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MA in Organizational Leadership

Our Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is a 30-hour degree designed to develop leaders who seek a vision-oriented, values-based, and multi- voice approach to organizational leadership that can be applied in non-profit and for-profit settings.

*Undergraduate students may begin the MAOL program during their Senior year and count the credits both toward undergraduate electives and the MAOL degree. This allows the completion of the MAOL in one year following completion of the Bachelor’s degree.

For detailed program objectives and a complete list of course requirements, view this document.

Potential Careers

Executive, manager, director, or supervisor in nonprofit and for-profit organizations
Small business owner
Administrator of a parachurch organization, missions agency, Christian school, hospital, or nursing home
Leader in a church, community, or social service agency

Some of the courses you'll take...

OL 601
Visions, Values, and Voices in Organizational Leadership
An introduction to key leadership theories (visions) from various worldview perspectives (voices) compared and contrasted with Biblically-based values that guide organizational leadership.
OL 604
Organizational Leadership Development
An introduction to leadership development with a focus on mentoring and coaching in developing effective leaders.
OL 606
Strategic Organizational Leadership
An analysis of strategic thinking and planning from initial vision to implementation and evaluation of strategy.
OL 609
Legal and Ethical Issues in Organizational Leadership
An introduction to the legal and ethical environment (both personal and corporate) of organizations.

Student Testimonies

  • "I am so appreciative of Lincoln Christian University because of their accessibility, flexibility, and reliability. I was able to graduate with my Bachelor’s in Business Administration and then immediately start the online Master’s in Organizational Leadership program while staying in my home! LCU has provided a wonderful professional base for my career and my life. They are sure to instill servant leadership whether in the physical or virtual classroom.
    — Bethany Rademaker
  • My work expects the highest level of competency and skills such as self-discipline, honesty, respect, integrity, punctuality, ethics, positive attitude, cultural understanding, strategic thinking, leadership, and professionalism. Most importantly, the encouragement and supports needed to fulfill these tasks come from my education that I received at Lincoln Christian University. LCU has become a part of my life.
    — Jitendra "Jimmy" Panda, peace consolidation officer with the United Nations in Liberia
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