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Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

School of Professional Studies

Lead with Purpose. Influence with Integrity.

Crown College’s Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is designed to equip emerging and experienced leaders with the vision, skills, and ethical grounding needed to thrive in today’s complex organizational environments. Rooted in Christian values, this fully online program integrates leadership theory, strategic management, and spiritual formation to prepare students to lead with wisdom, humility, and boldness—whether in business, ministry, education, or nonprofit settings.

Graduates of Crown’s M.A. in Organizational Leadership emerge as transformational leaders — equipped to drive mission, create positive culture, and lead with purpose wherever God calls them.

Why study Organizational Leadership at Crown?

Various Leadership Styles

Promote leadership styles that will produce effective organizations.

Skills That Prepare You

Our students learn skills that prepares them for the challenges of a changing administrative environment.

100% Online

Fully online, use our learning platform on any laptop, tablet, or cell phone.

Flexible Learning for Busy Lives

I think the thing I love most about learning through Crown is the flexibility that I have. I actually didn’t think it would be possible for me, as a wife, a mom and employee, to also be a student and it has worked into my life pretty seamlessly and I really appreciate that. I would recommend Crown College to anyone who wants to further their career. I was looking for a career change, and this has been a fantastic opportunity to find out what I love, what I’m good at, what my leadership style is. It’s been a really fantastic opportunity.

Shannon Bry

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Financial Manager
Project Manager
Accountant

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Educational Doctorate in Organizational Leadership
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Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

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GRD 5012 - Strategic Planning

This course studies the leaders role in strategic planning. Attention is given to developing vision and values, program development, allocating resources, and assessing effectiveness for improvement

ORG 5512 - Organizational Behavior

Students will study the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations. Major theoretical positions and research findings are examined with an emphasis on the implications for organizational design and management practice.

ORG 5514 - Ethical Leadership

This course examines from a Christian perspective basic ethical dilemmas and problems that have arisen in the practice of organizational leadership. The impact of ethics and values on leadership and organizational culture will be addressed.

FAQs

What can you do with a Master's in Organizational Leadership?

The degree prepares graduates to lead teams and organizations across a range of sectors, including business, ministry, education, and nonprofit settings. It develops skills in strategic planning, organizational communication, and change management, equipping students for management and leadership roles such as project manager, financial manager, and other organizational leadership positions.

What's the difference between the M.A. in Organizational Leadership and the MBA?

Both are faith-integrated graduate degrees, but they emphasize different things. The MBA centers on business administration and management functions, strategy, finance, operations, and is geared toward business leadership roles. The M.A. in Organizational Leadership focuses on leading people and organizations, blending leadership theory, organizational behavior, and change management, and applies across business, ministry, education, and nonprofit contexts. Choosing between them comes down to whether you want a business-management credential or a broader, people- and culture-focused leadership degree.

Is Crown's M.A. in Organizational Leadership fully online and flexible enough for working adults?

Yes. The program is 100% online and accessible on any laptop, tablet, or phone, with coursework delivered in focused eight-week terms. It’s designed for busy adults balancing work, family, and school, including those pursuing a career change or advancement, so they can study without pausing their jobs.

What makes Crown's Organizational Leadership degree different?

Crown integrates leadership theory and strategic management with spiritual formation, all rooted in Christian values. The program emphasizes ethical, faith-informed decision-making and aims to develop transformational leaders who can shape culture and drive mission with wisdom, humility, and integrity, not just manage tasks.

Who is the program designed for?

The M.A. in Organizational Leadership is built for both emerging and experienced leaders who want to grow their ability to lead diverse teams in complex environments. It fits professionals across business, ministry, education, and nonprofit settings, including those seeking to step into leadership for the first time or advance into higher roles.

What courses are included in the M.A. in Organizational Leadership?

The curriculum combines leadership, organizational theory, and ethics. Sample courses include Strategic Planning, Organizational Behavior, and Ethical Leadership, covering vision and resource planning, how individuals and groups behave within organizations, and faith-informed approaches to ethical dilemmas in leadership.

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