organizational leadership

Assumption’s online M.A in Organizational Leadership prepares professionals to lead people, organizations, and communities with purpose, not just manage them. Grounded in the university’s liberal arts tradition, the program pairs ethical reflection with practical skill-building in change management, communication, and systemic thinking — equipping graduates to navigate today’s complex, fast-changing workplaces without getting bogged down in heavy quantitative coursework.

What sets the program apart is its relationship-centered design: rather than the isolation common to many online graduate programs, students join a close-knit community where faculty and peers know them personally and share their drive from day one. Every assignment ties directly to real career challenges, making the learning immediately applicable across business, healthcare, education, government, and nonprofit settings.

Graduates leave not only as more capable leaders of people and change, but as professionals grounded in the deeper purpose of leadership — serving others, building trust, and creating conditions where both organizations and individuals can thrive.

Flexible MBA

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Why Earn Your Master’s in Organizational Leadership From Assumption University?

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Online Program

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Modern Curriculum

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Faculty Mentorship

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A Learning Community

Career Opportunities for Organizational Leadership Professionals

  • 19% Higher Earnings – the median earnings for those holding a master’s degree are 19% higher than for those holding a bachelor’s degree.
  • Human resources managers — median wage around $124,600, with the most experienced earning over $240,000.
  • General and operations managers — median wage around $97,600, with senior-level managers earning over $200,000.
  • Medical and health services managers — median wage around $99,600, growing faster than average.
  • Administrative services managers — median wage around $100,000.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data

Program at a Glance

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Curriculum

30 Credits (10 Courses), completed in as few as 18 months

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Start Dates

The program is available to start in Summer and Fall

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Delivery Options

100% Online

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Tuition

$980 per credit hour, $29,400 estimated total tuition

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