Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership - Training and Development

The Lewis University Online Master's in Organizational Leadership is a program focused on managing and motivating people through thoughtful and effective leadership. Our robust curriculum is designed to give you the skills and perspectives to learn how people function and work, and to teach you to help them meet their full potential according to their unique strengths.

The core curriculum emphasizes management skills and leadership development, with studies on organizational behavior and the applied social sciences to offer insight into group behaviors and motivations. You will learn about critical thinking, methods for managing conflict, and ethics as an essential component of leadership. Coursework moves you closer to becoming a better leader of your departments, teams, and employees, as well as to institute a sense of leadership and ownership among employees at your organization.

Training and Development: Study adult learning, the psychology of motivation, principles of organizational communication, and how to tailor your presentation to different demographics to train your employees to perform their jobs as effectively as possible.

Electives give you the flexibility to take classes in other concentrations, or you have the option of a dual concentration.