What career options are available with an online master's in organizational leadership?

A Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership equips you with a versatile skill set valued across various industries. Potential career paths include:Leadership roles: Leading teams, departments, or entire organizations.Human Resources: Managing employee relations, talent acquisition, and development.Change management: Implementing organizational transformations and improvements.Consulting: Providing leadership and organizational development advice to clients.Non-profit management: Leading and managing non-profit organizations.Entrepreneurship: Starting and growing your own business.Organizational leadership master’s graduates can work in various sectors including business, healthcare, education, government, and non-profits, focusing on improving organizational effectiveness, leading change, and enhancing employee performance.

How long does it take to earn the MyPath Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership?

Typically, a master’s degree translates to two years of full-time study for most students. But at UMass Global, we’ve created options for completing your competency-based MAOL more quickly!Generous credit transfer policy — We have a flexible transfer policy where students can bring in up to 12 transfer credits, fulfilling 4 competencies. Those with military schooling of rank E7 and above may receive 6 transfer credits toward the 12 total credits.Work as fast as you choose — UMass Global MyPath competency-based degrees allow students flexibility, not only in their scheduling, but in their completion. You can start any week you’re ready, and then you pay a single fee for a six-month period. In that time, you can work through as many competencies as you are comfortable with. This allows you to work faster and finish faster.These transfer policies, along with the ability to work more quickly, allow motivated students to earn their UMass Global MyPath MA in Organizational Leadership in less than one year.

How is a competency-based MAOL different from a credit hour MAOL?

Credit Hour MAOL: This is the traditional approach where students earn credits by completing specific courses, as directed by the instructor. The number of credits required for a degree is predetermined, and students must meet specific requirements for each course.Competency-Based MAOL: In this model (known as MyPath at UMass Global), students progress by demonstrating mastery of specific skills/competencies, rather than completing a fixed number of courses. The focus is on what the student knows and can do, not on the amount of time spent in class.Key Differences:Feature Credit Hour MAOLCompetency-Based MAOLProgressionBased on completing courses and earning creditsBased on demonstrating mastery of competenciesFlexibilityLimited flexibility in terms of pacing and course selectionGreater flexibility, allowing students to learn at their own pace and choose relevant coursesAssessmentPrimarily based on exams and assignmentsBased on a variety of assessments, including performance tasks, projects, and portfoliosIn essence, a credit hour MAOL focuses on benchmarks set by the instructor and course completion, while a competency-based MAOL focuses on student achievement and mastery.Competency-based formats are not for every student, however. To be successful in this format, students need to be self-motivated and disciplined, since there aren’t any specific deadlines set, such as homework due dates, quizzes, and the like. Some students need the structure (and corresponding set timelines) of a traditional instructor-led approach. That is one reason UMass Global offers its Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership in both traditional and competency-based formats.

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The flexibility is 100% my favorite thing. There are no deadlines. It means that if something does get in the way I don't get stressed about that.

Colin G.

Management and Organizational Leadership (MyPath), BBA

UMass Global has helped me see that what I once believed was impossible can indeed become possible. From the One-Stop staff to the Academic Advisors and Professors, each of them has played a part in helping me reach where I am today. I have successfully fulfilled my lifelong dream of earning a master's degree because UMass Global's online education paved the way and made this journey a reality.

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MyPath with UMass Global has been wonderful as a self paced BA for Business with emphasis on Organizational Leadership. It allowed me to balance full time work and school. Shout out for always supporting me anytime I reached out and all the guidance from the instructors.

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BA in Organizational Leadership

I gained more than just knowledge at UMass Global; I learned a new way to navigate life with even more resilience and purpose. The flexibility of this program and the support of faculty turned what could have been overwhelming obstacles into challenges I could overcome.

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Programs offered	11 Business & IT Programs	55+ programs, credentials, and certificates
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How grading works	Mastery of competencies (B or better)	Traditional grading system