MSOL

One-Year MSOL Degree

Online, flexible, and built for working professionals.

The MSOL program gives you real-world leadership skills you can use right away. Apply what you learn in your workplace, connect with a supportive cohort, and graduate ready to lead change. Now CCMP®-eligible with no extra coursework required.

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Program At  A Glance

  • Format: 100% online, cohort-based
  • Start Date: August each year
  • No GRE Required
  • CCMP® exam eligibility included (no extra coursework)


Admissions Information

The MSOL program accepts applications on a rolling basis beginning August 1. No entrance exams are required. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and submit official transcripts. Space is limited, so early application is strongly encouraged.

 

Why Students Choose CSM

Built for Emerging Leaders
This program is for professionals with a bachelor’s degree who are ready to lead change, whether advancing in their current field or stepping into a new leadership role.

Real-World Impact from Day One
Students apply what they learn immediately in their workplace, using real scenarios to build confidence, solve challenges, and grow as leaders.

Grounded in Purpose and People
Leadership is more than a title. This program emphasizes service, compassion, and meaningful impact, preparing students to lead with integrity and clarity in any environment.

Hear From Students Just Like You

See what it’s really like to be a student here, why they chose College of Saint Mary, the moments that made the biggest impact, and how their program is shaping their future.

CCMP® Exam Eligibility Built In

Graduates of the MSOL program meet the education requirements to sit for the Certified Change Management Professional™ (CCMP®) exam—without taking extra coursework. This respected credential is recognized across industries and signals your ability to lead strategic, people-centered change. As part of your capstone experience, you'll gain the knowledge and applied skills needed to pursue certification with confidence.

 

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Graduates with change management credentials often see higher salaries and faster career growth
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College of Saint Mary covers the cost of your CCMP® exam ($500 value)
Meet the Experts Behind the Program

Our faculty bring over 20 years of real-world leadership experience and understand what working professionals need to grow and succeed.

M. Elizabeth Merkel, PhD
Program Director
Narcissus Shambare, PhD
Associate Professor
Summer Zwanziger-Elsinger, PhD
Adjunct Instructor
Jaye Stentz, MS, MA
Adjunct Instructor
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Accreditation

College of Saint Mary is approved to offer online programming by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). College of Saint Mary is authorized to deliver online programs and courses to students residing in the United States, excluding U.S. territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. If you have questions about enrolling in the online program, contact Enrollment Services.