M.A. in Organizational Leadership – Global Business Leadership

M.A. in Organizational Leadership – Global Business Leadership & Communication

Communicate. Lead. Catalyze Growth through Global Business Leadership.

Effective leadership is the key to organizational growth. Develop key leadership and strategic communication skills with the online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) – Global Business Leadership & Communication program. You will focus on leadership elements such as ethics, motivation, and technology, and develop solutions for real-world, contemporary issues through research. Taught from a Christian perspective, this MAOL degree program is offered exclusively online with no on-campus residency requirement. It also offers a 12-month fast track option.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 33

Next Session Start: August 24, 2026

Approved Degree Plan:

Careers | Courses | Other Concentrations | Admissions | Tuition

Advance Your Knowledge

Learn how geography, ecology, and influences such as media and the government affect international markets.

Be Equipped to Lead

Master key components of the MAOL, such as vision, strategic planning, teamwork, and group development.

WIDEN YOUR Perspective THROUGH THE GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Examine cross-cultural differences of individuals, dynamics of international workgroups, and motivational leadership from a multinational perspective.

Align Yourself with Excellence

Regent has been ranked among the Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report (2026). It has been recognized as a Top 10 Military Friendly® School by Military Friendly®, 2024-25. The university allows you to maximize transfer credits with its generous policy. So, you can transfer up to 90 credit hours or up to 50% of your graduate program.

MAOL-Global Business Leadership & Communication Career Opportunities

On completing the MAOL – Global Business Leadership & Communication, you can:

Examine leadership from a multinational perspective concerning local and global issues that affect organizational planning.
Apply key principles of strategic communication to catalyze change in your organization.
Gain insight into organizational trends through the application of qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis.
Employ your knowledge of how leaders help followers interact with technology to accomplish the organization’s objectives.

Career Opportunities

Corporate communications
Executive leadership
Public relations
Sales & marketing
International training & development
Global missions/nonprofit operations

$112Thousand

Approximate Annual Average Salary in Corporate Communications in the U.S. in 2024 Glassdoor

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
LMOL 641	Multinational Organizations	3	Examines leadership from a multinational perspective concerning local, regional, and global issues affecting organizational planning and implementation, including cross-cultural differences of individuals, dynamics of international work groups, and motivation. Addresses leadership issues and functions necessary to become effective in a multinational environment.
LMOL 643	Regional Assessment	3	Examines the interactive impact on organizational leadership and individual thinking of physical influences such as geography, ecology, and human artifacts with institutional influences such as family, religion, education, media, government, commerce, arts and entertainment, and how this affects those leading in international markets.
LMOL 665	Organizational Communication Theory	3	Equips students with a broad scope of organizational communication theories on which they can build effective internal/external communication strategies. Studies will focus on interpersonal communication, group dynamics, non-verbal communication, and organizational communication channels.
LMOL 667	Organizational Communication Methods & Strategies	3	Explores the breadth of communication tools available to organizational leaders for instituting change, perception, and organizational growth. Communication vehicles to be examined include Internet, intranet, print and broadcast media, and various presentation forums, as well as the underlying internal and external public relation strategies guiding their proper selection and execution.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

Other Concentrations

Admissions Requirements

2026-27 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 14	Monday, August 24
Session B	Friday, October 16	Monday, October 26
Session C	Wednesday, January 6	Monday, January 11
Session D	Friday, March 5	Monday, March 15
Session E	Friday, April 30	Monday, May 10
Session F	Friday, June 11	Monday, June 21

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Tuition & Fees

2026-27 Tuition Rates

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)	$695	6	$4,170
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$845 (On-Campus) $695 (Online)	6	$5,070 $4,170
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	$1,020	3	$3,060
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD)	$1,020	3	$3,060
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)	$1,020	3	$3,060

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)	$695	9	$6,255
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$845 (On-Campus) $695 (Online)	9	$7,605 $6,255
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	$1,020	6	$6,120
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD)	$1,020	6	$6,120
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)	$1,020	6	$6,120

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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2025-26 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)	$695	6	$4,170
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$765 (On-Campus) $695 (Online)	6	$4,590 $4,170
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	$1,020	3	$3,060
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD)	$1,020	3	$3,060
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)	$1,020	3	$3,060

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)	$695	9	$6,255
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$765 (On-Campus) $695 (Online)	9	$6,885 $6,255
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	$1,020	6	$6,120
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD)	$1,020	6	$6,120
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)	$1,020	6	$6,120

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

*Rates are subject to change at any time. The per-credit-hour tuition rate is for SBL master’s level courses only. Concentration courses taken from the other schools at 91�� are charged at that school’s tuition rate.

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“One of my favorite aspects of being a student at Regent was how each course, regardless of subject, intentionally wove Christian values into assignments and communication. It reminded me constantly of the purpose behind the pursuit.”

Jasmine Campbell, MBA '25

“I was able to start with 15 credit hours toward the leadership program. But little did I know that, through research, the application of biblical principles and the Christian environment, God would speak to me.”

Chad Rose, M.A. in Organizational Leadership, 2020 Lieutenant Colonel - Reserve (Retired); American Airlines Airbus Captain

“The focus on Christian values and principles adds depth to the whole area of organizational leadership … when you bring it into the context of the church, into the context of Christ working in us as leaders, then we are more able to take on the character of Christ in the leadership environment.”

Frederick Kawuma, Ph.D., 2016

“God is setting up students with an incredible program at Regent, under the guidance of outstanding professors. I was confident that I would be able to do great things with my degree, but now as I begin to read the qualifications of jobs in my field, they match what I’ve learned perfectly. I believe I can do just about anything with my Regent degree.”

Terri Hannibal, DSL '22

“My mentor and I are mutually keeping each other lifted up in prayer and with encouragement in the midst of life's challenges. This mentorship connection has delivered extra focus for me by giving me a living example of what I desire to be engaged in upon graduating from Regent. Since I will be over 55 when I finish, my executive mentor demonstrates how there are decades of fruitfulness ahead of me and that completing this program is worth the rewards and open doors in the future.”

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