Program Overview
The Leadership & Organizational Development at Saint Louis University is a MA programme in Humanities over 30 months, 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 & 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
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
- Location: Saint Louis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Leadership & Organizational Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Organizational Dynamics
- Contemporary Organizational Leadership
- Applied Research Methods
- Applied Analytics
- Leadership Development Courses
- Professional Leadership Development
- Talent Management and Development
- Leading a Healthy Organization
- Team Leadership
- Leading Organizational Change
- Future-Focused Leadership
- Contemporary Issues in Leadership
- Capstone Courses
- Action Research I
- Action Research II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
Admissions Criteria
Student applications will be evaluated by the admission committee. Applications are accepted between April 1 and July 1 as space permits for fall admission. Students may be admitted for the spring term on a case-by-case basis only. 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).
- At least 2 letters of recommendation from reputable sources (e.g., faculty, employer, co-workers).
- The Personal Potential Index (PPI) is required/highly recommended as part of your application. The PPI is free. It requires that you provide e-mail contact information for up to five references (you can use the same ones who do your letters but you can also use employers and other individuals who can judge your personal attributes). The PPI can be found at //www.ets.org/ppi. Please let us know if you have any questions.
- Transcripts
- A 3-5 page goal statement describing: (a) why a Master\'s degree in Leadership and OD 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, along with appropriate citations.
- 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
Tuition Fee
USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saint Louis University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Saint Louis University
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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- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 30 months