Master of Organizational Leadership
WE, the MOL faculty believe
leadership is a collaborative
creative process that inspires
vision, promotes lifelong learning,
and fosters commitment to
leadership integrity. WE strive
for excellence in our approach
to leadership development and
inspire our students to lead in
ways that make a difference.
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Lourdes University Graduate School
6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania, OH 43560
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis
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MOL - Master of Organizational Leadership
The Master of Organizational
Leadership MOL program engages
current and emerging leaders in
learning and applying leadership
theory utilizing a multidisciplinary
approach that synthesizes knowledge
from management science, social
sciences, humanities, research science,
communication arts, and Franciscan
values.
Franciscan values are a key part of
the MOL program: As a community
of learning, students work and
learn together within their cohorts
maintaining high standards of
scholarship. Community of reverence
recognizes that each MOL student
brings unique gifts to the program,
and that other students and faculty
respect and nurture those gifts into
more effective leadership behavior. As
a community of service, MOL students
are actively encouraged to seek out
opportunities to give back to their
communities while studying leadership
principles.
MOL students often design their
capstone projects with non-profit and
service organizations as a way to serve
the greater N.W. Ohio community.
MOL - Master of Organizational Leadership
The MOL program seeks to enhance in its students critical thinking, higherorder reasoning, and ethical virtue as leaders. Consistent with these goals,
leadership science is emphasized rather than the exhortations about leadership
so often found in the popular press. Principles of leadership, scientifically
developed, are the starting point for leadership studies. Their application
to real-world leadership challenges forms the core of academic work in the
program.
If your goals include performing better, going further, and making a positive
difference in your organization and community, then the pursuit of a Master of
Organizational Leadership degree is the perfect choice!
get started!
Apply to the Graduate
School
Students seeking admission to the MBA program
must:
Have earned a bachelor’s degree from a
regionally accredited institution with a
minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
MOL Conceptual Framework
Mission:Leaders are NOT born, they EMERGE. The
MOL program will provide emerging leaders
with challenging academic experiences based in
contemporary leadership theory that will enable
emerging leaders to develop their full potential
and inspire good in their organizations and their
communities.
“‘Leadership is not a magnetic personality that can just as well be demagoguery. It is not
“making friends and influencing people” - that is
salesmanship. Leadership is the lifting of a person’s
vision to higher sights, the raising of a person’s
performance to a higher standard, the building of a
person’s personality beyond its normal limitations.”
–Peter Drucker
Note: This sheet is for general information only. For more specific information on this program
refer to the Lourdes University catalog at http://www.lourdes.edu/course_catalog_complete.htm
or contact the university.
Lourdes University, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, operates in a non-discriminatory
manner with regard to race, color, age, or national origin. Furthermore, as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education
Amendments, Lourdes University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, disability, military or veteran status, age, or other legally protected category in its
programs, activities, and employment. Lourdes University also provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled
persons in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A Catholic University in the
Franciscan Tradition.
Purpose:To prepare emerging leaders for changing
environments, to empower them to develop a
clear leadership vision. To help emerging leaders
develop a sense of followership – knowing when
to empower others to engage in leadership opportunities. To support emerging leaders develop
a commitment, respect, and appreciation for
diversity and social responsibility.
Theoretical
Foundation: An interdisciplinary approach to leadership science combining management, humanities, social
sciences, research science, communication studies, technology, and Franciscan values. A broad
practitioner model is a key component of the
program as it includes a collaborative group of
MOL alumni, business, and community leaders
as guest speakers and research support.
Leadership
Philosophy: Leaders are faced with new challenges daily.
They need to be attuned to reactions to change,
need to be flexible in adapting to demands of
stakeholders and expectations of constituents.
The MOL program prepares emerging leaders to
create a clear leadership vision, set goals and outcomes of their leadership vision, and empower
others to be their best.
Apply Online
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 Request official college transcripts and have
them sent to the Graduate School
Submit a completed Graduate Application for
Admission.
Submit a current resume.
Submit a statement of purpose.
Write a statement of purpose approximately
250 words in length addressing the purpose
for enrolling in graduate studies at Lourdes
University as illustrated by three major
benefits the applicant hopes to gain from the
experience.
Check your self-service site to monitor checklist
item progress.
For questions about the application process,
please contact:
Graduate Admissions Office
419-824-3517
GRADSCHOOL@LOURDES.EDU