Online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Prepare to Lead in Diverse Settings with an Online Master’s Degree
100% online
20 months
30 credit hours
$850 per credit
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Gain the Skills Necessary to Make Ethical Organizational Decisions
In the online master’s in organizational leadership program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, you’ll prepare to make ethical decisions that positively impact society while advancing your career.
Students in Middlebury’s organizational leadership program engage in interdisciplinary coursework with real-world applications. While in the master’s in organizational online program, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on your personal leadership styles and decision-making processes.
Program Details
- NECHE-Accredited School
- Expert Faculty Mentors
- Part-time Courses Designed for Working Adults
Focused Online Master’s in Organizational Leadership Curriculum
10 courses
30 total credits
Our master’s degree in organizational leadership features classes led by expert faculty. In addition to your online coursework, you’ll complete a practicum that allows you to apply what you’ve learned immediately. This experience can be completed at your workplace, allowing you to apply the skills you learn to your professional life, or we can help you find a practicum project through our network.
Course Highlights
- Leadership and Ethics
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Organizational Theory, Behavior, and Development
- Organizational Leadership Practicum
How to Apply to the Master’s in Organizational Leadership Program
Application Deadline 08/15/25
Start Date 09/02/25
Applying to the Middlebury Institute is a key step in your journey to a cybersecurity career. We offer a straightforward admissions process with no GMAT or GRE requirements. Review the following table to learn the basic items you’ll provide when you apply.
| Online Application | Apply Now |
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| Application Fee | $65 |
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree transcript(s) |
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International Students
Some international students must submit additional requirements to join our online program. Nonnative English speakers will need:
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Tuition for Your Online Master’s in Organizational Leadership
Calculate your cost for attending the Middlebury Institute Use our tuition calculator to help you estimate your total tuition costs.
Completing a master’s degree in organizational leadership is an investment in your future. For help determining your financial aid eligibility, request information to explore your options with an enrollment advisor.
Keep in mind that many employers provide tuition assistance to promote professional development. Contact your human resources department to ask about tuition benefits that could make your online degree program more affordable.
| Cost per Credit Hour | $850 |
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| Total Number of Credit Hours | 30 |
| Total Estimated Cost, Minus Fees* | $25,500 |
Military Students
The Middlebury Institute values the contributions of U.S. military service members and veterans to our campus community and provides advising, support, and resources to complement your experience. As a Military Friendly® School, we offer admissions benefits to help military students finance their education. Each year we offer up to 100 percent tuition coverage for 75 qualifying U.S. veterans through the Yellow Ribbon Program. For more information, contact Student Financial Services at miisfinaid@middlebury.edu.
Financial Aid Options
We are here to help you understand, manage, and finance the costs associated with your Middlebury Institute education. You may qualify for loans, employer tuition reimbursement, veteran benefits, and/or external scholarships. Middlebury Institute scholarships and our partner scholarships are not available for our online programs.
Tuition Details
Build an Organizational Leadership Career that Makes an Impact
Upon graduation, Middlebury students hold titles such as executive director, department head, and corporate trainer in various organizations, including nonprofits, government, and corporations.
The demand for these types of roles is increasing. For example, the need for training and development managers will grow 7% between 2023 and 2033, resulting in 3,200 new jobs.1
Career OutlookOrganizational Leadership Career Opportunities
Vice President of Operations $152,992 per year2
Training and Development Manager $125,040 per year3
Program Outcomes
The Middlebury Institute’s online organizational leadership degree emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences based on what you will encounter in real-world organizations. In addition to the leadership skills acquired, you’ll also develop the ethical and decision-making acumen needed to manage diverse organizations.
What You’ll Learn
- Ethical Leadership and Organizational Governance: Lead individuals, teams, and organizations focusing on equity and inclusion.
- Organizational Planning and Strategy: Set targets, develop and analyze strategies, build partnerships, and design organizational initiatives.
- Team Dynamics and Conflict Transformation: Foster effective collaboration and team building within and across public, private, and nonprofit organizations to address systemic issues that cannot be addressed via individual action alone.
