Master or Doctor of Organizational Leadership

Build the Skills to Lead With Purpose—In Any Organization, at Any Level

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Master of Organizational Leadership
Locations Offered
100% Online, Flexible
Time to Completion
12-24 months
Cost Per Credit
$595
Credit Hours Required
30
Doctor of Organizational Leadership
Locations Offered
100% Online, Flexible
Time to Completion
3-5 years
Cost Per Credit
$765
Credit Hours Required
60

Become a Transformative Leader in Your Field

Whether you're just beginning your leadership journey or ready to lead at the highest levels, Muskingum’s online Master’s or Doctoral degrees in Organizational Leadership will empower you to lead with vision, integrity, and purpose. Through small class sizes and real-world application, you’ll gain the tools to solve complex organizational challenges and drive meaningful impact in your community, workplace, or industry.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to:

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Empowering Leaders at Every Stage

Whether you’re leading teams now or aspiring to take that next step, our online programs support you at every level. You don’t need a traditional business or leadership background—just the drive to grow.

Grow Your Career and Your Salary

Our leadership programs prepare you to take on high-impact, high-paying roles across industries. Graduates continue their careers in roles like these:

$120,000

Training & Development Manager

$105,270

Administrative Services Manager

$99,940

Postsecondary Education Administrator

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022-2023)

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Learn 100% Online, On Your Time

With year-round start dates, our programs are built for busy professionals. Complete your master’s in as little as 12 months or your doctorate in as few as 3 years. No commuting, no rigid schedules—just top-tier leadership education that works for your life.

Classes you’ll take

MOL Curriculum (30 credit hours)
  • MOLP 781 Leadership Literacy (3)
  • MOLP 782 Informed Decision Making (3)
  • MOLP 783 High-Impact Communication (3)
  • MOLP 784 Ethical Leadership and Policy (3)
  • MOLP 785 Conflict Management (3)
  • MOLP 786 Systems Thinking (3)
  • MOLP 787 Design Thinking (3)
  • MOLP 788 Work Teams (3)
  • MOLP 789 Project Management (3)
  • MOLP 790 Capstone Application Seminar (3)

MOL Stackable Certificates (12 hours each)

  • Leading People:
    • MOLP 781 Leadership Literacy
    • MOLP 783 High-Impact Communication
    • MOLP 785 Conflict Management
    • MOLP 788 Work Teams
  • Leading Projects
    • MOLP 782 Informed Decision-Making
    • MOLP 786 Systems Thinking
    • MOLP 787 Design Thinking
    • MOLP 789 Project Management

To be eligible for the certificates, students must be enrolled in the Master of Organizational Leadership and pursuing the full degree.

DOL Curriculum (60 credit hours)
  • DOLP 800 Directed Study in Organizational Leadership (3)
  • DOLP 801 Applied Research (3)
  • DOLP 802 Leading in Complexity (3)
  • DOLP 803 Leading Change (3)
  • DOLP 804 Leading People (3)
  • DOLP 805 Organizational Leadership (3)
  • DOLP 806 Organizational Management (3)
  • DOLP 807 Building Coalitions (3)
  • DOLP 808 Ethics and Culture (3)
  • DOLP 809 Area of Concentration Seminar (4)
  • DOLP 901 Candidacy Exam and Defense (4)
  • DOLP 902 Dissertation Proposal (6)
  • DOLP 903 Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation (10)
  • DOLP 904 Dissertation Writing and Defense (9)

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You’re Not Alone—We’re With You at Every Step

From the moment you apply to the day you graduate, Muskingum’s student-centered approach ensures you’ll have the tools to thrive—academically, personally, and professionally.

Dedicated Faculty Mentors

Our faculty are more than scholars—they’re experienced professionals who have led in education, business, government, and healthcare. You’ll benefit from one-on-one faculty mentorship tailored to your career goals, feedback grounded in real-world leadership challenges, and diverse perspectives by faculty from multiple disciplines in leadership.

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Technical and Online Learning Support

As a 100% online student, you’ll have around-the-clock access to digital tools and real-time assistance.

  • Faculty trained to teach and support students in a virtual environment
  • 24/7 access to the learning management system
  • Easy-to-use course platform with 24/7 access
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Muskingum and the Master of Organizational Leadership program have helped me learn more about myself and has helped shape me into the professional I am today. There is not a day that goes by where I am not applying what I have learned through the program. The University and program will continue to have a significant impact and will help to develop future leaders.

- John Soppanish