Master of Arts in Leadership


Is this program for me?
City University of Seattle's Master of Arts in Leadership (M.A.L.) degree program is designed for individuals working in a wide variety of professional sectors including for-profit, non-profit, health care, government, education, or service, who would like to improve their ability to lead—locally and globally. If you are currently in a leadership role and wish to enhance your leadership knowledge and skills, this program is for you.

What will I learn?
Our program was developed in partnership with representatives from key industries who provided valuable insight regarding what leaders need to know in order to be successful. Upon completion of the program, you will have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to become a more strategic leader in your field–at any level in your organization.
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What can I do with my degree?
With your degree, you will be able to practically apply leadership concepts to enhance your current organizational vision and better align yourself for promotion opportunities to positions requiring advanced knowledge of organizational and global leadership.

Why CityU?
City University of Seattle's leadership program is tailored to meet the needs of business leaders and more flexible than other programs offered by the competition. You can complete your degree in just 21 months (7 quarters) taking two courses per quarter.
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Four easy steps to get started
If you have a Bachelors' degree or higher, you are eligible to apply for this graduate program at CityU of Seattle.

  1. Talk to an advisor or call 1.888.42.CityU
  2. Download an application
  3. Order official transcripts
  4. Submit application and application fee

Course Descriptions
Total Required Credits 45 Credits
Leading Change through Whole-Systems
Thinking and Coaching Core 		18 Credits
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Leadership through Technology
and Communication Management Core 		15 Credits
 
 
 
 
 
Leadership Experience 12 Credits
 
 

Note:
Scheduling sequence: No prerequisites are required for any of the core courses, except the Leadership Experience (MAL 650 and 660) which may not be taken until all 11 core courses have been completed. MAL 660 may not be taken until completion of MAL 650.

Recommendation:
All courses should be taken in numerical sequence, if possible, for smoother flow of related concepts.