Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
M aster of A rts in O rganizational L eadership Director
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Graduation Requirements The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is a 36-credit program, which includes the following: A. Completing the Required Program of Study. Core Courses in Organizational Leadership (16 Credits) Each course below should be taken for a total of two credits excepting CSOL 650 and CSOL 651 which should be taken for one credit each.
Dan Prince
Mission & Learning Outcomes The mission of the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is to equip Christian men and women to lead and transform 21st century organizations. Principles and practices emphasized in this program enhance personal knowledge, character, and skills for business, non-profit and ministry leadership. Students prepare to deal with the growing complexity and challenges that leaders face daily as they guide people toward shared goals. The program is designed for professional men and women with undergraduate degrees and leadership experience who are searching for a professional degree program with strong biblical integration and solid marketplace value. The degree is interdisciplinary in nature and emphasizes research and practice derived from the fields of management, psychology, sociology, and education. Students are encouraged to grow in three fundamental areas: • Conceptual understanding of leadership. • Awareness of personal character and leadership potential. • Growth in effective leadership skills. Up to 12 credits of graduate level courses may be considered for transfer. Distance-Learning Format Many of the courses in this program are available in a distance learning format that combines distance learning with short-term campus visits. The distance learning program is designed to suit the M.A. in Organizational Leadership students who cannot attend the traditional residential program due to geographic or schedule constraints. This program may not qualify for financial aid or deferring of educational loan payments. Applicants interested in the distance learning program should contact the M.A. in Organizational Leadership office for more information at (562) 906-4571. Admission Requirements Starting with the Spring 2010 semester, Biola University began a three-year phase-out of the MOL degree completion program. MOL is currently in a “teach out” phase that will be completed by June 2013, giving students who have already started the program an opportunity to finish their degree from Biola University, however, the program will no longer be admitting new students. For further information, read the University’s announcement about the changes to the MOL program.
Practical Leadership Theory Character & Leadership
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CSOL 510 CSOL 530 CSOL 550 CSOL 610 CSOL 620 CSOL 630 CSOL 650 CSOL 651 CSOL 660
Leadership Challenge
Leadership & Group Behavior Communication for Leaders Leadership & Organizational Development
Inner Leader I Inner Leader II
Ethical Decision Making
Research Project (4 Credits) Each course below should be taken for a total of two credits.
Research Design
Credit(s): 1 - 2. Credit(s): 1 - 2.
CSOL 696 CSOL 697
Research Presentation
Electives (10 Credits) Select 10 credits of elective courses, a minimum of 4 credits in CSOL courses. Bible &Theology Electives (6 Credits) Select 6 credits from Bible Exposition, Theology, Apologetics. Business Foundation Courses (5 - 6 Credits) In order to ensure program readiness, students who have not attained sufficient understanding of management and finance through undergraduate coursework or equivalent experience may be required to take one or both of the following Business Foundations courses or approved alternatives (up to 6 credits may be credited toward the degree) as elective credits:
Marketing from the Management Perspective
MBAD 506
Credit(s): 3.
Choose one of the following courses: CSOL 502
Principles of Accounting & Finance
Credit(s): 2.
Accounting & Finance for Decision Makers
MBAD 516
Credit(s): 3. B. Maintaining a 2.5 GPA. No grade may be below a “C” in all courses to be credited toward graduation. Students cannot graduate while on probation.
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