The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership prepares students to thoughtfully lead in today's complex and changing social and economic environment. In the program, students will examine the art and skill of decision-making and problem-solving within the political and cultural context of an organization. In addition, the program is designed to equip students to fulfill their calling, with curriculum such as change management, conflict resolution, leading teams, organizational communication, and cultural dynamics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership will be able to:

1. Exhibit mastery of the concepts, models, and theories in the leadership discipline.
2. Integrate leadership theories and practices to identify opportunities for organizational improvement.
3. Analyze the impacts of ethical decisions on organizations and self.
4. Present ideas and decisions clearly through effective leadership communication.
5. Assess effective team leadership and collaboration.
6. Evaluate how organizations and individuals are impacted by cultural diversity.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Courses
LDR 6000	Foundations in Graduate School	0
LDR 6010	Organizational Behavior	3
LDR 6025	Applied Data Analysis and Visualization 1	3
LDR 6045	Leadership Theory and Application	3
LDR 6049	Leading with Ethics, Integrity, and Purpose	3
LDR 6060	Managing in a Changing Environment	3
LDR 6061	Negotiation and Conflict Resolution	3
LDR 6062	Diversity and Cultural Dynamics	3
LDR 6063	Team Leadership and Collaboration	3
LDR 6064	Organizational Communication	3
LDR 6093	Organizational Leadership Capstone	3
LDR 6099	MAOL Comprehensive Exit Exam	0
Total Units		30

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Prerequisite Leveling Modules are required for LDR 6025. All students must successfully complete the Excel Leveling Module prior to beginning the respective course.

Additional Concentrations

MAOL students may earn a concentration by taking the six (6) required units for the concentration. Students must notify the program director prior to the completion of the 30 units in their current program of their intention to earn a concentration, with a subsequent change of program form filed with the Office of Records.

Global Business and Leadership Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Units
LDR 6035	Global Business and Leadership	3
LDR 6036	International Trip 1	3
Total Units		6

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Please be advised that this course is subject to a minimum number of enrollments required for it to be offered. In the event that the minimum enrollment is not met, the course may be canceled. Also, participants should be aware that there may be additional out-of-pocket expenses associated with travel or other off-site activities related to this course. These expenses are not included in the regular tuition fees and will be the responsibility of the individual participants.

Project Management Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Units
LDR 6067	Agile Project Management	3
LDR 6068	Project Management Risk, Cost, and Program Analysis	3
Total Units		6

Sport Management Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Choose three (3) courses from the following:		9
LDR 6111	Managing Personnel, Facilities, and Events in Sports
LDR 6120	Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations in Sports
LDR 6130	Leadership in Sports
LDR 6140	Finance and Economics of Sports
Total Units		9

Graduation Requirements

In order to earn and receive a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree, a student must satisfy all of the following:

1. Successful completion of the required Organizational Leadership curriculum with a minimum of 30 semester units of coursework.
2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 3.000 or higher. A student may earn a maximum of six (6) units of "C" grades in the program. Any course in which a student receives a grade lower than a "C" must be repeated, and the units will not be added to earned units. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than "C" a maximum of two (2) times.
3. Payment in full of all tuition, fees, and other financial obligations owed to the university, including a degree processing fee.

Note: The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is an approved program under PLNU’s WASC Regional Accreditation, WSCUC. Since it is not a business degree, it is not an Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) approved program.