Earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degree in just four years and a summer and jumpstart your career by becoming a leader right out of the gate. The College’s Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and manage organizations effectively. You will graduate with the expertise to be a dynamic, influential and ethical leader in an ever-evolving organizational landscape.
If you are seeking to enhance your leadership capabilities and advance your career, the MOAL is a perfect fit for you. It will provide you with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, strategic management, and effective leadership practices. Lead with confidence, make ethical decisions and drive positive change within your future role at any organization.
Applicants seeking a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. No required major, employment position or specific expertise is a barrier to entry. To qualify for admission to the 3+1 program in organizational leadership, you must meet all application requirements listed below no later than October 1st to be considered for the next fall cohort.
The MAOL originates from and emphasizes the liberal arts. Our program is 36 credit hours and offers an interdisciplinary curriculum through 9 uniquely crafted courses. Through four core courses, four targeted courses and a practicum capstone, you gain the expertise to be dynamic, influential and ethical leaders in an ever-evolving organizational landscape.
Our 3+1 MAOL program launches a new cohort each fall. Complete the 3+1 MAOL curriculum in just 12 months over three terms! Our next cohort’s academic calendar is as follows:
| 2026-2027 AY | Term Dates |
| Fall 2026 | 08/26/26-12/10/26 |
| Spring 2027 | 02/02/27-05/14/27 |
| Summer 2027 | 05/17/27-08/13/27 |
For the 3+1 degree, students pay their regular undergraduate tuition and fees (and keep their undergraduate financial aid) during their senior year, and then pay the below tuition and fees for the final summer of graduate-level study.
Note: The College of Idaho’s tuition and fees are due in full on or before May 1. The amounts above reflect the total cost of the 3+1 program (above the cost of regular undergraduate tuition/fees) based on the current tuition and fees schedules. Tuition and fees in future academic years are subject to change. The upcoming year’s tuition and fees schedules are posted in late spring.
After you've been accepted to the 3+1 program, you must pay a $1,000 matriculation deposit to secure your spot in the graduate program. This one-time, non-refundable deposit is credited toward your summer tuition.
We require graduate students to purchase textbooks for their courses. Students may order books from The College of Idaho's online bookstore, which MBS Direct manages. Students with book vouchers can use them through MBS Direct.
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All graduate students enrolled in a residential certificate, master’s or doctoral program at The College of Idaho, or participating in a College athletic program, must have health insurance coverage. Students enrolled in a hybrid program or an exclusively online program are encouraged but not mandated to have health insurance unless their immigration status requires it.
Graduate students can purchase student health insurance through The College of Idaho. The health insurance premium is $2,492 for the 2025-2026 plan year.
Students can qualify for federal financial assistance based on the information they submit in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To learn more about financial aid options, explore our financial resources for graduate students or contact Financial Aid Services at finaid@collegeofidaho.edu or 208-459-5380.
Whether you’re launching your career or a seasoned professional ready to enhance your leadership practices, the MAOL degree program prepares you to lead with confidence in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world.
Years to graduation, rather than the usual six, to earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees, giving you an extra two years of earning power.
Terms to complete nine courses, setting you on a path to become a leader in any field or profession right out of the gate.
Program with in-person courses during the fall and spring terms and fully online courses during your final summer, giving you maximum flexibility as you launch your career.
Only already admitted undergraduate students at The College of Idaho are eligible to apply for the 3+1/dual degree program. If admitted into the program, you will be required to complete the Leadership Minor as part of your bachelor’s degree. Students interested in the 3+1/dual degree program should speak with Academic Advising as early as possible to ensure they take courses associated with the Leadership Minor at the appropriate time.
In the College’s 3+1/dual degree program, you will spend your senior year of undergraduate program completing your bachelor’s degree as well as taking courses towards the completion of your master’s degrees. Students can keep their undergraduate financial aid during their senior year, and if they complete all degree requirements for their bachelor’s degree, they will earn that degree at the end of their senior year in May. Following graduation, students will enroll in a final summer of graduate-level study, which is billed at the MAOL tuition rate. If students complete all degree requirements for their master’s degree, they will earn that degree upon completion of that final summer of study in August. Students must complete all degree requirements of both programs to earn both degrees.
If you are interested in applying to the College’s 3+1/dual degree in organizational leadership, you will need to complete the following steps:
When completing the 3+1/dual degree in organizational leadership, below is what you can expect your senior year to look like:
Senior-Year Fall
Senior-Year Spring
Post-Undergrad Summer – Session I
Post-Undergrad Summer – Session II
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is a graduate program designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and manage organizations effectively. It draws from fields like psychology, sociology, and communications to prepare students to be dynamic, influential and ethical leaders.
A degree in organizational leadership helps graduates enter the professional world understanding the need to put the development of people first. By focusing on cultivating, supporting and growing colleagues and employees, you will drive positive outcomes for any organization at which you work.
The wonderful thing about an organizational leadership degree is that it is universally applicable across a multitude of organizational and career interests. Graduates cover every industry within every sector from government agencies, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, creative, service, nonprofits, education, consulting, and more.
During the fall and spring semesters, the instruction for the 3+1/dual degree in organizational leadership will take place on-campus in Caldwell. During the final summer, all courses will be delivered exclusively online with optional in-person or virtual sessions or immersion experiences.
Join a program designed to develop dynamic leaders. Our 3+1 degree in organizational leadership allows you to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in four years and equips you to drive positive change in any organization upon graduation.
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