The MA in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) is a uniquely designed programme run by the National Transformational Leadership Institute (NTLI) at the University of Juba in collaboration with Development Associate International (DAI). It focuses on: Identifying specific needs and issues facing Christian organizational leaders dwelling and working in South Sudan and worldwide; Promoting leadership skills, management and professionalism; and enhancing Christian commitment, relevance and community outreach. Some of the courses covered include:

1. Leadership: Making Human Strength Productive
2. Teaching and Learning for Impact
3. Strategic Thinking
4. Women in Leadership and Ministry;
5. Integrity, Finance and Resource Management
6. Spiritual Formation I &II
7. Partnership Building
8. Fundraising and Resource mobilization
9. Peace Building, Conflict Management and Resolution
10. Development and Social Change
11. Culture, Ethnicity and Diversity
12. Gender Based Violence, Trauma Healing,
13. Counselling and Psychosocial Support (PSS)
14. Research Methods I&II
15. Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
16. Gender Mainstreaming in Policies and programmes and Analysis
17. Mentoring and Coaching
18. Field Research Project and Thesis write up – Third year (15,000 -20,000 words)

The MAOL academic programme is a 3-year (Two semesters per year) distance education programme interwoven with biannual face-to-face residencies that take place at the NTLI premises. This is followed by significant written formative and summative assignments, while the course tutor manages the qualitative feedback virtually. It allows students to continue working in their institutions/ organisations while completing the coursework. The programme emphasizes on interactive learning, problem-solving, peer mentoring and the application of sound biblical and management principles to everyday leadership practice.