Organizational Leadership
Degree: Master of Arts in Organizational LeadershipTotal Credit Hours: 36
Tuition: $475 per credit hour
Cohort Format: One in-person session per week
Program Length: 2 years
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership prepares leaders to strengthen organizations, lead teams, and guide meaningful change across nonprofit, business, public sector, ministry, and community-based environments. Rooted in Kingtopia’s Kingdom-centered approach to leadership formation, the program develops the character, wisdom, and practical leadership capacity needed to serve people, shape culture, align teams around mission, and lead with integrity.
Students will explore organizational culture, strategic leadership, ethical decision-making, communication, team development, change leadership, and mission-centered management. The program is designed for working adults and emerging leaders who want to lead with clarity, humility, courage, and purpose.
Courses for Master of Arts in organizational Leadership
MEL 501 - Foundations of Christian Leadership Identity (3 credit hours)
This foundational course establishes the theological, philosophical, and personal basis for Christian leadership in educational and organizational contexts. Students explore the biblical foundations of servant leadership, examine their own leadership identity, calling, and character, and develop a personal leadership philosophy grounded in Christian formation. Topics include leadership identity, calling and vocation, character formation, spiritual disciplines for leaders, and the integration of faith and professional practice in educational settings. Required text includes McGee — Reimagining Learning: The Power of Triple Loop Leadership.
MOL 510 - Organizational Theory & Systems Thinking (3 credit hours)
This course provides a comprehensive examination of organizational theory, structure, and systems-level dynamics. Students analyze how organizations function, adapt, and change — with particular attention to nonprofit, ministry, and community-serving contexts. Topics include classical and contemporary organizational theory, systems thinking frameworks, organizational culture, stakeholder dynamics, and mission alignment.
MOL 520 - Culture, Communication & Team Dynamics (3 credit hours)
This course develops students' capacity to build healthy organizational cultures and lead high-performing teams. Students examine the relationship between communication, culture, and team effectiveness, and develop practical skills for leading diverse teams through collaboration, conflict, and change. Topics include organizational culture assessment, communication styles, team development models, conflict management, and inclusive leadership practices.
MOL 590 - Applied Leadership Project I (3 credit hours)
The first of two applied learning experiences in the MOL program, this course challenges students to identify a real-world leadership challenge within their current organizational context and develop a structured response. Under the supervision of their Cohort Mentor and course faculty, students design and begin implementing an applied leadership initiative, document their process, and present findings to their cohort. This course integrates learning from Term 1 coursework into a practical leadership project.
MOL 530 - Adaptive Leadership & Change Management (3 credit hours)
This course develops students' capacity to lead organizational change in complex, uncertain environments. Drawing on adaptive leadership theory and change management frameworks, students learn to diagnose organizational challenges, mobilize stakeholders, and lead adaptive solutions. Topics include Heifetz's adaptive leadership model, Kotter's change framework, leading change in faith-based and nonprofit contexts, resistance management, and organizational resilience.
MOL 540 - Conflict, Influence & Decision-Making (3 credit hours)
This course examines the dynamics of conflict, influence, and decision-making in organizational settings. Students develop practical skills for navigating conflict constructively, leading through difficult conversations, and making sound decisions under pressure. Topics include conflict theory, negotiation and mediation strategies, influence and persuasion, ethical decision-making frameworks, and leadership in high-stakes environments.
MOL 550 - Strategic Planning & Execution (3 credit hours)
This course develops students' capacity to lead organizational strategy from vision to execution. Students learn to assess organizational context, develop strategic plans, align teams and resources, and monitor progress toward goals. Topics include strategic planning models, environmental scanning, goal alignment, performance management, organizational scorecards, and the relationship between strategy and organizational culture.
MOL 610 - Research Foundations for Practitioners (3 credit hours)
This course introduces students to research methods and evidence-based practice as tools for organizational leadership. Students develop the ability to read and evaluate scholarly literature, design basic inquiry projects, and apply research findings to real-world leadership challenges. Topics include research design, qualitative and quantitative methods, literature review, data interpretation, and the use of evidence in organizational decision-making. This course also serves as preparation for students pursuing the EdD through the 5-Year Pathway.
MOL 620 - Leadership Integration Seminar (3 credit hours)
This capstone seminar facilitates the integration of learning across the MOL program. Students reflect on their leadership growth, revisit their personal leadership philosophy, and prepare for the final Applied Leadership Project. The seminar format includes peer dialogue, case study analysis, guest practitioners, and structured reflection. Students develop a comprehensive Leadership Portfolio documenting their formation, competencies, and vision for continued impact.
MOL 690 - MOL Capstone: Applied Leadership Project II (6 credit hours)
The culminating experience of the MOL program, this course requires students to design, implement, and evaluate a significant applied leadership project within a real organizational context. The project must demonstrate mastery of MOL program competencies, application of research-informed practice, and measurable organizational impact. Students present their completed project to a faculty panel and cohort audience, and submit a written report suitable for professional or scholarly dissemination. Successful completion of this course is required for graduation.
Career Opportunities
Why choose Organizational Leadership? This graduate program gives students the opportunity to strengthen their leadership capacity across nonprofit, ministry, business, government, education, and community-based organizations. The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is designed for professionals who want to lead teams, shape culture, guide change, make ethical decisions, and strengthen mission-centered organizations.
Executive Director
Program Director
Operations Director
Department Head
Church Operations Director
Ministry Leader
Organizational Development Consultant
Community Development Director
Team Leader
Senior Manager
Director of Programs or Services
Leadership Development Manager
Nonprofit Administrator
Strategy and Planning Manager
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