Master's Concentration

Strategic Innovation and Change

Organizations need to innovate to stay ahead, but how do you navigate the change that comes with new ideas? Learn what it takes to fulfill the vision and mission of an organization in the age of continual change. You’ll enhance and cultivate your skills in strategic planning, entrepreneurship, and change management in this program designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to thrive in start-ups or well-established organizations.

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At a Glance

Classes Begin
January 8
Format
Evening or Online
Term Length
10 Weeks
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
Master's Degree
Tuition
$38,688
Time
As few as 18 months
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Free Application


University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.

Skills You'll Learn


Initiate and manage a strategic planning process


Conduct the process of environmental scanning


Manage organizational change initiatives

Curriculum

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Strategic Innovation and Change requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).

All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.

5
Core Courses
4
Concentration Courses
3
Elective Courses

Elective courses may be chosen from among non core and concentration courses in the Organizational Leadership 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.

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 Strategic Innovation and Change.

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 Strategic Innovation and Change


Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 14% over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.


From major software upgrades to company mergers, organizational change can be a very complex, confusing, and costly process, which requires competent change managers.


More organizations are hiring change management consultants to ensure the best possible returns on their investments.

Job Titles

Business Development Analyst
Change Leader
Consultant
Director of Strategy and Innovation
Human Resources Manager
Product Management Director
Project Manager
Strategic Innovation Officer

Business Development Analyst Salary: National Average

$61,815
(Glassdoor)

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Flexible Online Classes

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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