Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is one of the most sought-after degrees for candidates who aspire to reach an executive or a top-level position in an organization. While traditional MBA programs emphasize business-driven outcomes, the MA in Organizational Leadership draws from a more human-centered approach, prioritizing meaning, values and vision to unlock the fullest potential of human capital.
Admission Requirements
Completed application + Official bachelor’s degree transcripts showing a minimum 2.5 GPA from an accredited university or college.
Convenient 5-week courses help balance education with work/life obligations
30 credit-hour degree is comprised of 10 courses
Schedules designed for working professionals
No increase in tuition while continuously enrolled
During their final term, students will be working on their leadership capstone, which is an action based leadership project. As leadership consultants, students will develop a set of initiatives to solve leadership issues faced by a real-life organization or community. Through this course, students will demonstrate mastery of concepts covered in this program. Each course in the program consists of a number of action learning assignments through which students will learn complex problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and other important leadership skills.
The MA in Organizational Leadership program is really close to my heart. Future oriented leadership, strategic foresight, innovation, managing human capital, and all that is needed to lead successfully in the new world of 21st Century industry.”Dr. Miriam O’Callaghan,
Dean, School of Business and Technology
Students may complete the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership consisting of 30 credit hours or develop a concentration area through the MBA Flex program.
Through the Flex program, students complete the core Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership courses (30-credit hours) and an additional 9-credit hour concentration developed in partnership with a content specialist faculty member or the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Program Manager. This path allows students to develop a more personalized concentration in an area of interest.
Completed application + Official bachelor’s degree transcripts showing a minimum 2.5 GPA from an accredited university or college.
During their final term, students will be working on their leadership capstone, which is an action based leadership project. As leadership consultants, students will develop a set of initiatives to solve leadership issues faced by a real-life organization or community. Through this course, students will demonstrate mastery of concepts covered in this program. Each course in the program consists of a number of action learning assignments through which students will learn complex problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and other important leadership skills.
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The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is one of the most sought after degrees for candidates who aspire to reach an executive or top-level position in their organization. Through this program, students will gain a deeper understanding of how to build effective leadership practices to manage 21st-century organizations. This skill-based, academically rigorous program aims to prepare leaders for diverse work settings and broad career opportunities across industries including public, private and not for profit organizations. Students may complete the Organizational Leadership Degree consisting of 30 credit hours or develop a concentration area through the ORL Flex program. Students wishing to complete the ORL through the Flex program complete the core ORL courses (30-credit hours) and an additional 9-credit hour concentration developed in partnership with a content specialist faculty member or the ORL Program Manager. This path allows students to develop a more personalized concentration in an area of interest
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Fundamentals of organizational leadership course will prepare students to lead and develop highly effective and efficient organizations. Students will explore a number of leadership theories and analyze leadership dynamics at individual, team, and organizational levels. They will also examine various concepts related to the leadership vision, leadership competencies, relationship between leaders and followers, and leadership as an integrated organizational process. From real world case studies ranging from first-time managers to CEOs, students will learn how to effectively lead organizations facing challenges and transformations. credits:
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Fundamentals of Organizational Leadership | 3 |
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This course aims at providing students with knowledge on how the changes in business environment are shaping the new world of industry. In this course, students will learn the new ways of inventing and creating effective work systems. They will examine what is changing, reasons for change, results and implications of change for future of the organizations. They will learn to develop new business strategies demanded by todays transforming institutions. In this future oriented course, students will develop the perspectives on why organizations need to focus on human values as much as they focus on pure profits. credits:
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21st Century Organizations | 3 |
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In this course, students will explore a wide range of concepts related to human behavior and learning. Topics include but not limited to personality, perception, attitudes, learning and reinforcement, motivation, leadership, teams, creativity, culture, organization design, change, and diversity. Students will develop various people management skills throughout the course by understanding the ways in which humans respond as individuals and interact within organizations. They will also examine relevant readings, case studies, and researches on theories of human behavior and learn to analyze how to manage human performance for organizational success. credits:
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Human Behavior and Learning | 3 |
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In the context of individual and organizational effectiveness, this course emphasizes on the importance of ethics and moral values including integrity, honesty, fairness, and trust. Students will learn to solve problems and make decisions ethically. They will explore ethical dilemmas with case studies and experiential learning exercises. In addition, they will synthesize business’s influence on government, policymaking, consumerism, social systems, stakeholders, and natural environment. Students will learn to develop strategies focused on sustainable organizational practices and corporate social responsibility. credits:
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Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
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This course aims at key communication skills that leaders in modern organizations require. Students will learn effective ways to communicate with different types of parties – clients, employees, leaders, and other stakeholders. They will learn about interpersonal and professional skills to improve their communication. Emphasis will be given to various types of communication, styles, and modes. Students will learn how to write professional reports, presentation of projects, use of data, writing day-to-day professional messages, conducting effective face-to-face and virtual meetings. credits:
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Organizational Communication | 3 |
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This course enables students to develop and implement a holistic model of organizational change. Students will examine various frameworks for organizational change and transformation with the help of case studies, readings, discussions, and experiential learning activities. They will learn to use critical thinking skills to solve problems in the face of uncertainty and change. The emphasis will be given on formulating a vision for change, assessing situations, and how to manage the transition from the current situation to the desired change. They will examine the model for change leadership and will develop skills to become effective change agents of the future. credits:
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Organizational Change and Transformation | 3 |
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Leadership Development | 3 |
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In this course, students will learn to formulate and implement effective strategies to manage a successful organization. They will examine various strategic issues, challenges, and concerns with practical hands-on projects and case studies. The course will refine them to gain expertise in strategic planning and decision-making. They will also develop important management skills that will enable them to shape and implement strategic projects and processes of different kinds. Students will engage in discussions to explore new areas in strategic management, strategy types, competitive advantage, and different types of techniques that support strategic planning and decision-making. credits:
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Strategy Development and Implementation | 3 |
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In this course, students will develop skills to conduct research for effective decision making in the organizational context. They will explore various data and information sources to find credible information. The course provides them with various research techniques and methodologies that they can apply in researching problems of different kinds. Students will learn to use qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods to solve different types of research problems. credits:
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Research for Decision Making | 3 |
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In the capstone course, students will complete an approved research work or service project. Their work will require them to apply integrated knowledge of organizational leadership and skills that they have developed throughout this program. The course is intended to generate reflection and critical thought on various leadership theories and practices. Students will be expected to engage in research, utilize quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods to formulate their final paper that produces effective outcomes for leaders in real-life work settings. Prerequisite: Must be completed during the student’s final term in the program. credits:
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Organizational Leadership Capstone | 3 |
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