Overview

The Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies (MLOS) program is designed expressly for working professionals who are recognized as emerging leaders in their organization or are intentional in developing and advancing in their leadership skills. This program is specifically created for adult students who already possess professional experience but are seeking advanced organizational management and administrative proficiencies in order to secure a promotion or make a career change.

Today’s complex and challenging world requires individuals who know how to effectively lead organizational change. The MLOS program equips students with relevant leadership skills, in-depth understanding of business practices, and the ethical standards to be a leader of integrity. It is ideal for the professional who is not currently in a leadership position in title, role, or responsibility or who is a lower to mid-level manager.

This 33-credit degree can serve as a terminal degree, or prepare the student for applied doctoral degrees. This 11-course program can be completed in approximately 22 months. The emergent leader focuses on one course per session.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) for the M.A. Degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies

Graduates of the Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies program will be able to:

• PLO 1: Develop their own philosophy of leadership based on their understanding of ethical and worldview theories.
• PLO 2: Be able to integrate principles of Christian faith and leadership.
• PLO 3: Explain the impact of diversity issues on organizational functioning.
• PLO 4: Explain the use of surveys to gather information to address organizational problems.
• PLO 5: Use their understanding of their strengths and temperament to assess their unique organizational fit.
• PLO 6: Analyze problems, assess information representing a variety of perspectives, and present solutions through skillful oral and written communication.
• PLO 7: Demonstrate the value of collaborative problem solving by participating in group projects.
• PLO 8: Be able to analyze information impacting a variety of organizational functions, such as finance information systems, marketing, human resources, strategy and planning, and quality and productivity.
• PLO 9: Effectively manage the affective domain of organizations through application of group and conflict principles.

Requirements for the M.A. Degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies

This program features a sequenced course design consisting of 11 courses which total 33 credits. Students take one course at a time completing two courses each semester. In order to earn the MLOS degree students must complete the following required courses while achieving a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 in their major courses.

The required courses are:

Course List

Requirement	Title	Credits
MLOS 500	Research in Organizations	3
MLOS 501	Group and Team Dynamics	3
or APSY 560	Group Work
MLOS 504	Managerial Marketing	3
or MBA 580	Strategic Marketing and E-Commerce
MLOS 514	Information Systems for Managers	3
or MBA 560	Technology and Innovation
MLOS 516	Organizational Behavior and Analysis	3
or APSY 610	Organizational Behavior and Development
or MPA 580	Organizational Theory and Human Behavior
MLOS 517	Human Resource Management	3
or MPA 530	Public Personnel Management
MLOS 529	Leadership and Managerial Ethics	3
or MPA 560	Legal and Ethical Issues
MLOS 535	Survey of Organizational Finance	3
or MBA 520	Financial Management and Decision Making
MLOS 561	Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations	3
or MPA 540	Conflict Resolution and Labor Negotiations
MLOS 570	Improving Quality and Productivity	3
or MBA 570	Leading Organizational Change
MLOS 578	Strategy and Planning	3
or MBA 600	Strategic Management
Total Credits		33