MS – Culture, Change, and Leadership

Program Description

The Master of Science in Culture, Change, and Leadership is a program designed for those interested in organizational culture and how cultural change can be developed, implemented, and evaluated . As one of our signature programs, this experience is uniquely designed to prepare you for a rapidly evolving workplace that requires you to fully immerse yourself in change leadership . You will learn how to develop and implement cultural change initiatives and the roles of leadership and group dynamics in facilitating cultural change . Throughout the program, you will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills and will apply research methods . Opportunities abound in all types of industry for this degree, including healthcare, education, information technology, manufacturing, and sales . Every industry is subject to change in order to meet needs of market trends and customer interaction; a well-rounded individual versed in company culture, implementing change across an organization, and strong leadership qualities will be most successful.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates can look for opportunities in staff development, training and education, organizational management, human resource management, quality management, and change management.

 

(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www .bls .gov/oes/2017/may/ oes113121 .htm)

Learning Outcomes

  • Assess organizational culture and identify needed changes.
  • Analyze and critique case studies on organizational culture change initiatives.
  • Develop, design, and implement cultural change initiatives.
  • Measure the effectiveness of cultural change initiatives.
  • Analyze the effect of leadership and group dynamics on organizational culture and cultural change.
  • Apply research methodology appropriate for analyzing organizational culture.

MS – Culture, Change, and Leadership (30 Credits)


For more information on this master degree program, please refer to the University Catalog.