Organization Development

Overview

With changes in globalization, information technology and managerial innovation, organizations need professionals to build systems to support and improve both people and performance in the workplace. Professionals in organization development help build adaptable organizations while advancing employee capabilities to achieve higher levels of success.  

The master's degree in Organization Development offered at the Roosevelt University helps students develop expertise in the theories and practices of organization development, a systematic approach to improving productivity and competence in organizational settings.  Students seeking an MA in organizational development will complete twelve courses to form a foundation of knowledge that will prepare them to assess organizational and individual needs, identify and implement solutions, and generate support.

Standards

Every business needs an expert in improvement, whether it's a consultant or in-house. Through a series of courses, students will receive extensive training in workplace learning; instructional methods and delivery; instructional design models and theories; evaluation; and the latest technologies used in adult learning. Students will develop highly marketable skills that will prepare them to reshape tomorrow's workforce.

Career Options:

• Human capital development, senior director

• Human resources, facilitator and coach

• Leadership development

• Talent acquisition and management

• Organizational effectiveness consultant

• Performance improvement consultant

• Organization development director

• Change management consultant