Master of Arts Organizational Leadership
About the Program
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) at St. Catherine University educates professionals to engage the heart, mind and spirit of an organization its people. Effective, ethical and enduring leadership practices are woven into every MAOL course. You’ll identify your strengths as a leader and enhance your ability to make courageous and wise decisions that move your organization forward.
Whether you’re trying to move up, discover a new direction or re-energize your career, the MAOL is a valuable investment. The program gives you practical tools and life-changing strategies that can make the difference between sticking with the status quo and taking the next step in your career.
The MAOL pairs critical leadership education with finance, communication and strategic management courses. You will become confident in business fundamentals. You’ll also learn to lead with an eye to what truly matters to your team, as well as to the organizations and communities locally and globally that are affected by your decisions.
As you develop these aptitudes, your style of leadership will evolve. You will become more effective in motivating others, creating a shared vision, collaborating and leading change.
Our Curriculum
Start your online classes in the fall or spring and complete the 36-credit MAOL degree in 20 months; a part-time enrollment option is also available. Classes will include some synchronous online meeting times, as well as asynchronous learning, with students completing coursework at times of their choosing.
Our unique curriculum integrates ethics and social justice with contemporary leadership values, such as thinking critically, synthesizing information and taking a holistic view to grow both professionally and personally.
The MAOL program is led by accomplished faculty and enhanced by students from many fields. Learning is hands-on and pragmatic. You will apply your learning immediately to your career and life, and you will see your professional network grow.
Graduate Certificate
We also offer a 3-course graduate certificate, Foundations of Leadership, which provides individuals with the foundational knowledge and skills to improve theirorganizational leadership abilities. The courses meet in a synchronous, online format. Students enrolled in this certificate option are not eligible for federal or state financial aid.
Tuition and Fees
The 2024–25 tuition rate for the MAOL degree is $715 per credit. Additional costs include fees for student services and technology ($330 per term) and books (prices vary by course).
How to Apply
Application deadlines: August 1 (fall) and December 15 (spring)
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have:
• bachelor’s or graduate degree from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized, regional accrediting association
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A minimum two years professional work experience
The MAOL application requires the following materials:
• Current résumé
• Two recommendations
• Transcripts from degree-granting institutions
• Official scores from TOEFL or IELTS (if native language is not English)
• Credential evaluation from World Education Services (if college/university coursework was completed outside the U.S.)
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MAOL Sample Plan of Study
Start in the fall or spring and complete the online MAOL program in 20 months; a part-time enrollment option is also available.
Sample Plan of Study: Fall Start
Year 1
Year 2
Foundations of Leadership & Ethics
Strategic Communication: Influence & Collaboration
Organizational Strategies: Accounting & Finance
Organizational Strategies: People & Culture
Personal & Team Leadership to Drive Results
Organizations as Cultural, Social & Political Structures
Colloquium*
Organizational Strategies: Operations & Management Leading Organizational Change
Colloquium*
Advanced Leadership Principles & Practices
Final Project Design & Proposal
Colloquium*
Study Abroad* Difference & Conflict Competence
Final Project Leadership Seminar
*Students will complete one J-Term study abroad option, or three 1-credit colloquium experiences 10.2023
MAOL Sample Plan of Study
Start in the fall or spring and complete the online MAOL degree in 20 months; a part-time enrollment option is also available.
Sample Plan of Study: Spring Start
Year 1
Year 2
Personal & Team Leadership to Drive Results
Organizations as Cultural, Social & Political Structures
Colloquium*
Year 3 Difference & Conflict Competence
Final Project
Leadership Seminar
Study Abroad*
Foundations of Leadership & Ethics
Strategic Communication: Influence & Collaboration
Organizational Strategies: Operations & Management
Leading Organizational Change
Colloquium*
Organizational Strategies: Accounting & Finance
Organizational Strategies: People & Culture
Advanced Leadership Principles & Practices
Final Project Design & Proposal
Colloquium*
*Students will complete one J-Term study abroad option, or three 1-credit colloquium experiences
10.2023