MA in Leadership: Customization
Combining online learning year-round and classroom modules in the summer, Trinity Western’s MA Lead program offers top-level leadership training in a dynamic and innovative format. Multiple options are offered to suit your individual needs. Complete this 36-credit program in 26 months through our part-time option, or finish in 13 months with our full-time option. A 24-month graduate certificate option (18 credits) is also offered to students whose time and finances are at a premium, but could be interested in eventually laddering their certificate into a full degree.
The Customization option allows an individual learner to tailor their degree by choosing five elective courses from the following four specializations:
- Business
- Christian Ministry
- Healthcare
- Non-Profit
Option 1: Part Time Degree (26 Months)
| Summer 1 (JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 500 LDRS 591 |
Fall Quarter (SEPT - NOV) Online LDRS 504 LDRS 696 begins |
Winter Quarter (JAN - MAR) Online 1 course |
Spring Quarter (MAR - MAY) Online 1 course |
| Summer 2 (JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 503 LDRS 502 |
Fall Quarter (SEPT - NOV) Online 1 course |
Winter Quarter (JAN - MAR) Online 1 course |
Spring Quarter (MAR - MAY) Online 1 course |
| Summer 3 Online LDRS 501 LDRS 696 LIP |
Graduate in 26-36 months |
Part–time study commences July or August.
Learners are working professionals who are willing to spend dedicated time each week for 26-36 months to earn an MA or MAEL degree to complete 36 credits.
- 2 Summers on campus taking 2 courses each summer = 4 courses
- 6 courses online for 10 weeks each = 6 courses
- 1 compacted online course for 4 weeks at end for Y2 = 1 course
- 1 capstone course – LDRS 696 : Leadership Integration Project
Option 2: Full Time Degree (13 Months)
| Summer 1 (AUGUST) On Campus LDRS 500 LDRS 591 |
Fall Quarter (AUG - NOV) Online LDRS 504 LDRS 696 begins +1 course |
Winter Quarter (JAN - MAR) Online 2 courses |
Spring Quarter (MAR - MAY) Online 2 courses |
| Summer 2 (JUNE) Online LDRS 501 LDRS 696 LIP |
Summer 2 (AUGUST) On Campus LDRS 503 LDRS 502 LDRS 696 LIP complete |
Graduate in 13 months |
Full–time accelerated study commences in August.
Learners are professionals who are not working and who are willing to earn an MA Lead degree in 13-18 months.
- 2 Summers on campus taking 2 courses each summer = 4 courses
- 6 courses online for 10 weeks each = 6 courses
- 1 compacted online course for 4 weeks in June = 1 course
- 1 capstone course – LDRS 696 : Leadership Integration Project
Leadership Studies in Canada - MA Lead
Common Courses taken on Campus
- LDRS 500: Leadership Foundations – Y1
- LDRS 591: Scholarly Inquiry – Y1
- LDRS 502: Team Leadership & Conflict Resolution – Y2
- LDRS 503: Results Based leadership – Y2
Common Courses taken online
- LDRS 504: Leadership Values & Ethics – 10 weeks in Y1
- LDRS 501: Strategic Leadership – 4 weeks compacted in Y2
Common Courses completed independently by each learner
- LDRS 696: Leadership Integration project
- Or LDRS 690/ 691: Major paper – with Director approval
Stream Specialization Courses taken online
All learners must complete five leadership specialization courses for the MA Lead degree.
Business:
- LDRS 611B: Organizational Behavior
- LDRS 612B: Leadership & Change
- LDRS 614B: Mission, Marketing & Quality
- LDRS 616B: Innovation
- LDRS 617B: Employee Engagement & Stewardship
Health:
- LDRS 631H: Health Leadership Issues
- LDRS 634H; Accountability & Performance
Christian Ministry:
- LDRS 641M: Theology of Christian Leadership
- LDRS 646M: Empowering Leadership
- LDRS 647M: Sustainability of Leadership
Non-Profit:
- LDRS 651N Volunteerism & Governance – offered alternate years
- LDRS 653N: Leadership across Cultures – offered alternate years
- LDRS 654N: Social Enterprise