Overview

At Leadership Studies from Vanguard University, integrating the best practices of real-world leadership with theology, culture, ethics, and spirituality, students engage in a learning community that develops critical thinking, collaborative participation, and the cultivation of long-standing networks.

Outcomes

Leadership Studies at Vanguard University: Apply leadership theory, a theological framework, and critical thinking skills in order to creatively impact organizations and their environments.

Intercultural Competence: Apply the intercultural and communication skills necessary to lead in partnership with people of other cultures and contexts.

Ethical Decision-Making: Analyze and apply tools of ethical reasoning and decision making to ethical dilemmas in specific contexts of leadership, life, and ministry.

Spirituality: Formulate and present a theological framework of spirituality in relation to character development and the soul care of leadership.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Spirituality

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Direction

Team Development and Conflict Management

Leadership and Global Issues

Soul Care of Others

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Leadership View 740 other Masters in Leadership in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

References: A form and letter must be submitted by both a pastoral and academic reference to complete your application.

Personal Statement (3-5 pages): Write a detailed statement of purpose which describes your reasons, including vocational reasons, for pursuing a graduate degree in Religion at Vanguard. Also, describe how your Christian faith is related to your desire to pursue the Master of Arts in Leadership Studies.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Please provide a detailed resume or curriculum vitae listing all employment, experience, education, training, etc.

Tuition Fee

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International

10530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 585 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

10530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 585 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

10530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 585 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Costa Mesa

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Leadership Studies.

Available Scholarships

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