Master's in Organizational Leadership

Program Overview

The Master's in Organizational Leadership program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in leadership positions within organizations. The program focuses on developing essential skills such as:

1. Ability to lead teams
2. Manage change
3. Make strategic decisions

By completing the program, students will also gain a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of leadership, such as effective communication, motivation, and decision-making. Graduates of the program will have the necessary tools to take on leadership positions in various industries and sectors.

Program Structure

• Duration
  The program consists of ten courses, each running for eight weeks. Students can anticipate completing the program in 24 months.

• Learning Modality
  100% online

Available Concentrations

Human Resources Concentration

The MOL program's concentration in Human Resource Management equips students with specialized skills and knowledge, benefiting HR professionals seeking to improve their expertise and stay updated with industry best practices.

DEIB Concentration

The concentration in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to promote equity and inclusion in various professional and personal contexts.

Non-Profit Leadership Concentration

Muhlenberg College's Master's in Organizational Leadership program offers a focused Nonprofit Leadership concentration, preparing students for impactful leadership roles in the nonprofit sector.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students must have completed an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution. Students admitted to a graduate program will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two years of work experience or, if a senior or recent graduate, professional work experiences through internships, summer work, externships, and projects may be sufficient.
• Additional admissions requirements follow the college’s graduate admissions policy.

Program Outcomes

As a graduate student of the Master’s in Organizational Leadership program, you will learn:

• Capacity for global presence and decision-making
• Financing organizational operations and growth
• Operations and logistics
• Organizational networking and partnership
• Revenue development and market expertise
• Sustainable competitive performance
• Talent and career development and workforce planning 
• Value propositions for customers and other stakeholders

Graduate Certificate

Muhlenerg College's Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is a five-course, one-year program where professionals develop the necessary skills to grow as leaders in their organizations, manage change, develop staff and act ethically to achieve organizational goals. The certificate can be completed within one year, with a second-year option to complete the full master’s degree.

• Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership

Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

Each course in the Organizational Leadership Program costs $850 per credit hour or $3,400 per course. Tuition includes all books, technology fees and other course-related costs.

• Graduate Certificate: $17,000
• Master’s in Organizational Leadership: $34,000
• Please visit our financial aid page for more information.
• Corporate partnerships that provide scholarship discounts for employees are available.

Course Requirements

Multidisciplinary Leadership

Leadership as Personal Journey

Leading in a Global Environment

Decision Tools and Analysis

Strategic Thinking