BA/MA in Leadership

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WHY STUDY THE BA/MA IN BIOETHICS AT TRINITY?

No matter what level people work at within an organization, their jobs require proficiency at “soft skills,” such as working with people and being self directed. Employers expect universities to prepare graduates with these skills, and the BA/MA in Leadership helps students meet this expectation. The skills emphasized in Leadership studies—critical thinking, problem solving, and communication—equip TIU students to make a redemptive difference in today’s world. This program is open to a wide range of business professionals, pastors, and nonprofit leaders seeking professional and personal skill development. This program is perfect for both seasoned and emerging leaders with a desire to learn biblical approaches to leadership.

If you want to develop your leadership abilities to ethically respond to the demands of a global, knowledge-based society, the Dual Degree in Leadership is the perfect degree for you. Graduates are prepared to lead others creatively and knowledgeably in a Christ-honoring way. In today’s competitive global marketplace, it is crucial for employees to differentiate themselves by mastering soft skills such as working with other people and communicating effectively across an organization.

  • Approved students will take nine credits in the MA/L, which, upon completion of those nine credits, will reduce the number of required credits from 124 to 115 in order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.

DID YOU KNOW?

As part of your coursework, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge in a leadership practicum.

Personal

Practical

Biblical

PERSONAL. PRACTICAL. BIBLICAL.

At Trinity, you’ll be equipped to think critically and biblically in every area of life as you are challenged to apply your faith to your coursework and classroom conversations. And instead of approaching general education as a checklist of courses to be completed, Trinity’s distinctive educational approach gives you the freedom to choose courses that are most interesting and relevant to you. Working closely with your faculty advisor, you can select from electives to enhance your major, apply toward a minor, create a double major, or simply experience something new. The choices are yours! All along the way, you’ll be cared for and supported, ensuring that you make the most of your college experience.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

As part of your course work you will come to understand current and emerging issues in leadership, employ transformation and resolution strategies within conflict situations and apply culturally sensitive and biblical approaches to leadership. As you progress in your studies, you’ll develop your professional integrity, spiritual formation, interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and best-practices in communication. Finally, you will be expected to use your leadership skills within the specialized context of your specific occupational and/or academic discipline.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO EARN MY DEGREE?

You’ll earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as 5 total years.

COURSEWORK

With an emphasis on practical application, students have the chance to seek out mentors who show them how to put theory into practice, as they provide insight and guidance on their class projects. In addition, the MA in Leadership is designed to fit conveniently into the schedules of working adults. Students attend a summer intensive, and other courses are available during the academic year for one evening a week.
CAREER OUTCOMES:
Business Professional Pastor
Nonprofit Leader

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