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Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

(MA degree)

Purpose

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) program, offered at George Fox University's Boise Center in Idaho, is designed to develop leaders for a broad range of organizations, including business, health care, education, the church, and the public sector. The program is designed primarily for working professionals who, by education and experience, are knowledgeable in their fields and are now in the process of transitioning to positions with greater managerial and leadership responsibility.

The curriculum for the program is designed based on an adult learner format. The program is structured on a cohort model in which a group of students follows an integrated sequence of courses from beginning to end. The program requires attendance one evening per week and occasional Saturday sessions over a period of 20 months.

Program Objectives

Educational Objectives

To enable students to:

• Increase productivity by learning how to motivate others
• Set and achieve mission and vision
• Lead organizational change
• Build effective teams
• Demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills
• Gain insight into the complexities of relationships and the increasing globalization of our world
• Learn to think strategically through a lens of personal integrity and ethics
• Develop intuitive skills to anticipate and respond to change effectively

Professional Objectives

To enable students to:

• Aspire to greater managerial and leadership positions
• Identify the dynamics of globalization and the implications for organizational strategy

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the MAOL program must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the final two years of course work. In addition, applicants must complete the following to be considered for admission to the program:

• Master of arts in organizational leadership application form and application fee
• Submit one official transcript from each college/university attended
• Verification of five years of professional experience or two years of managerial/supervisory experience
• Three letters of recommendation
• A writing sample
• A group interview

Students are not required to submit scores from any standardized tests.

Transfer Credit

No transfer credit is allowed toward the MAOL program. Transferability of credits earned at this institution and transferred to another is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Consult the Registrar's Office for information on eligibility of transfer credit.

Residence Requirements

All 36 hours required for the MAOL program must be taken in resident study at George Fox University. All work leading to the MAOL must be completed within ?? years from the time of matriculation. Extension of this limit requires approval of the School of Professional Studies Faculty. However, only one such extension may be considered due to special circumstances, such as ill health. Reinstatement to the program after withdrawal requires Admissions Committee action and may subject the student to additional requirements for the degree.

Course Requirements

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program is generally 20 months in length with 36 semester hours of course work required as a minimum for graduation. Of those hours, 33 are in prescribed business and organizational leadership courses and 3 hours in service learning.

Other Degree Requirements

Students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment in the program, remaining with their cohort throughout, so personal and work commitments should be planned accordingly.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree students must:

• Satisfactorily complete a minimum of 36 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Achieve grade no lower than a C in a maximum of 8 semester hours. In all other courses students must achieve no grade lower than a B. If a grade of a C- or lower is received in a designated course, that course must be retaken (for more specific information, please refer to the student handbook)

Curriculum Plan

Organizational Leadership Course Descriptions