Degree Highlights
- Define and apply foundational leadership theories and practices.
- Apply conflict analysis models, tools, and processes.
- Evaluate communication tools and strategies for fostering change, collaboration, and organizational growth.
- Explore strategies for engaging diverse groups and cultures within the workplace and other organizations.
- Examine the leader’s role in driving organizational change.
- Identify and summarize key financial data to assess an organization’s financial health and inform leadership decisions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various strategic human resource policies.
- Examine the issues shaping public policy at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as the ethical dilemmas faced by leaders.
- Assess organizational strategies to determine competitive advantage or potential threats to sustainability.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and proficiency in information technology.
- Evaluate ethical implications and demonstrate spiritual literacy, while respecting diverse religious, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic experiences and perspectives.
For over 30 years, Montreat College’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies has empowered students to acquire essential skills, complete their degrees, and advance their careers. Montreat offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs both in the classroom and online.
How soon can I start?
With six start dates a year for most programs you have the flexibility to start when makes the most sense for you. Chances are we have classes starting in the near future, providing you the opportunity to move forward with your academic goals. Please see the admissions page for specific enrollment and start dates.
What are the admissions requirements?
Applicants must submit the following for admissions consideration:
- Montreat College Application for Admission
- Official, final transcripts of all college courses taken (All final transcripts must include graduation information)
- Minimum 2.75 GPA over last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work
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What are the program requirements?
The program requirements can be found in the academic catalog.
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Why Organizational Leadership?
Designed for business professionals aiming to advance their careers, Montreat’s Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) degree is 100% online. With a focus on skills and a special emphasis on leadership development, change management, and conflict resolution, this degree prepares students for leadership roles.
No GMAT or GRE is required to apply. Students from diverse backgrounds are welcome. This degree helps all students grow as a knowledgeable and confident managers and leaders.
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Why Montreat?
At Montreat College, we understand the unique challenges adult learners face. That's why we've created a program that empowers you to balance work, family, and education without compromising your career ambitions.
Flexible scheduling
Our classes are conveniently scheduled, so you can earn your degree while still meeting your daily commitments.
Supportive community
Join a close-knit community of experienced faculty who are dedicated to your success. As an AGS student, you're part of the Montreat family.
Affordable tuition
We are committed to making a Christ-centered education as affordable as possible, so you can achieve your educational goals. That’s why Montreat College tuition is nearly 25% lower than the national average for private colleges and universities.
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Montreat College offers a wide range of degree programs and certificates in fields such as Business Administration, Education, Counseling, and more. Our programs are designed to align with industry trends and provide you with the skills employers are seeking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What jobs can you pursue with an organizational leadership degree?
Students for this market commonly pursue careers from a variety of positions including Operations Manager, Vice President, Director of Operations, General Manager, Business Manager, Area Sales Manager, Vice President of Operations, Director of Finance, Management Director, Manager, Chief Of Staff, Business Operations Manager, Assistant Vice President, Regional Director, Senior Operations Manager.
What is the job market like for people with organizational leadership degrees?
The nationwide job growth for this occupational area over the next 10 years is projected to be 13.2%. The eastern portion of the United States has the most job openings for graduates of this degree with six of the top ten states represented. Two states are in the Southeast with just under 6,000 job openings.
What is the length of the online Masters Organizational Leadership courses?
The courses for this graduate program are eight-week sessions. There are 2 sessions in a semester. To be considered a full-time graduate student, a student must take 6 credit hours per semester. The student must take 1 course (3 credit hours) the first eight-week session and 1 course (3 credit hours) the second eight-week session. Semesters in this program are Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How long does it take to complete the organizational leadership degree program?
The MAOL program requires completion of 30 credit hours or 10 classes. If students take a full-time load each term—one class at a time continuously throughout the program—they should complete the program within 20 months.
How much does the online MAOL Degree cost?
Montreat College programs are competitively priced, and we offer multiple forms of financial aid to help you achieve your educational goals. Please see the current AGS Tuition and Fees page here. Also, please keep in mind that there are multiple college and government financial aid programs available to help mitigate the cost of your education. You can learn more about your financial aid options.
What courses will I study?
BUSN 5112 Contemporary Issues in Organizational Leadership
This course highlights contemporary issues and perspectives on organizational leadership, multi-disciplinary perspectives, and leadership models. Students will learn the distinction between leadership and management, collaboration strategies, and how to manage organizational behaviors, with an emphasis on real-life application of their personal philosophy of leadership. (3 credits, first course of the program)
BUSN 5522 Conflict Resolution and Negotiation for Leaders
Conflict is everywhere. This course teaches a pragmatic approach to resolving conflicts that is applicable in non-profit and for-profit enterprises. Students will grow their constructive communication skills, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and will learn to reach positive outcomes through the use of collaborative processes. (3 credits)
BUSN 5809 Communication Skills for Organizational Change
This course explores the communication tools available to help organizational leaders for institute change, perception, and organizational growth. Students will examine and evaluate communication in a variety of formats, including dyadic, small group, formal and informal communication, and practice developing their personal communication skills. (3 credits)
BUSN 5813 Cross-Cultural Leadership
This course prepares students to lead amidst plural social, cultural, and historical influences throughout global society. Students will learn to analyze and assess organizations from multiple cultural perspectives and evaluate the leader’s role in developing and modeling leadership in diverse organizations. (3 credits)
BUSN 5838 Leading Organizational Change
The only constant in organizations is change. In this class, students explore the concepts and practical techniques of organizational design and change. Emphases include: change management, organizational design, and change strategies. Students will explore the leader’s role in creating and preventing change, and strategies for coping with organizational resistance. (3 credits)
BUSN 5208 Accounting and Financial Skills for Leadership
This course is an integrated approach to planning and implementing marketing strategies and tactics from a management perspective with an emphasis on the discipline of maintaining customer focus in highly diverse local and global markets. The course covers the review of marketing principles by which products and services are designed to meet customer needs and priced, promoted, and distributed to the end users. The course also examines the theory and application of internet marketing. (3 credits)
BUSN 5435 Strategic Human Resources Management
This course explores critical issues in human resources strategy, leading and developing the organization’s most important assets and developing and keeping people. Students will research organizational learning, employee motivation, employee assessment, methods for identifying and developing leaders, succession planning, and current topics in HR management. (3 credits)
BUSN 5508 Ethics, Law and the Global Business Landscape
This course is a survey of legal and ethical issues facing management in complex global business situations. Legal and ethical question are addressed in a case study method. Traditional ethical theories are studied and applied to contemporary global business issues. This includes the nature, formation, and system of law in the United States, and how it related to international business. Additionally, personal and group ethics will be explored through projects and exercises, for the purpose of character formation. (3 credits)
BUSN 5414 Developing and Implementing Strategy
This course prepares students to lead strategy development and implementation through the strategic planning process. Competition and competitive advantage will be investigated, using Porter’s 5 Forces model. Also, case studies, examples, and exercises will be used to help students understand the essence of good strategy and to be able to lead positive strategic change in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. (3 credits)
BUSN 5875 Organizational Leadership Capstone Project
The Organizational Leadership Capstone Project gives students the opportunity to synthesize the knowledge and skills learned throughout the program, and to apply those skills in a real-world project. (3 credits, final course of the program)