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Leadership and Organizational Development

Saint Louis University
Degree MA
Delivery Online
Location Baguio, Philippines
Language English

Program Overview

The Leadership and Organizational Development at Saint Louis University is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Leadership and Organizational Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: Online
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Leadership and Organizational Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Organizational Dynamics
  2. Contemporary Organizational Leadership
  3. Applied Research Methods
  4. Applied Analytics
  5. Talent Management and Development
  6. Team Leadership
  7. Contemporary Issues in Leadership

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Minimal qualifications for obtained acceptance into the program are the following:
  • Work Experience: Applicant must be employed on at least a part-time basis (20 hours or more per week) and have at least 3 years of work experience
  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale- Students with a GPA less than 3.00 will be considered for probationary admission. They must obtain a minimum grade of "B" in each of the first two classes to become a fully Classified student. The GPA requirement applies even to students bridging from the School for Professional Studies Organizational Studies Program.
Course work in the following areas:
  • At least 1 undergraduate leadership or organizational theory course
  • At least 1 basic statistics or research methods course
  • At least 1 psychology course, General Psychology accepted
  • At least 1 business-related course
Students missing any of the pre-requisites will be permitted to fulfill those at SPS prior to acceptance into the LOD program
  • It is expected that incoming students have a basic, working knowledge of a standard word processing program (e.g., Microsoft Word), a standard spreadsheet or database program (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SPSS), and a standard presentation program (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint).
  • Three references must complete an assessment of the applicant (e.g.,faculty members, employers, co-workers)
  • Transcripts
  • Provide a personal goal statement (max of 5 pages) describing: (a) why a Master\'s degree in Leadership and Organizational Development is needed within the applicant\'s job or career area, (b) why the applicant feels the M.A. program at SLU will help meet that need, and (c) evidence to support the students assertions, utilizing appropriate citations as necessary.
  • All applicants will be required to submit a current resume or curriculum vita with application materials.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Saint Louis University

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Saint Louis University

Baguio, Philippines

Saint Louis University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-09-10
  • Language English