MAOL Curriculum

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and manage organizations effectively. With an interdisciplinary and applied learning curriculum and strong industry connections, MAOL prepares graduates to be dynamic, influential and ethical leaders in an ever-evolving organizational landscape. 

Lead with confidence, make ethical decisions and drive positive change within your role at any organization.

Transform Your Career In Just 12 Months

Discover the unique advantages of The College of Idaho’s MAOL program — a transformative accelerated curriculum grounded in applied learning. Complete your degree in as little as 12 months, while advancing your leadership expertise.

Flexible, 100% Online Format

Our online MAOL courses were built with flexibility in mind. With an asynchronous model, the curriculum integrates seamlessly with your schedule, allowing you to balance your career, studies and personal life.

Applied Learning Approach

Our interdisciplinary, online MAOL curriculum draws from fields like psychology, sociology, and communications. Focus on real-world applications of leadership practices and understand the philosophy and ethics of decision-making and how to lead equitably in multicultural environments.

Personalized Mentorship & Support

From day one, you’re paired with an expert faculty advisor who guides you through every step of your MAOL experience. This mentorship is central to our program, helping you succeed in your studies and progress toward your professional goals.

Dynamic & Interdisciplinary Curriculum

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.

• Leadership Theory
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Ethics
• Effective Organizational Communication
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Leadership Organizational Change
• Equitable & Inclusive Leadership
• Team Building & Leadership
• Capstone: Leading With Purpose & Integrity

Academic Calendar

Our MAOL program launches a new cohort each fall. Complete the MAOL curriculum in just 12 months over three terms!  Our next cohort’s academic calendar is as follows: