Become the change you want to see and learn to lead in a world where the shift begins with you. Go beyond the skills and gain a deeper knowledge of what it means to truly lead by beginning the work from within and inspiring through connection, community and empathy. Qualified applicants will receive a $1,000 Inspire & Lead Graduate Scholarship!
Develop the ability to advocate for change
While you will learn the skills — including strategic planning, communication, leadership and more — we provide a transformative experience to inspire change and advocate for others. We'll guide you to find clarity as a leader, as you explore values such as empowerment, ethics, compassion and service leadership.
Whether you’re a seasoned leader or ready to become one, our program is specifically designed to develop and grow your leadership potential. Our graduates are gaining a distinctive skill set with the strong belief in grounded leadership; equipped not only to lead teams and make strategic decisions, but also to inspire others to fulfil their potential.
Ethical leadership has never been more important
SBU's online Master of Arts in Leadership will prepare you to lead in any business climate with a solid foundation of leadership skills in communication, strategic thinking, change management, innovation and team-building.
As you sharpen your leadership skills, they will be rooted in St. Bonaventure values, which means leading with compassion, humanity, ethics, integrity, and an aim toward positive social change and with the mindset of a servant leader.
- Make an impact — Immediately apply your growing leadership skills in organizational dynamics, mentorship, remote and global work environments, and more.
- Communicate and empower — Master the art of impactful communication to create genuine relationships, foster clarity and trust, and empower staff.
- Grow personally and professionally — Hone your personal ethics code and motivations as a leader to think and operate on a completely different level, transitioning from individual contributor or manager to highly skilled, compassionate leader.
Graduates of our online Master of Arts in Leadership program not only become strong managers, but true servant leaders who can think strategically, empower and inspire others to fulfill their own potential, and communicate with eloquence and confidence.
What our students are saying:
• 100% of MA in Leadership students said they would "Highly Recommend" St. Bonaventure University to others for graduate school.
• "Conflict resolution, leading change, and other classes had real world applications and teaching points that allowed me to directly integrate things I learned from class into my work."
• "The leadership program is rigorous but absolutely manageable, even for those working in full-time professional positions. The breadth and diversity of experiences brought to the table — not just by faculty but by fellow students was invaluable."
[Source: 2022-23 Graduate Student Satisfaction Survey]