Online Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership (MA-ORGL)

The central objective of this online Organizational Leadership program is to provide an advanced degree which synthesizes knowledge from diverse fields into a focused yet flexible plan of study that is useful to leadership in all forms of social organization. The online degree program is designed for the student whose professional goal is a generalist leadership position in corporate, government, not-for-profit, or community organizations.

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What is Organizational Leadership?

How does an organization determine its appropriate mission, purpose and direction? Where do its members find the motivation and inspiration to achieve the common goal? What makes organizations decide to change, innovate and set new objectives?

The answer is Organizational Leadership. Without good leadership, an organization may be able to operate efficiently. But only good leadership can propel it towards continued progress and long-term success.

Gonzaga offers a MA in Organizational Leadership to meet the needs of this growing field.

Good organizational leaders possess the following characteristics:

Passion - to connect powerfully and emotionally with the organization and its people
Wisdom - to understand the organization's historic and current position
Vision - to define the organization's purpose and direction for the future
Charisma - to influence, motivate and inspire others
Courage - to risk, innovate and push the boundaries as needed

The Online Master's in Organizational Leadership is intended to meet the needs and schedules of working adults. The online program consists of 36 semester credits and is offered online with one weekend intensive.

Highlights of Gonzaga's Online Master's of Organizational Leadership:

Interdisciplinary study of the emerging field of leadership.
Focus on humanistic, ethical and transformational leadership in organizations.
Individualized and flexible online degree programs.
Classes offered online - continue working full time and maintain your lifestyle while completing your degree.
Students completing four, 3-credit courses, (Organizational Leadership, Organizational Ethics, Leadership and Diversity and Servant Leadership) receive Gonzaga's Servant Leadership certificate.
Three day Leadership and Imagination intensive course offered every term on Gonzaga University's picturesque campus in Spokane, Washington.
Every class is designed by Gonzaga faculty.
Networking with fellow students from a broad range of career fields

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