Master's in Organizational Development
Learn to improve individual and organizational performance using the tenets of organizational development. As organizations continue to evolve to meet the shifting demands of consumers and technology, develop your own philosophy around organizational change. This program prepares you to better facilitate communication between and among leadership and stakeholders, all in an effort to create a more effective organization.
At a Glance
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Skills You'll Learn
Devise and deploy organizational development interventions to improve performance
Assess, compare, and contrast different models of change
Troubleshoot organizational issues and find creative solutions to problems
Curriculum
Master of Arts in Communication Management with a concentration in Organizational Development requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
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Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you're ready and that's why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Organizational Development
Communication professionals can expect a 6% growth through 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Organizational development skills will be needed as organizations continue to evolve to meet the shifting demands of consumers and technology. According to LinkedIn, the top industries organizational development consultants work for are management consulting, human resources, professional training and coaching, and healthcare.
Job Titles
Organization Development Manager Salary: National Average
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Hear from Our Students
"I think the return on investment for me is very tangible. It helped me get a higher-level role and it helped me secure a better life for myself." —Martha Brown, graduate.
Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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Accreditation
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.