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MA in Organizational Leadership Careers

Gain the Skills You Need to Change the World

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The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership prepares you to make an impact in various roles across many industries. Middlebury Institute graduates work as executive directors, organizational development professionals, and corporate trainers, among other roles. Our students work in nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and corporations.

We will continue to see increased demand for these types of roles.

  • Demand for training and development managers will grow 7% between 2023 and 2033.1
  • There will be an increase of 227,600 jobs for top executives between 2023 and 2033.2

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Organizational Leadership Jobs that Make an Impact

Vice President of Operations $152,992 per year3

Executive Director  $115,459  per year2

Organizational Development Consultant  $103,354  per year4

Training and Development Manager $125,040 per year1

A Master’s Degree Can Help You Meet the Demand for Experienced Leaders

Our unique online master’s in organizational leadership prepares you to step into leadership positions ready to make ethical decisions and positively impact your organization and community. The skills you gain in our program can be immediately applied to your current role or leveraged for a new position. You’ll graduate with a better understanding of fiscal management, personal leadership development, conflict management, and more.

  • 96% of Middlebury Institute graduates join their desired field within one year of graduating.
  • Training and development managers work in nearly every industry, including technical services, educational institutions, healthcare, and finance.1
  • The highest paid vice presidents of operations make a total pay of more than $400,000.3
  • Organizational development managers make an average salary of $103,354 per year.4

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You’ll Learn

  • Ethical Leadership and Organizational Governance: Lead individuals, teams, and organizations with a focus 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 personal strengths and challenges and develop leadership philosophies that prioritize continuous learning and development.
Curriculum Details

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Ethical decision-making
  • Human resource management
  • Risk identification
  • Strategic planning
  • Team building
  • Change management
  • Communication
  • Data visualization
  • Budget management
  • Leadership development

Career Services

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is committed to helping our students and alumni succeed both in their degree programs and professionally. We offer lifelong support through the Center for Advising and Career Services. By combining career and academic advising, we help you ensure your studies align with your professional goals. Explore some of our available services below.

Career Management Platform

We use Handshake to house career resources, an employer directory, and listings for job opportunities.

Alumni Network

We have a large network of alumni–more than 22,000 worldwide–who are passionate about connecting graduates with resources and opportunities in California, Washington, D.C., and beyond.

Advising

Our career and academic advisors offer personalized support to help you choose the right courses, prepare for job interviews, and more.

Events

The Center for Advising and Career Services hosts workshops, information sessions, career fairs, and other events designed to connect you with future employers.

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Top Executives.” Retrieved January 13, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm.
  3. Glassdoor. Vice President Operations Salaries. Retrieved February 3, 2025, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/vice-president-operations-salary-SRCH_KO0,25.htm.
  4. Glassdoor. Organizational Development Consultant Salaries. Retrieved January 9, 2025, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/organizational-development-consultant-salary-SRCH_KO0,37.htm.