Program Distinctives and Benefits

This program, designed for the adult learner, emphasizes convenience, practicality, and relevance.

APU’s MLOS degree is a business program that prepares students for advancement in leadership and managerial roles.
Students gain the competitive edge with a master’s degree rooted in business practices and organizational principles that are immediately applicable in all professional environments.
Professors use students’ experiences as the foundation upon which theory and practice are tested.
Major theoretical concepts are integrated throughout the courses.
Classes start in the spring and fall.
Students take classes in cohorts of 18-24 people who complete the coursework together.
The program takes 20 months to complete.

Each class meets one evening per week for eight weeks from 6-10 p.m., and one weekend per semester. Students take two courses at a time.
Classes meet in regional centers conveniently located throughout Southern California.
Small classes ensure focused student-teacher interaction.

Students take two classes at a time. Each course takes eight weeks to complete.
Enjoy the freedom of taking classes and studying when it best fits your schedule.
The online community facilitates discussions, workshops, and case studies, via the Internet in collaboration with your classmates.
Technical support staff and online tools provide support to begin your online learning right away, even if you are not Internet-savvy.
The virtual classroom is always at your fingertips, allowing you to connect with faculty and other students as easily as checking your email.
The cutting-edge online learning environment centralizes instruction and helps students organize their studies.

The MLOS Program provides hands-on skills and prepares leaders for both profit and nonprofit organizational sectors.
A graduate degree in leadership qualifies individuals for advanced career opportunities and increases income potential.
Classmates are other business professionals with rich experiences that enrich education and expand networks.
Dynamic class sessions engage all participants with the instructor facilitating discussion.
Course work is relevant and applicable immediately in your current job.
Students use their current company or organization as a laboratory for class projects thereby increasing company productivity and efficiency while earning their degrees.

Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.

Master of Arts in Leadershipand Organizational Studies