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The McColl Master of Science in Organization
Development develops skilled change agents who are dedicated to improving
personal and organizational performance through the utilization of
behavioral science interventions in planned change efforts. The MSOD
is a 36-credit hour program designed for working professional who are
interested in designing and leading organizational change.
The McColl MSOD curriculum is particularly unique
because it includes an emphasis on coaching and leadership development.
Students have the opportunity to graduate with an MS in Organization
Development and a Certificate in Coaching.
Although the program will be appropriate for a
wide and diverse range of professionals, the program will especially benefit
the following:
- Internal and External OD
Consultants
- Human Resource Managers and
Generalists
- Training and Development
Managers
- Internal and External
Executive Coaches
- Organizational Effectiveness
Managers
- Facilitators, Trainers and
Coaches
The MSOD program curriculum is designed for the
needs of working professionals and provides a flexible part-time, evening
schedule. Students can finish in as little as two years, or spread
their coursework across multiple semesters to accommodate personal schedules
and needs.
The McColl MSOD curriculum includes:
Core Courses
Program Courses: Perspective, Process and Practice
Electives
Most classes meet one evening per week from
6-8:45pm, Monday through Thursday. You may begin the program in the
fall or spring term.
In order to be considered for admission as a
degree candidate to the MSOD program, an applicant must hold a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited institution and have five years of professional
work experience.
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Program Length |
2.5 - 4
years (dependent upon number of credit hours completed each term) |
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Program Start Date |
January or September |
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Classes |
Weekday evenings (6:00 - 8:45 p.m.);
some Saturdays |
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Format |
Flexible program allows students to finish in two to four years.
Most courses meet one evening per week from 6:00 - 8:45 p.m. |
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Emphasis |
- Coaching certification
program offered (additional 3 - 15 credit hours). (The McColl School is
an ICF Accredited Institution) |
Accreditation
Queens University of Charlotte is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award
associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call
404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Queens University of
Charlotte.
The business programs of Queens University of Charlotte are accredited by the
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and by
AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business.
Leadership Development
Leadership development is the cornerstone of the McColl School experience.
The leadership program is designed to facilitate the development of your
personal leadership philosophy, style and demonstrated effectiveness by including access to national and community
leaders through the Leaders In Action Lecture Series and our Executives In
Residence program. Students also explore their leadership
philosophy
through individualized professional coaching and a community
leadership
assignment. To view
more information about the Leadership Development Course, click here.
Accessible, Qualified Faculty
The talented and engaging McColl School faculty
brings extensive experience as educators, corporate executives and
management consultants to the classroom. They call on this background
to ensure that their teaching is relevant and reality-based. An important consideration for our
students is that our faculty is readily available and accessible outside the
classroom as well. They welcome this contact with students and expect
students to take advantage of the same.
To view more information about the faculty, click
here.
Intimate Learning Environment
Class size typically ranges from 12 to 25 students per class. Classes
are highly interactive with appropriate combinations of presentations,
discussions, case studies, and group/individual projects. Prospective
students are encouraged to experience this environment first-hand by
visiting a class. For more information about visiting a class, please
contact the McColl School Graduate Admissions Office.
We Invite you to Learn More!
To Register for an upcoming
Information Session, click here.
To view more information
about admissions requirements, click here.
To view more information about the Coaching
Certificate Program, click here.
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