Master of Arts in Leadership
Frequenlty Asked Questions
What group does the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership seek to
serve?
Our candidates are primarily people involved in the human side of the
organization and take up roles where they directly manage others. This
program is focused on organizational behavior and communication, change
management skills, and personal/interpersonal effectiveness. We have concentrations
in corporate management, not-for-profit management, public policy administration,
training and development, and higher education/student services.
At what campuses do you offer this masters program?
The program is offered at our Romeoville, Oak Brook and Tinley Park
campuses. We are planning to start the program at our Chicago campus
this Fall. We also offer the degree on-site at many companies in the
area.
In what format are courses offered?
Coursework is offered in 8-week
sessions except for the Romeoville cohort. Classes typically meet one
night per week from 6pm-10pm. The Romeoville cohort is a weekend cohort
meeting Saturday and Sunday every other weekend with online in between.
The cohort is an open cohort and students can blend cohort classes with
8-week classes.
About how long will it take to finish the program?
If you take just one 8-week course each session it will take about
two years. If you take the entire program in the weekend format it
will take about 15 months. Some students take a blend of courses and
complete requirements in about 18 months. Others may need to skip
a session due to home, family, and job commitments. Because the courses
are offered in an accelerated format, on a year-round basis, they
accommodate both students who wish to enroll continuously, and those
who need to take courses at a slower pace. There is a seven year limit
on the time a student may take to complete the program.
Do I have to begin the degree during a certain semester?
No. We offer rolling admission into the program. You may start the program
at six different times each year. There are two opportunities to start in
the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.
Can I apply for the program online?
Yes, you can apply at www.lewisu.edu/apply.
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