Online MA/OC Program Objectives

Curriculum and instructional design are focused on the following learning-centered program objectives. Students who complete the MA/OC will be prepared to:

• Attain a solid foundation in the theory and practice of organizational design and behavior
• Achieve competency in recognizing and reconciling cultural differences effecting change and development
• Understand change and development theories and practices from a systemic, holistic perspective
• Be able to critically evaluate the effectiveness of various change and development models and methods in both global and local contexts
• Understand the dynamics of change; in particular, innovational diffusion, change leadership, knowledge management, problem solving, and technology transfer
• Be able to work with various stakeholders to design and implement effective and sustainable change and development initiatives
• Be able to assess and measure important aspects of change and development, such as organizational culture, innovation diffusion, performance improvements, and the success/failure of change initiatives
• Be able to conduct both primary and secondary research to investigate change and development issues and related problems
• Understand the global-wide change and development profession, including the roles of consultants, change agents, educators, political leaders, non-profit administrators, and corporate executives