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Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership
M.A.
Strategic Leadership
Strengthen your ability to lead teams, solve complex problems, and guide organizations with purpose through a flexible, Christ-centered online master's degree.
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Program at a Glance
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37
Credit Hours
Online
Ways to Learn
Lead with Strategy and Purpose
Expand Your Leadership Influence
Wayland Baptist University's Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership prepares professionals from diverse academic and career backgrounds to become stronger contributors and more effective leaders. The program develops strategic thinking, team leadership, problem solving, communication, cultural awareness, and ethical decision-making.
Offered 100% online with no residency requirement, the 37-credit-hour degree provides the flexibility working professionals need while grounding leadership development in Wayland's distinctively Christian approach to education.
Why Wayland
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37 Credit Hours
Build advanced leadership expertise through coursework in leadership, culture, writing, ethics, and electives.
Practical Leadership Skills
Strengthen strategic thinking, team leadership, problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills you can apply in the workplace.
Christ-Centered Leadership
Explore leadership and professional decision-making through ethical reflection and Wayland’s distinctively Christian perspective.
Skills & Knowledge
What You'll Learn
Develop the strategic, interpersonal, and ethical leadership skills needed to influence teams and organizations with purpose.
Strategic Thinking
Evaluate complex challenges, identify opportunities, and develop thoughtful approaches that support organizational goals.
Team Leadership
Build stronger teams by developing communication, collaboration, trust, and leadership effectiveness.
Problem Solving and Decision-Making
Analyze problems from multiple perspectives and make informed decisions in complex professional environments.
Ethical Leadership
Apply ethical reasoning and Christian principles to leadership decisions, relationships, and organizational responsibilities.
Cultural Awareness
Develop greater awareness of cultural differences and their influence on leadership, communication, and organizations.
Professional Communication
Strengthen professional writing and communication skills for leadership, organizational, and academic settings.
Career Possibilities
Where This Program Can Take You
Apply advanced leadership skills across industries and organizations where strategy, people, and effective decision-making matter.
Organizational Leadership
Prepare for greater responsibility in roles involving people, organizational priorities, and long-term direction.
Team and Department Leadership
Lead teams, departments, and projects while strengthening collaboration and workplace effectiveness.
Training and Leadership Development
Help organizations develop employees, strengthen leadership capabilities, and build healthier teams.
Strategic Planning and Change
Support organizations as they set priorities, solve problems, and navigate growth or change.
Nonprofit, Ministry, and Community Leadership
Apply strategic and ethical leadership principles in service-oriented, nonprofit, ministry, and community organizations.
Official Curriculum
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Curriculum information is provided directly from Wayland's Academic Catalog.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the M.A. in Strategic Leadership offered online?
Yes. The program is offered 100% online with no residency requirement, making it accessible to working professionals regardless of location.
How many credit hours is the program?
The Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership requires 37 credit hours.
What will I study?
Coursework includes leadership core studies as well as cultural understanding, professional writing, ethics, and electives tailored to your academic and professional goals.
Do I need an undergraduate degree in leadership or business?
No. Wayland describes the program as suitable for goal-oriented graduates from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
What skills does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes strategic thinking, team leadership, problem solving, ethical decision-making, cultural awareness, professional communication, critical thinking, and research skills.
Can I continue into doctoral study at Wayland?
Yes. Wayland also offers an accelerated M.A. Strategic Leadership + Doctor of Strategic Leadership pathway as well as the standalone Doctor of Strategic Leadership.
Can I continue into doctoral study at Wayland?
Yes. Wayland also offers an accelerated M.A. Strategic Leadership + Doctor of Strategic Leadership pathway as well as the standalone Doctor of Strategic Leadership.
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Strengthen your leadership skills and expand your influence through Wayland's flexible, Christ-centered M.A. in Strategic Leadership.
