Learn to Lead and Inspire
Transform your career through the Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) program at St. Ambrose University. A combination of hands-on and research-based learning, our nationally accredited program will prepare you to be an effective leader in as little as 12 months.
Enjoy the convenience of in-person or online learning, both designed to give you the skills you need to serve your company and community as a valued contributor, problem-solver and leader. Get started today and join the many graduates who have secured positions with organizations including the U.S. Armed Forces, Exelon Nuclear, HON, Deere & Company, KONE, K-12 school districts, city governments, and more.
Why Earn Your MOL at SAU?
We’re dedicated to an outcomes-based education that develops students into leaders of worldwide corporations, hospitals, security firms, non-profits and more. Get a deep and relevant MOL education at a competitive tuition rate while learning from leading educators and industry veterans who support your educational and professional goals.
Balance Your Education with a Busy Life
Whether you’d prefer to learn at your own pace, or on an accelerated timeline, the MOL program at SAU works around your schedule. Learn from professionals, practitioners and researchers in-person or in a fully-online format that puts your needs first.
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Months is all it takes to earn your MOL through the accelerated format.
14
Students per class on average, giving you more individual attention from faculty.
90%
of our 2017 MOL undergraduates were employed within six months of graduating.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the program cost?
Financing a master's degree might seem daunting, but our students quickly learn that a St. Ambrose education is affordable and worth every penny. The 2023-24 Tuition rate is $733/credit hour for seated and online classes. Many employers offer tuition assistance. Check with your Human Resources office to determine if these benefits are available. If so, you can apply for deferred payment or contact our Financial Aid Office for more information. The St. Ambrose University College of Business offers a limited number of research assistantships. Email the MOL Program Coordinator for an application.
Accelerated Full-time Course
This program calls for one full academic year plus a semester of academic study to earn 30 credit hours (24 credits for Core Courses and 6 credits for Electives), which can be completed in 12 months. The accelerated course schedule focuses primarily on finishing a majority of your credits fall through summer semesters of year 1 and the remaining credits in fall of year 2.
Traditional Full-time Course Schedule
This program calls for two academic years plus a semester of study to complete 30 credit hours (24 credits for Core Courses and 6 credits for Electives). The traditional course schedule divides coursework with two classes per semester beginning with Fall of year 1 and finishing during Fall of year 3.