degree in only 12 months with a strong cohort and flexibility in time commitment and location. The ideal candidate would have professional leadership experience or 5 years of sales experience.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- To Gain Business Management Skills
- 2+ years
- 2-5 Years of Work Experience Required
- Better Career Prospects
- Higher Salary
Master of Science in Sales Leadership (MS-SL)
- Acquire Technical Skills in Sales Leadership
- 12 Months
- 5 Years Work Experience or 3 Years Management Experience is Recommended
- Better Career Prospects
- Higher Salary
- Lower Cost - UH Extend Program
We polled our MS Sales Leadership Alumni just six months after graduation ...
Impact of Degree on Careers
- An overwhelming majority believed the program matched their career goals
- 33% saw an increase in pay
- 66% received a promotion
- “The MS-SL is for people who want to be sales leaders, the same way an MBA is for people who want to run companies.”
Collaboration with Cohort
- An overwhelming majority valued the benefit of learning with their cohort
- Most valued the opportunity of building a strong network with peers to cultivate best practices
- One student said the cohort was the ‘secret sauce’ to the curriculum
Applicable Curriculum
- Alumni ranked the learning they gained as 8.3 out of 10
- Most reported gaining skills necessary to improve their performance
- “The professors and cohort were the most beneficial sharing real life examples and guidance.”
“Sales and Sales Leadership are teachable skills; too often individuals are expected to figure it out. The MS-SL is a great tool to move past figuring it out and learning from skilled practitioners who have made it their career to teach those skills.”
— Andrew Robinson, CRO at Dehn Inc. and 2023 MS-SL Graduate
Cohort-Based Learning
As a cohort-based program, you’ll progress through the MS in Sales Leadership alongside a dynamic and diverse group of professionals. This format fosters lasting relationships, encourages collaboration, and builds a powerful professional network you’ll rely on long after graduation.
Your experience begins with a mandatory online orientation, providing you the chance to meet your peers and faculty face-to-face, and culminates in an in-person Sales Challenge Capstone Presentations and a Graduation Celebration. Throughout the program, the strength of the cohort community enhances learning, accountability, and connection.
Learn from World-Class Faculty
The program is led by renowned faculty with real-world experience in sales leadership and research, producing 45% of all academic sales research published in the past 10 years. Our faculty don’t just teach sales — they’ve led sales teams, driven growth, and currently work with Fortune 500 Companies to conduct sales and executive training.
A Curriculum Built for Today’s Sales Leaders
Stay ahead of the curve with a curriculum that reflects the realities of modern selling. You’ll gain cutting-edge knowledge in:
- Digital Selling & Sales Enablement
- Strategic Account Management
- Digital Transformation
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Leadership & Influence in Sales Organizations
- Effective Communication & Crucial Conversations
Every course is designed to deliver actionable insights and skills you can immediately apply to your career.
Flexible Format that Fits Your Life
Designed with working professionals in mind, this program blends live (synchronous) classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and on-demand (asynchronous) learning to give you structure without sacrificing flexibility. Cohorts begin every August at the start of the Fall Semester.
All other coursework can be completed on your schedule, making it easier to balance your professional, academic, and personal commitments.
Attend an MS Event
Join an in-person or online event to learn more about how a Bauer MS can work for you.
MS Sales Leadership Virtual Info Session
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM / Online
Earn hands-on experience and achieve a Master of Science in Sales Leadership degree in only 12 months with our 100% virtual program taught by our world-class faculty.
Bauer MBA and MS Virtual Information Session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM / Online
Join us for an engaging virtual information session to learn more about the Bauer MBA and MS programs at the University of Houston.
Email Program Director Amy Vandaveer Novak.