Advance your career with our flexible and fully online Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) program, designed for faith-based entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive organizational success.

• Duration: 18-month program
• Format: Fully online
• Class Schedule: 8-week long classes, study at your own pace
• Start Dates: Begin classes in January, March, May, July, August, or October

The heart of this program is helping you feel confident leading in your organization as you work to enact your particular entrepreneurial vision.

On top of inacting change, a Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) degree gives you the strategic leadership skills employers value—helping you move up, earn more, and expand your professional network.

Increased Earning Potential

Leaders with advanced degrees out-earn their peers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for management occupations is $101,280 per year—more than double the national average across all careers. Whether you’re eyeing a director-level position or executive leadership, an MOL helps you boost your salary and career trajectory.

Enhanced Career Mobility

Organizations need strong, ethical leaders to drive change, increase efficiency, and inspire teams. An MOL prepares you for leadership roles across corporate, nonprofit, government, and education sectors, including:

• Training & Development Manager – $125,040 median salary (BLS)
• Human Resources Director – $136,350  median   salary (BLS)
• Operations Manager – $101,280  median  salary (BLS)
• Executive Leadership – $103,840 median  salary (BLS)

With demand for skilled managers growing, an MOL equips you with the expertise to lead in any industry.

Stronger Professional Network

Leadership isn’t just about skills—it’s also about connections. With an MOL, you will:

• Learn alongside like-minded professionals from various industries
• Gain access to networking opportunities
• Join an alumni network that opens doors to new job opportunities and career growth

MOL PROGRAM

• BSNS 6010 | Business & Society | 3 credit hrs
• BSNS 6350 | Marketing Strategy | 3 credit hrs
• BSNS 6370 | Applied Leadership Theory | 3 credit hrs
• BSNS 6380 | Building Effective Teams | 3 credit hrs
• BSNS 6425 | Negotiation & Conflict Resolution | 3 credit hrs
• BSNS 6434 | Organizational Behavior and Leading Change | 3 credit hrs
• BSNS 6435 | Organizational Communication | 3 credit hrs
• BSNS 6446 | Strategic Planning and Decision Making | 3 credit hrs
• BSNS 6480 | Leadership Seminar | 3 credit hrs
• BSNS 6510 | Profiles of Global Leaders | 3 credit hrs

Graduate Catalog

MBA & MOL Programs Designed for Leaders

AU’s MBA & MOL graduate programs are led by Dr. Celesta Bates, PhD, CPA, CGMA. Dr. Bates has taught accounting, leadership, and other business management classes for more than 15 years. She has served as the CFO of an Indiana state agency and as an electrical and mechanical construction business owner. She also volunteers as an executive board member with the Indiana Storytelling Arts and as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) educator and preparer. Dr. Bates brings all of this practical business knowledge and experience into the classroom to demonstrate theory in practice.   

Learn from faculty with advanced degrees, real-world expertise, doctoral qualifications, other discipline-specific credentials, and decades of industry success.

Practical insight + academic rigor = career impact. Your future leadership role starts here.

The Master of Organization Leadership program is approved under Anderson University’s HLC Regional Accreditation, ensuring high academic standards and a rigorous, relevant curriculum. With 95% of our graduates reporting satisfaction with our faculty, benefit from a program that evolves to meet the needs of the modern business world.

• Complete the online application. 
• Submit Resume and/or LinkedIn profile.
• Earned undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you have below a 3.0 GPA, please speak with your admissions counselor for more information on exceptions for the program.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited and recognized college or university.
• No GMAT or GRE required.
• Send official transcripts from all colleges attended to adultgrad@anderson.edu.
• One recommendation letter (find form here).

• How do I pay for an MBA or MOL?
• What is the Anderson University graduate admission process?
• Should I get an advanced degree?
• More questions? Contact Enrollment Specialists

Call (888) 622-GRAD.
Email adultgrad@anderson.edu.

AU offers six starts per year, you can choose what works best for you! Begin in January, March, May, July, August, or October.