MA - Organizational Leadership
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:
- Synthesize historical and contemporary leadership theories to guide the effective practice of organizational leadership.
- Synthesize the foundational concepts of authenticity, wisdom, followership, stewardship, and faith integration as part of a character-based and ethical practice of organizational leadership.
- Analyze the sources and consequences of organizational problems, as well as appropriate interventions, to help the organization achieve its goals.
- Evaluate the change and learning needs of an organization to implement a strategic plan and redirect an organization toward its goals.
- Evaluate the competencies required of leaders to lead effectively in the contemporary multicultural and global contexts.
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate work.
Graduation Requirements
- All 30 credits required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of "C" in each course. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Organizational Leadership (MA) - Program of Study
Core Courses
| MOL-500 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| MOL-505 | Wisdom and Leadership | 3 |
| MOL-515 | Followership | 3 |
| MOL-520 | Ethical Challenges of Leadership | 3 |
| MOL-525 | Organizational Behavior and Communication | 3 |
| MOL-530 | Organizational Learning and Change | 3 |
| MOL-535 | Stewardship and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| MOL-550 | Organizational Leadership in a Global Context | 3 |
| MOL-540 | Research and Evaluation Methods for Leaders | 3 |
| MOL-575 | Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
