M.A. in Strategic Leadership
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ University’s strategic leadership Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ will teach you best practices for successfully leading change, developing leaders, empowering teams and aligning organizations to achieve desired results.
Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership overview
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ University’s Master of Arts in strategic leadership Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ is designed for recent graduates and professionals who are looking to make a significant impact in the organizations they serve by becoming more effective leaders.
- 30 credits
- Fully online
- No-fee tuition
- No application fee
- Eight- and six-week courses
- One-year completion
- Culminating capstone project with faculty member and organization of your choice
- Biblical integration that will equip you to serve God more effectively as a faithful professional
- Faculty who serve as mentors
- Extensive networking and career development opportunities
- Executive, director or manager leading teams and organizations
- HR executive / management
- Talent and organizational development leader
- Leadership and change management leader / consultant
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. It is the highest accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for degree-granting colleges and universities located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other locations internationally.
Additionally, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ University’s undergraduate and graduate Ñý¼§Ö±²¥s in business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
recently ranked Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ #5 in the country for top online master's in organizational leadership.
has selected Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ as one of the Best Master's in Organizational Leadership Programs in the nation for 2019
recently named Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership as the #7 Best Master's in Management Program in Pennsylvania.
has ranked Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ as a 2020 Top 26 Online Master's in Organizational Leadership Degree Programs and named it Best Faith-based Institution in the category.
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Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership tuition cost
No-fee tuition
Know what you are paying for with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥’s no-fee tuition. With our graduate Ñý¼§Ö±²¥s, the cost per credit is what you pay – there are no hidden fees for labs, courses, services or technology. We put the true cost of your Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ upfront so that you can accurately compare and plan for your graduate education.
Deferred billing
Deferred billing is available for students with employer reimbursement. For more information contact Student Financial Services at gradfinancialserv@messiah.edu.
2025-2026
No-fee tuition per graduate credit hour: $800
Tuition cost for the entire 30 credit-hour Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ at the 2025-2026 rate: $24,000
Next steps for admissions
Applying for admission to a graduate Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ University is the first step to making your personal and professional goals a reality.
What makes our business and leadership Ñý¼§Ö±²¥s unique?
Faithful perspective
At Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ University we believe that faith transforms how we view and practice business and leadership. It inspires us to serve God through the organizations we lead, and to create mutually beneficial opportunities with our customers, employees and communities.
Educational distinction
We are a nationally ranked and recognized teaching institution. You’ll be mentored and taught by faculty that have served God faithfully in their careers, possess advanced academic credentials, and have real-world experience to help you put theory into practice and to make an immediate impact in your organization.
Practical relevance
Our degree and certificate Ñý¼§Ö±²¥s leverage the latest research, best practices and proven models for business and leadership success. Our unique concentrations and course offerings give you options in emergent and prominent disciplines. You’ll immediately be able to apply what you’re learning in your own work environment as you lead faithfully.
Flexible convenience
Our business and leadership Ñý¼§Ö±²¥s are completely online with six entry points in the calendar year.
Meaningful community
When you enroll at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ University you become part of a vibrant community of professionals from various industries, backgrounds and experiences who are seeking to be faithful and influential leaders in the marketplace. We intentionally keep our class sizes small so that you can develop meaningful relationships with your community of peers and professors. When you graduate, you become part of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ University’s extensive alumni network of notable professionals that are transforming their world.