Are you looking for a competitive edge in the professional areas of change management, organizational consulting, project management and/or human resource development for the 21st-century work environment? If so, the Master of Science in Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM) may be right for you. This highly regarded program equips professionals with both knowledge and practical tools to lead effectively in a world that requires networked, interactive ways of operating, innovative approaches to managing work, and new styles of leadership.
An internationally known faculty connects theory and practice in a student-centered program that provides a uniquely integrated learning experience. Students develop OD and change management skills while working on group projects geared to understanding and developing team-based, knowledge-intensive organizations.
The Professional Studies in Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM) master's program requires 36 or 39 credit hours of course work, depending on whether the student has the requisite work experience to receive a waiver from the three-credit internship requirement.
To meet the demanding needs of working professionals, this program is offered in an 'executive format' -- students attend classes on Friday evenings and Saturday, every other week. The interdisciplinary, experientially-oriented framework is designed for professionals in corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations, preparing them to move into positions of increased responsibility and leadership in a variety of areas, such as organizational development, knowledge management, personnel and human resources management, information technology, business process redesign, organizational change management, and project management.
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