Description

Recognized as one of the top online, organizational leadership programs available, Piedmont is ranked #2 in North Carolina for online programs and one of the most affordable that can be completed while you work.  Integrate your real work experiences with your research as you study effective leadership and change management.

The Master of Arts in Leadership is designed for those seeking graduate-level training in leadership with multi-dimensional applications across a suite of areas. It recognizes that leadership skills are necessary in areas as diverse as sports, education, criminal justice, management, public health, and government. Accordingly, the program is flexible to accommodate the needs of professionals in a number of areas where leadership skills can be applied within specialized contexts. Therefore, whether you are interested in the Indian Premier League, soccer, or the NBA and want to become a leader in the world of sports, or are a law enforcement professional who wants to rise to leadership ranks, or a teacher desiring to become a principal or school superintendent, the PIU MA Leadership is the right choice.

Admissions Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university
• GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
• Completed application with Piedmont International University

Graduation Requirements

Maximum Time Limit to Complete Program

Six years

Minimum Hours to be completed at Piedmont

27 hours

Transfer of Credits and Advanced Standing

Transfer credits are not to exceed 25 percent (9 semester hours) of degree-level courses and must have a grade of B or higher. No Advanced Standing is available.

Length of Program and Graduation

The program is 36 semester hours, with graduation upon completion of prescribed courses (including Transfer) with a minimum overall GPA of 3.00. This program requires a research portfolio, project or thesis listed as LEA699, Leadership Capstone Project.