Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL)

THE MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (MAOL) consists of three Domains, each with four competencies, for a total of 12 competencies overall. Domain 1 focuses on the leadership foundations. Domain 2, which includes a capstone competency to reinforce the application of concepts and theories learned throughout the degree program, focuses on leadership practices. Domain 3 further explores leadership communication, creative and critical thinking, and organizational policy and strategy.

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MAOL Domains

CourseTitleDomain
OLS 500Research Methods: Data-Driven Decision Making and Planning1
OLS 510Foundations of Organizational Leadership1
OLS 520Democracy and Ethical Leadership in Decision Making1
OLS 530Globalization and Diversity1
OLS 540Organizational Theory and Behavior2
OLS 550Team Leadership and Collaboration2
OLS 600Leading Organizational Change2
OLS 610Leadership and Business Operations3
OLS 620Strategic Communication3
OLS 630Conflict and Negotiation3
OLS 640Leadership and Innovation3
OLS 650Organizational Leadership Capstone2
12 Competencies: 36 Credits

The UMPI YourPace program is an innovative, competency-based
way for you to earn your degree on your terms. Bachelor and Graduate programs are delivered in online, eight-week sessions, using a digital platform. Each course you take is built around learning modules with embedded competencies. You progress as you demonstrate mastery of each competency. Once you demonstrate mastery of all the competencies, you have completed the course. Since you determine how many competencies to complete during each eight-week session, you have more control over your schedule and how quickly you progress toward completing your degree.

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