Master of Arts in Leadership

The Master of Arts in Leadership is a 36-hour, non-thesis program designed to equip leaders with the core leadership skills and knowledge necessary to become effective practitioner-leaders in for-profit, non-profit, and governmental organizations. Courses are designed to provide students with a foundational knowledge of key leadership theories and are heavily weighted towards learning how to apply leadership skills in real-world contexts. Students will hear from panels of leaders in the field, perform individual and group learning projects, visit the headquarters of exemplary organizations, and engage in a trip experience designed to allow students to learn about key historical leaders as well as interview current national leaders. Students will have the option to choose an area of concentration to better direct their learning in light of their personal goals. The goal of the program is to provide a practical, yet thought-provoking master’s-level degree in leadership that will allow practitioners to become Christian scholars, servant leaders, and global thinkers.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Considerations for Admission Specific to This Program:

Applicants must have: 1) earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by DBU, 2) show strong moral character commensurate with the University’s mission of producing servant leaders, and 3) demonstrate through their academic record a likelihood of success in the Master of Arts in Leadership program. In addition to these requirements, another factor that will be considered is the applicant’s record of service in the community and in positions of leadership.

REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM (27 hours)