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Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Program Type

Masters

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Instructor Led

Courses

14 courses

Credit Hours

36

Duration

As soon as 20 months

Next Start

01/29/2025

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Program Overview

The online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is for aspiring and current leaders who want to unlock their leadership potential. Students are working professionals from business, healthcare, government, social services, nonprofits, education and other organizations. Students build a portfolio of skills to become ethical, enduring leaders through a focus on personal and professional development.

Career Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, you will gain the skills to:

  • Forecast trends and make data-driven decisions to drive organizational success
  • Understand the application of multicultural workplace dynamics
  • Embrace ethical leadership practices
  • Devise effective strategies for problem-solving

Graduates can apply leadership skills in various sectors:

  • For-profit: Technology, banking, media, healthcare, insurance, retail, travel, human services.
  • Fortune 500 employers: 3M, AT&T, American Express, Ford, GM, Honeywell, Prudential, Target.
  • Nonprofits: American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Catholic Charities.
  • Government: State of Minnesota Offices, counties, local municipalities.

What You'll Learn

Below is a summary of the key highlights of the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) program at St. Catherine University:

  1. Focuses on effective, ethical, inclusive, and sustainable leadership practices.
  2. Students identify their strengths as leaders.
  3. Enhances the ability to make courageous and wise decisions.
  4. Aims to advance careers and organizations.
  5. Emphasizes understanding multicultural workplace dynamics.
  6. Encourages the embrace of ethical leadership practices.
  7. Teaches the development of effective problem-solving strategies.
  8. Educates women and men to engage the heart, mind, and spirit of an organization.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must have:

  • Bachelor’s or graduate degree from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized, regional accrediting association 
  • A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) or higher on a 4.0 scale is preferred, but not required. If the applicant's GPA is less than 3.0, an explanatory statement should be submitted that addresses any factors that influenced previous academic performance, and how the applicant plans to ensure future academic success.
  • A minimum two years professional work experience

The MAOL application requires the following materials:

  • Current résumé
  • Two recommendations
  • Transcripts from degree-granting institutions
  • No application fee

Curriculum & Tuition

Tuition

Cost per credit hour: $715

Total credits: 36

Why Choose St. Catherine

At St. Catherine University you can freely express yourself and are surrounded by people who believe in you and want to help you reach your full potential. A place where you will be challenged academically and supported personally. A place where leading is encouraged and not a competition.

At St. Catherine University, academic excellence is at the forefront. Your voice is welcome and valued ensuring an enriching and inclusive learning environment for all.

Cost per credit hour: $715

Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

Career Pathways

Administrative Services Managers
Chief Executives
Facilities Managers
Financial Managers
Financial Risk Specialists
Fundraising Managers
General and Operations Managers
Human Resources Managers
Management Analysts
Marketing Managers
Public Relations Managers
Purchasing Managers
Sales Managers
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers