What are the career prospects with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership?

Different from a business degree with a leadership emphasis, the UMass Global Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership builds a strong foundation in leadership, management, and organizational dynamics. These qualities make the BA in Organizational Leadership a versatile degree that can fit into various industries. Some of these roles would be more accessible if the person added an MAOL, but these are possible career options.Human Resources: HR managers, talent acquisition specialists, organizational development consultantsManagement: Operations managers, project managers, general managersNonprofit and Government: Program managers, development directors, executive directorsHealthcare: Healthcare administrators, patient care coordinators, quality improvement managersConsulting: Organizational consultants, management consultants

How is Organizational Leadership different from Management?

Organizational Leadership and Manager are related, yet they are also distinct concepts. The focus of each, while there is some overlap, are different. Here’s how. Organizational Leadership is primarily about setting a vision, inspiring others, and guiding an organization or team towards achieving long-term goals. Organizational Leadership emphasizes motivation, influence, and the ability to drive change. Organizational Leadership will lead the necessary changes when organizations need to adapt and evolve. Those in these positions play a key role in setting strategic goals and help shape and maintain an organization’s culture and values. Management is focused on day-to-day operations, ensuring the organization runs smoothly and efficiently. Management helps drive the organization forward toward the strategic goals set by leadership, but managers do this on a more granular level. Managers control resources, and handle planning and organizing to achieve short-term and long-term goals. You could think of managers as being responsible for the day-to-day workings of the organization as it strives to achieve the strategies set by leadership. Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership address this question directly, as everyone who has come across a manager who is far from being a leader. Management degrees are focused on the granular day-to-day business environment, while Organizational Leadership considers bigger issues when leading people. Bottom line? The best managers have extensive training in leadership.

MA in Organizational Leadership

Program Benefits that Benefit You.

Customizable Degrees

Choose from electives such as business administration, computer science and information systems, education, health administration, human resources and more.

Finish Faster

Full-time students can complete a leadership master's degree in just over a year.* We also offer a self-paced option for those who want to use their previous learning and work experience to accelerate.

Leverage Your Prior Experience

Most students can transfer up to nine credits toward their master’s. Service members can apply their training toward their degree, transferring up to 15 units of military coursework.

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