Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Leadership
Lead with Grace
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Complete your degree in 12 Months!
We live in a rapidly changing world. With a Master of Arts in Leadership from Belmont Abbey College, you’ll be prepared to lead no matter what comes your way. The Master of Arts in Leadership program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields while demonstrating strong ethical and transformational leadership within organizations. Graduates will be prepared to lead organizations ethically and effectively while demonstrating the concept of servant leadership and an ability to integrate Catholic ethics and Benedictine values into their interaction with colleagues and the community at large.
Possible career paths:
Marketing Director, Operations Director, Non-Profit Executive Director, Community Services Manager, Human Resources Manager, Sales Manager, Training and Development Manager, Management Analyst, Sales Analyst
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80%
of Executives Prioritize Strengthening Organizational Leadership
Program Details
- MAL 601: Foundations of Leadership
- MAL 602: Christian Ethics & Effective Leadership for the Common Good
- MAL 604: Leading Effectively in Non-Profit Environments
- MAL 605: Entrepreneurial Leadership Strategies
- SA 600: Introduction to Strategic Decision Intelligence
- MAL 603: Organizational Behavior and Communication
- MAL 606: Strategic Human Resource Management
- MAL 607: Leading Teams
- MAL 608: Organizational Change Management
- MAL 610: Leadership and Innovation
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
- $695 per credit hour (30 total credit hours)
Admission to the program is determined by evaluating a combination of factors. These factors include:
Undergraduate GPA
Academic Preparation in a related field
Work Experience in a related field
Statement of purpose for pursuing ML (Optional)
International students whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English Language Proficiency according to College approved methods and thresholds ( For example, minimum TOEFL score—89 IBT)
NOTE: Students will be admitted and enrolled as Full-time Cohorts. Admission entry point in both fall and spring semesters.
Students may enroll part-time and for a two-year completion cycle.
This is a fully online program that can be completed within 12 months or 1 calendar year.
Students may enroll part-time and for a two-year completion cycle.
- Completion of Capstone Project (3 credit hours) during final semester with approval of written report and successful delivery of oral presentation to combined faculty and workplace audience
- Total Credits Required for Graduation = 30 credit hours with no more than six credit hours transferred into BAC
- No more than 2 courses with a grade of C in all graduate level coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined program course work. Students must achieve a grade of B or higher in the Capstone course.
- Completion of all required coursework within seven years after program admission.
Virtual Office Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
We’re excited to offer Virtual Open Office Hours with a Graduate Admissions Representative. Whether you have questions about the application process, our programs, or financial aid, we’re happy to assist you in a relaxed and convenient virtual setting.
