Leadership is a process where an individual inspires
a group of individuals to achieve a common goal by
the power of integrity and wisdom.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts in Executive Leadership (MAEL) program at Christian Brothers University. We believe our program offers an exciting and innovative environment that will serve you well as you advance in your career.

This unique service-based graduate degree program will create the opportunity for graduate students to enhance their education while improving their lives and pursuing their purpose or calling.

The MAEL targets the executive or rising executive in all styles of organizations and businesses to include for profit, non-profit, civic, education, religious and government.

During your studies you will learn from and work with an outstanding faculty with diverse academic, business, consulting and community service experience. These faculty members have been selected to teach in the MAEL program because of their dedication to teaching and the wealth of knowledge they bring to their academic areas.

We seek experienced and successful students who have a desire to develop their leadership skills in a rigorous and exciting academic environment. The occupational diversity of program participants creates an atmosphere which fosters learning from both peers and professors. By choosing to pursue the MAEL program at CBU you will have demonstrated your commitment to expand your horizons in a challenging way.


Dr. Bevalee B. Pray, CFA
Executive Director, Center for Ethical Leadership
Christian Brothers University