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William Woods University: Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Explore William Woods University's Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL)

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Program Overview

This program equips you with the skills to analyze and apply organizational leadership theories in addressing real-world challenges such as inefficiencies, corporate culture issues, and productivity constraints. You'll learn to implement effective leadership practices, policies, and systems essential for the growth and adaptation of 21st-century organizations in a globalized world.

The degree fosters the development of your leadership style, emphasizing team building and a collaborative organizational culture. Throughout your journey, you'll benefit from diverse faculty expertise spanning Fortune 500 companies, military, adult learning, strategic foresight, and behavioral sciences.

A key component of the program is the Capstone requirement, where in your final term, you'll undertake a leadership project addressing real-life organizational or community challenges. This hands-on experience allows you to showcase mastery of program concepts through practical initiatives. Each course integrates action learning assignments to enhance problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and other vital leadership skills.

Credits to Complete 30 credit hours
Admission Requirements Bachelor's degree and 2.5 GPA
Discounted Cost per Credit Hour $367.50 per credit hour (30% off!)

What You'll Learn

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is highly sought-after by those aiming for executive or top-level positions within organizations. Unlike traditional MBA programs that focus on business outcomes, this program emphasizes a human-centered approach, prioritizing values, vision, and meaningful leadership to maximize the potential of human capital.

Career Preparation

Potential career outcomes encompass roles such as:
  • Directors of Diversity
  • Directors of Human Resources
  • Executive Directors
  • Healthcare Managers
  • Learning and Development Managers
  • Organizational Consultants
  • Program Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Sales Managers
  • Training and Development Managers

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About William Woods University University

 

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ABOUT:  William Woods University (WWU) is a private, regionally accredited nonprofit institution of higher learning founded in 1870 located in Fulton, Missouri. WWU is committed to a student-centered learning environment.

ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)