M.A. in Organizational Leadership – Organizational Development Consulting
Become a Sought-After Problem Solver
This exciting business consulting degree online delves into consulting as both a process and a career. Learn to consider consulting challenges and the role of leadership in developing and guiding strategic change. You’ll practice solving problems through collaboration, communicating effectively in actual leadership situations, and conducting research, and presenting findings on contemporary issues.
LEARN TO SPOT PATTERNS & PROBLEMS
Explore tools and research to effectively audit, assess, and implement changes required for organizational development.
SPECIALIZE IN STRATEGY
Gain expertise in intervention strategies and contingency frameworks that can be applied in multiple industry settings.
BE YOUR OWN BOSS
Build a consulting business that handles multiple clients, setting your own schedule, and retaining all profits.
You will learn key organizational leadership elements such as ethics, motivation, creativity, vision, strategic planning and teamwork from our award-winning faculty.
After completing your master’s in organizational development consulting, you will be able to:
- Solve complex problems and create invaluable strategies for your clients.
- Analyze assessments that measure an organization’s success and effectiveness, such as customer surveys, communication audits, attitude surveys, and compliance audits.
- Improve the financial and operational health of your client’s organization.
Career Opportunities
- Corporate & Small Business Consulting
- Executive Leadership
- Analytics & Strategic Planning
Explores consulting as both a process and occupational specialty. Students review common consulting challenges and participate in an ongoing discussion of the role of leadership in developing and guiding strategic change within the consulting industry.
Students focus on the analytical and process skills that will enable them to diagnose and make effective interventions. Particular attention is given to assessing key factors in the change process and examining how proper planning can increase the value of proposed interventions.
Introduces the student to a variety of organizational assessments and audits that measure an organization’s success and effectiveness. In addition to looking at such standard measures as customer surveys, communication audits, attitude surveys, compliance audits, MBTI, and FIRO-B, the course examines some general principles of measurement and assessment. Throughout the course, it is assumed that organizational development and improvement requires organizations to monitor, follow-up, and take corrective action against desired outcomes.
2022-23 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All new 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 12 | Monday, August 22 |
| Session M | Friday, September 9 | Monday, September 19 |
| Session B | Friday, October 14 | Monday, October 24 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 4 | Monday, January 9 |
| Session T | Friday, January 27 | Monday, February 6 |
| Session D | Friday, March 3 | Monday, March 13 |
| Session E | Friday, April 28 | Monday, May 8 |
| Session F | Friday, June 9 | Monday, June 19 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
- After you submit your application, you will receive a link to complete the required admissions questionnaire.
Step 3: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts
- Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.
Step 4: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
- Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
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) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| 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) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| 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) | $800 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
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) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $995 | 3 | $2,985 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $995 | 3 | $2,985 |
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) | $675 | 9 | $6,075 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $675 | 9 | $6,075 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $995 | 6 | $5,970 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $995 | 6 | $5,970 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
*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 Regent University are charged at that school’s tuition rate.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.
