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Master of Arts in Leadership

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Master of Arts in Leadership

Master of Arts in Leadership

Lead with Grace

Accepting Applications for Fall 2023
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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Program Details

Course Requirements

  • 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.

Tuition & Fees

  • $695 per credit hour (30 total credit hours)
  • $200 program fee per 8-week session (for a total of $1000)

Program cost includes an iPad Air* that becomes yours upon graduation. The iPad Air includes all required textbooks for the entire program delivered electronically.

*iPads are distributed during the first session of the program.

Admission Requirements

Application Deadline: July 14th

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.

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*Graduate applications require a $50 application fee.

Program Structure

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.

Graduation Requirements

  • 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.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

2023-2024 Cost of Attendance for Master of Arts in Leadership

The following chart reflects estimated costs for students in the Master of Arts in Leadership:

Tuition costs below are computed at 24 credit hours per school year.

Direct Costs:
(Paid to Belmont Abbey)
Tuition ($695 X 24 Credit Hours)$16,680
Learning Fee$800
Indirect Costs:
(Estimated expenses not paid to Belmont Abbey)
Books/Supplies$200
Food$2,900
Housing$14,000
Personal$2,400
Transportation$1,900
Loan Fee$216
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance
$39,096

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Highlights

  • Accelerated program can be completed in just 12 months.
  • Advance your career within your current discipline or embark on a new journey with a flexible, online Master’s in Organizational Leadership
  • Opportunity to hone your Leadership skills guided by compassionate, experienced faculty that believe in making a real difference in the lives of others
  • Connect with like-minded individuals who believe in ethical business practices
  • Free iPads loaded with textbooks are provided to each student
  • No GRE required
  • Low tuition costs
  • No out-of-state fees

Student Testimonials

Grace BrunoGrace Bruno ’17
Current MHA Student

“The health care industry is complex and diverse; the course materials and discussions with classmates have helped me to better understand and communicate the different structures and perspectives throughout the field, as well as to more knowledgeably engage with other professionals and stakeholders in my current position.”

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