Career Outlook

Possible career opportunities for students pursuing the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership include:

• Corporate, non-profit, and public sector executive and management positions.
• Entrepreneurship, talent and organizational development leaders, change management leaders, and consultants.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay in 2024 for top executives was $105,350; for management occupations, the median annual wage was $122,090. Moreover, employment is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.
 

Application Instructions

Along with your completed application accompanied by $50 non-refundable application fee, you’ll need to provide a few supporting materials. 

• Complete your online application through the Graduate Programs application portal.
• Order your official transcript(s). Request the college or university send transcript(s) to gradandadult@alvernia.edu.
• Request two professional or academic letters of recommendation.
• Submit a Personal Statement reflecting on your goals for the program.
• Submit your Professional Resume.
• A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher is recommended - submit additional supporting documentation of your potential to succeed if needed.
   

Financing Your Education

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our financial aid page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
 

Experiential Learning Opportunities

• Students in the program present at international conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals and co-author books with faculty mentors.
• As part of the unique Sustainability Immersion Program, students have the option to participate in a one-week leadership program that immerses them in the community in which the experience is located. Students gain firsthand knowledge of what it takes to successfully collaborate across a community to create real change. This program is regularly run in New Brunswick, Canada.
   

Accreditation Statements

The Master of Arts in Leadership is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
 

Get to Know Your Faculty

For more information about Alvernia’s Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 610-796-5187 or gradandadult@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Alicia Sprow at 610-790-2883 or alicia.sprow@alvernia.edu.