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Pursue the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) in Human Resource Management program at Regent University.

M.A. in Organizational Leadership – Human Resource Management

Claim Your Seat at the Decision Maker’s Table

Gain an edge in this competitive field by completing our rigorous Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) – Human Resource Management program. We’ll introduce you to evidence-based strategies that ensure high performance from your organization and staff.

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June 17, 2024
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DEMONSTRATE YOUR EXECUTIVE VALUE

Learn to communicate HR vision, practices and policies in a way that positions you as a valuable strategic business partner with organizational leaders.

MASTER THE ART OF NEGOTIATION

Examine the National Labor Relations Act and keys for negotiating wages and other employment conditions to improve organizational effectiveness.

DELIVER PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES

Explore how to develop and implement initiatives that align with your organization’s vision and mission to keep it moving forward.

Taught from a Christian perspective, this human resources master’s degree will advance your career through expertise in training and development, with a focus on how to bring out the best in employees.

After completing your master’s in human resources management, you will be able to:

  • Create a plan to train and enrich your employees from orientation to executive development.
  • Apply organizational leadership elements in ethics, motivation, creativity, vision, strategic planning, teamwork, group development, technology and organizational development.
  • Integrate a global outlook that improves cultural competence and values the commonalities and uniqueness among employees.
  • Foster relationships with stakeholders that are based on teamwork, trust and direct communication.

Career Opportunities

  • Corporate or Small Business HR Administration
  • Employee Training & Development
  • C-level Leadership
  • HR Mediation & Consulting
12%
Projected growth in human resources manager positions by 2022 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

When applying to master’s or MBA programs in the School of Business & Leadership, the admissions committee will review your application materials for an admissions decision. Criteria reviewed by the admissions committee include:

  • Academic achievement
  • Vision clarity and alignment with program outcomes
  • Writing quality
  • Leadership experience

2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:

All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to 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 14

Monday, August 24

Session M

Friday, September 11

Monday, September 21

Session B

Friday, October 16

Monday, October 26

Session C

Tuesday, January 5

Monday, January 11

Session T

Friday, January 29

Monday, February 8

Session D

Friday, March 5

Monday, March 15

Session E

Friday, April 30

Monday, May 10

Session F

Friday, June 11

Monday, June 21

Prerequisites:

Master’s applicants must:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a credential evaluating agency.
  • Submit all application materials such that they are received by the deadline for the semester to which they are applying. Once the application requirements have been fulfilled, an admissions interview may be requested. Interviews are by invitation only.

Application Process:

1. Complete Your Online Application

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.

2. Pay Your $50 Application Fee

Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

3. Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*

Unofficial transcripts from a U.S.-based school, indicating successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, can be used for an admissions decision. Submit your unofficial transcript to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SBL Master’s Application Pieces.

Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. See the International Admissions Checklist for details.

*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.

4. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests

5. Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.

6. International Applicants

Visit the International Students Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.


Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

2019-20 Tuition Rates

Degree Level / ProgramCost Per Credit Hour

M.A. in Organizational Leadership

$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state)


 

Student Fees Per Semester

Application Fee$50 (nonrefundable)
Enrollment Deposit$100
University Services Fee (Online Students)$550
RU Library Course Fee$50 (one-time fee)

2020-21 Tuition Rates

Degree Level / ProgramCost Per Credit Hour

M.A. in Organizational Leadership

$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state)


 

Student Fees Per Semester

Application Fee$50 (nonrefundable)
Enrollment Deposit$100
University Services Fee (Online Students)$600
RU Library Course Fee$50 (one-time fee)

*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.

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Sam Adeyemi, Ph.D., 2017 DSL

“Regent does a really good job of helping you realize that you are supposed to do something, and I’m appreciative for that exposure and experience.”

Kenneth Chandler, Doctor of Strategic Leadership, 2015

“For me, it’s a direct reflection of what I learned at Regent that made me want to create these companies and have the impact I’m having.”

Jason Carthen, Ph.D., 2009

“Regent’s online program gives me flexibility and convenience I need.”

Sheri Terrillion, MBA, 2019 Healthcare Management

“This isn't just a job for me — this is a ministry. Whatever I've done at Regent I've always had the sense that this is what God has called me to do.”

Doris Gomez, Ph.D. Dean, Regent University's School of Business & Leadership