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Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
The Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership is a self-paced learning program, which may be completed off-campus. Study programs are not structured in semesters, quarters or terms, allowing students to begin their degree programs at any time during the year.
The Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 30 semester units (10 core courses) in Organizational Leadership; plus, an additional 9 units for a total of 39 semester units of credit.
Prerequisites to Admission
An applicant must have earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Leadership, Management; or a Bachelor Degree in another field may be considered if the Admission Committee evaluation indicates that the applicant has the necessary foundation to succeed in the program.
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Core Courses
Courses required are listed below. Course Descriptions for The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Core Courses may be found by following this link: Course Descriptions
- BAM 501 Human Relations
- BAM 510 Human Resource Management
- BAM 511 Marketing Management
- BAM 515 Organizational Behavior
- BAM 530 Business Ethics
- BAM 532 Organizational Theory
- BAM 547 Conflict Management
- BAM 550 Leadership
- BAM 554 Employee Training and Development
- GRM 697 The Research Process
Using one of the options shown below, nine additional units must be completed:
Option 1 (9 semester units)
The M.A. in Organizational Leadership Candidate may develop a Master's Thesis under faculty guidance.
- GRM 698 Proposal for the Master's Thesis (3 semester units)
- GRM 699 The Master's Thesis (6 semester units)
Option 2 (9 semester units)
Satisfy the following 3 courses:
- BAM 540 Project Management
- BAM 560 Strategic Management
- BAM 562 Modern Management
