Organizational Leadership - MA

The Master of Arts degree with a major in Organizational Leadership will provide graduates with the fundamental knowledge of leadership theory and skills to practice leadership in organizations. The program is targeted at students from all organizations (including business), but the focus will be on recruiting individuals from nonprofit organizations, government, military, and ministries.

Upon completion of the program students should be able to:

• Describe leadership theories and explain how they guide the practice of organizational leadership.
• Understand and practice authenticity and integrity as a part of their character and leadership.
• Synthesize knowledge about the foundational concepts of wisdom, followership, and stewardship as it applies to leadership.
• Evaluate ethical dilemmas that face leaders and implement the appropriate response.
• Analyze organizational problems and determine how the behavior of leaders and followers within an organization will be impacted.
• Evaluate the change and learning needs of an organization and implement appropriate strategies for redirecting the organization toward its goals.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for an organization that emphasizes governance and stewardship principles.
• Practice scholarship by identifying organizational problems, researching the problem, and reporting the results of the research.