Master’s Concentration

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations

Learning to effectively lead diversity, equity, and inclusion advances is critical to achieving organizational goals and positioning organizations for success in today’s world. In this concentration, you’ll gain the leadership skills that are crucial for advancing equity as an integrated part of organizational strategy and developing solutions that meaningfully leverage diversity to create a culture of belonging. Learn about the historical, cultural, and economic factors that shape identity, and apply appropriate tools and techniques to lead organizations in achieving their vision for change as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This concentration seamlessly integrates a crucial equity-centered skillset into your Organizational Leadership curriculum and can help take your career to the next level by empowering you to be an agent for change in pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive workplace, no matter your industry or profession.

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At a Glance

Classes Begin
June 17

Term Length
10 Weeks

Master's Degree
Tuition
$40,032

Format
Evening or Online

Admission
No GRE or GMAT

Duration
As few as 18 months

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Skills You’ll Learn

Develop practices that advance equity as an integrated component of organizational strategy

Design solutions that meaningfully leverage diversity to achieve organizational goals

Integrate an understanding of social and cultural difference to better inform interpersonal communication and problem-solving strategies

Curriculum

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Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).

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Core Courses

4

Concentration
Courses

3

Elective Courses

Core Courses

Learn the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction of the industry. These courses provide a foundation that you'll draw on throughout your concentration and elective courses. The capstone serves as the culminating academic experience in which you'll explore a problem of practice in your field of study.

ORL 4500	Leadership Development
ORL 4510	Building the 21st-Century Organization
ORL 4520	Principles of Financing for Organizations
ORL 4910	Research Practices and Applications
ORL 4901	Capstone Project
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ORL 4902	Capstone Seminar
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ORL 4904	Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar

Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

GS 4020	Culture, Identity, and Power
GS 4050	Diversity and Organizational Structure
HRA 4170	The Inclusive Organization
ORL 4420	Leading Change for Transformation

Elective Courses

Popular electives for students in the Organizational Leadership program include:

HC 4300	Health Equity and Justice
HC 4305	Aging in Healthcare
GS 4040	Managing Across Cultures
ORL 4125	Evaluate and Sustain Change
GS 4140	Contemporary Racial and Ethnic Relations
ORL 4400	Leading Strategic Planning in Organizations
HRA 4520	HR Change Management

Elective courses may be chosen from among non-core and concentration courses in the academic program, and you may also select courses in other University College graduate programs. Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals.

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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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Interested in a graduate certificate?

Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Organizational Leadership.

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Career Outcomes

Predicted outcomes for graduates of Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, more than 70% of the world’s purchasing power is located outside of the United States, inspiring businesses to venture overseas. Career opportunities continue to grow for professionals who possess a sophisticated knowledge of timely global issues and trends, and who can work effectively across diverse organizational structures.

While many organizations are looking to expand overseas, the diversity of the American population continues to grow including workplace and school populations. This academic year, Aurora Public Schools had students from more than 130 countries that spoke more than 160 languages, and 36.8% of students at Denver Public Schools were English language learners. As diversity grows, cultural competence will be a crucial skill for professionals that work with diverse populations.

Job Titles

Educator/Teacher

Cross-Cultural Trainer

Business Consultant

International Relations Specialist

NGO Director

Program Officer

Policy Analyst

Public Affairs Manager

Program Officer Salary: National Average

$66,717

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Organizational Leadership

“Every single class taught me something that I didn’t know before. Every single class had the capacity for me to grow with other people—even online.” —Mario Burton, 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.

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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.

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