ONLINE MASTER’S IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

MAOL ADMISSION CRITERIA

MAOL ADMISSION DETAILS

GENERAL MAOL REQUIREMENTS

Saint Mary's online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program requires the following:

• An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale

If your overall GPA is below 2.75, you may receive conditional status in the program at the discretion of the MAOL program director.

PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK AND EXPERIENCE

No prerequisite coursework is required for the online MAOL program other than the general requirements listed above.

A background in leadership is not a prerequisite to joining this program. You don't need prior work experience or a related bachelor's degree to be accepted.

GMAT AND GRE SCORES

GRE and GMAT scores are not required.

TRANSFER CREDITS

Saint Mary's organizational leadership program requires a total of 36 graduate-level credit hours delivered in six clusters of leadership classes over 24 months. The carefully designed structure of the program means transfer credits are not accepted.

Work experience is not accepted as credit for this program.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Students with transcripts from universities located outside of the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada (except for the Quebec Province) are required to take and pass English proficiency testing.

Saint Mary's accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 72, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0, the Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 74 percent, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 51, or the International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) with a minimum score of 4.0.

MAOL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Whether you apply online, via hard copy, or in person with a Saint Mary's admissions counselor, your application must include the following items:

• $25 non-refundable application fee: Note that Saint Mary's alumni, students seeking readmission, veterans, and active military personnel are exempt from this application fee.
• Official transcripts: An official transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits must be sent separately and directly from your institution. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota accepts official transcripts electronically from previously attended institutions. Transcripts should be sent to oladmissions@smumn.edu or mailed to:

  Transcript Processing Center
  Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
  851 Trafalgar Court, Suite 420
  Maitland, FL 32751

• A written statement: Use your written statement to highlight the things that set you apart from other candidates, including your interest in leadership, any previous experiences or personal strengths that contribute to your application, your career goals, and how a master's in organizational leadership will help you achieve them.
• Two references: Please provide the names of two people (including title, organization, email, phone number) who can serve as professional references, if needed, during the application review process. The best references are those who know you in a professional capacity, such as current or former supervisors.
• An up-to-date résumé: Include both your educational and professional experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Upcoming application deadlines for Saint Mary's online MAOL:

• April 17, 2023
• August 14, 2023 

START DATES

Upcoming start dates for Saint Mary's online MAOL:

• May 1, 2023
• August 28, 2023

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE

Once you've submitted your application, expect to be notified about acceptance approximately two weeks after your submission date.