- Communication: Communicate concepts, ideas, and results to diverse internal and external audiences through multiple channels.
- Data-driven Decision Making: Collect, analyze, manage, and visualize data to make evidence-based decisions related to your organization.
- Financial Management and Resource Allocation: Manage budgets and mobilize funding for organizational sustainability and growth.
- Change Management and Organizational Development: Identify the need for organizational change and create and implement an action plan while actively supporting staff and stakeholders.
- Personal Leadership Development: Identify strengths and challenges and develop leadership philosophies prioritizing continuous learning and development.
Expert Faculty
All faculty have diverse experience in their fields, bringing a wide range of perspectives to the table. Many of our instructors remain active in their field.
- Collaborate with faculty who bring years of industry experience to the classroom and mentor you throughout your education
- Connect with influential alumni and industry experts
- Benefit from high levels of engagement with your faculty
Cassandra D. Caldwell, Program Director, MA in Organizational Leadership
Faculty Spotlight: Cassandra D. Caldwell
Cassandra D. Caldwell, Ph.D., is the program director of the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program at Middlebury Institute of International Studies. She is an internationally renowned executive, faculty member, philanthropist, consultant, entrepreneur, and scholar.
Her areas of expertise include leadership, nonprofit management, diversity and inclusion, human resources, organizational theory and behavior, and research methods.
Caldwell studied corporate social responsibility in the Harvard Business School Executive Education program. She earned a Ph.D. in human and community resource development from The Ohio State University, a master’s in public administration from North Carolina Central University, and a bachelor’s in speech communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Caldwell has a keen focus on international education. She has been a visiting scholar in Ghana, South Africa, England, and Swaziland. Her latest international academic appointment was The Oxford Round Table for Women’s Leadership at the University of Oxford. Caldwell has been invited to present on leadership topics in Japan, Morocco, South Africa, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, Austria, and France.
She has been featured in many publications, including Black Enterprise Magazine, Miami Legacy Magazine, Profiles in Diversity Journal, HBCU Connect Magazine, INSIGHT into Diversity Magazine, and The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.
In 2024, she established the Dr. Cassandra Denise Caldwell Endowed Fellowship housed in the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Research in Black Culture and History at UNC Chapel Hill and the Dr. Cassandra Denise Caldwell Endowed Scholarship at NCCU. Both endowments are designed to serve first-generation North Carolina college students.
She serves on the advisory board for the Sonja Haynes Stone Center, UNC’s Alumni Committee for Racial and Ethnic Diversity, the Carolina Women’s Leadership Council, and NCCU College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.
Online Learning at Middlebury Institute
Our online programs provide the same top-level expertise and instruction that the Middlebury Institute is known for with the added flexibility for you to continue working while you earn your degree.
Our programs are:
- Asynchronous, meaning you don’t have to attend live class meetings and can complete weekly coursework on your schedule
- Available in part-time formats, so you can continue to work while you earn your degree
- Not time-zone dependent, allowing you to work worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore our frequently asked questions for in-depth answers. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to us.
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is accredited as a graduate school of Middlebury College by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Our application deadlines usually occur two weeks before each program’s start date. Request information to discuss our upcoming milestones with our admissions team.
Instead of a cohort model, this online program offers asynchronous coursework you can complete when and where you prefer. Additionally, you can choose the order for completing courses if the prerequisites are met.
You’ll complete 10 courses to earn your master’s in organizational leadership at the Middlebury Institute. Learn more about the master’s in organizational leadership courses.
You can complete the online master’s in organizational leadership degree in as little as 20 months.
Middlebury graduates work as executive directors for nonprofits, department heads, corporate trainers and leaders, and organizational development professionals. Explore organizational leadership career options.
Source and Disclaimer
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Training and Development Managers.” Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/training-and-development-managers.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Training and Development Managers.” Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/training-and-development-managers.htm.
- Glassdoor. Vice President Operations Salaries. Retrieved February 3, 2025, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/vice-president-operations-salary-SRCH_KO0,25.htm.
*This figure does not include additional fees and expenses such as textbooks, technology fees, supplies, etc.