Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Learn Leadership Best Practices to Influence Positive Change

The 100% online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) from Florida Tech integrates the science of leadership with your professional awareness and development in leadership competencies, providing you with critical leadership tools for personal and professional development.

People with organizational leadership skills play a vital role in organizations of all sizes in every industry. This education path might be right for you if you want to:

• Develop your personal leadership skills

• Help your organization grow

• Bring out the best in employees

• Earn a valuable credential that may help you advance your career possibilities

What You'll Learn

What is a Master's in Organizational Leadership?

Organizational leadership involves a complex system that includes the leader, followers, the organization and the cultural environment. Students learn the science and psychology behind leadership and how this is applied to improve organizations.

Leadership plays an essential role in the success of all types of organizations. While management looks solely at how to allocate resources like workers and money, leadership is the invaluable ability to guide, motivate, empower and develop employees so they can bring their talents, ideas and potential to the organization

Why Earn Your Master’s in Organizational Leadership From Florida Tech?

Florida Tech’s MAOL is offered through the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts. That means that this program, unlike one based out of a business school, is uniquely positioned to help you understand the psychological factors driving motivation, productivity, autonomy and development in a workforce setting. It will also help you understand the roles diversity, inclusion and cultural dexterity play in modern organizations.

When you choose Florida Tech, you’re earning an education at an established institution that has been recognized for excellence and return on investment:

• Top Tier University – U.S. News & World Report (2022)

• Best Universities and Colleges by Salary Potential – PayScale College Salary Report (2020)

Florida Tech’s 100% online MA in Organizational Leadership focuses on leadership through an interdisciplinary curriculum of evidence-based research and leadership theories. Your instructors will prepare you to interpret and apply the science of leadership for multidisciplinary teams in the private or public sector, or to become a community or organizational leader.

Florida Tech’s 100% online learning environment means:

• No set class times and no campus visits

• Dynamic learning and collaboration tools

• Two-year completion time

• No application fee

• No GRE/GMAT requirement

Accreditation

Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees.

Careers

What Can You Do with a Master's in Organizational Leadership?

Graduates of the MA in Organizational Leadership program may find career opportunities and apply newly gained skills in various fields across multiple industries.

Florida Tech is committed to serving servicemembers and veterans. The MAOL program may be an attractive education path for military professionals seeking to transition their skillset to a corporate environment.

Below is a sampling of potential leadership career paths and their median annual salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Labor median annual wage figures as of 2020.*

• Training and Talent Development Manager – $115,640
• Human Resources Manager – $121,220
• Management Analyst – $87,660
• Social and Community Services Manager – $69,600
• Postsecondary Education Administrator – $97,500

Who Hires Professionals with Master’s in Leadership Degrees?

Positions requiring organizational leadership skills can be found across industries, including education, government, healthcare and the private corporate sector. Job opportunities requiring professionals possessing leadership skills are growing in STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields. A master’s in organizational leadership can complement a STEM-related degree, as more organizations seek individuals who have the technical proficiencies coupled with leadership ability and knowledge.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Occupations:

·https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/training-and-development-managers.htm

·https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm

·https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131111.htm

·https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm

·https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/postsecondary-education-administrators.htm

(accessed May 1, 2021). National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth. Information provided is not intended to represent a complete list of hiring companies or job titles, and degree program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research on specific employment information.