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Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Professional Degree Completion Programs

MNU’s Organizational Leadership accelerated degree-completion program is specifically designed for working adults.
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30 credit hours
Complete in 12 months
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Accelerate Your Career

In just 12 months you can complete the core courses one at a time. There’s no juggling multiple courses on top of your busy life! We combine a broad business curriculum with innovative leadership skills that you can implement at work immediately.

The best way to know exactly how long it will take you to complete your Organizational Leadership degree is to have your transcripts evaluated by one of our admissions counselors. Request your free unofficial transcript evaluation now and get started furthering your career.

Program Overview

The Organizational Leadership program is designed for working adults with 60 transferable hours of college credit or an associate’s degree. If you have less than 60 hours of transferable college credit that’s not a problem. It is possible to earn credit for life experience that would count toward completing your degree! Or you can take our accelerated short-term classes to meet this requirement.

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Cost & Value

A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree. Apply now or connect with admissions to learn more: pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800

Credit Hours:

30 total

Tuition:

Varies by program.
See Program Costs for more information.

Payment Options

Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.

Financial Aid Available

The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.

Military/Veteran Financial Aid

MNU appreciates the service and protection that the Military provides for us all. We offer a Military Financial Aid Program that can help active military, veterans and their spouses reposition themselves in the working world.

Application Process

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Now accepting applications for the current term.

*Some exceptions made on case by case basis

*Less than 60 hours or less than 2.0 GPA? Our accelerated short-term classes can help you meet this requirement. As you complete short-term classes and earn a course grade of C+ or higher, your cumulative GPA will be raised as well. Contact us today to find out more.

**A minimum of 30 credit hours must be taken at MNU to graduate. Most students transfer prior college credit to MNU. We offer complimentary transcript evaluations to determine how many hours will transfer to MNU. The total number of credit hours required to graduate with a BA in Organizational Leadership is 126 credit hours.

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Prospective students will need to provide:

Minimum 2.0 GPA*
Have 60 transferable hours* of college credit from a regionally-accredited college or university.

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ACBSP Accreditation Overview
ACBSP’s accreditation process follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.

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Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences partnership program:

  • Students spend 3 years at MNU and 4 years at KCU
  • Requirement for Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is waived
  • Students graduate with a degree from both institutions (B.S. from MNU and D.O. from KCU)
  • The Program is available at both Kansas City and Joplin campuses

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

  • Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
  • Have a minimum ACT score of 28
  • Participate in community service
  • Have a dedication to the field of osteopathic medicine
  • Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at KCU students must:

  • Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
  • Complete a minimum of 99 hours of course work at MNU
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25
  • Maintain a science coursework GPA of 3.5
  • Participate in KCU-Com’s weeklong Summer Learning Enhancement Program
  • Complete the following course with a grade of “C” or higher at MNU:
    • Biological Sciences 12 hours
    • Chemistry 13 hours
    • Biochemistry 3 hours
    • Physics 8 hours
    • English Composition 6 hours

 

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Rion Taylor at rgtaylor@mnu.ed

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