Masters Degrees in Organisational Development, USA

• A letter of intent written by the applicant expressing professional and educational goals as applied to the program.
• Submission of two letters of recommendation, using the required recommendation form.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.

E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 315-267-2165

Visit http://www.potsdam.edu/graduate to view the full application checklist and online application.

The Master of Science in Education in Organizational Performance & Leadership Technology is intended to prepare students for careers in human performance improvement, training, and development. The program is also targeted for individuals seeking careers in leadership or management positions in organizations such as higher education, social service agencies and the military. This program is designed for candidates who do not seek an Initial or Professional New York State teaching certificate. Program start dates: Summer, Fall, Spring.

Required Program Courses
Minimum of 36 credit hours:

IT 502, Organizational Development
IT 607, Organizational Leadership
IT 615, Critical Issues in Performance and Leadership Technology
IT 635, Research and Theory on Communication and Performance
IT 648, Principles of Performance Technology
IT 653, Instructional Planning and Development Process
IT 654, Program Evaluation IT 658, Needs Assessment (Culminating Experience)

Three electives focusing on management, training, or hardware utilization: 9 credit hours

One elective focusing on technology: 3 credit hours

Automatic admission options exist for this program.

Uniqueness of Program

This program accepts students whose undergraduate background is in a wide variety of majors and areas. Program faculty advisors accommodate individual needs and schedules of students, and encourage student internships.

Success Stories

Graduates of the program have obtained positions in but not limited to higher education; coordinators; career counselors; instructors; and admissions into PhD programs.

Testimonials

“The Organizational, Performance, and Leadership Technology program provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in a wide variety of fields. After working in Human Resources for a while, I found my true passion working in higher education.” —Kyle Fennell, ’07

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• A letter of intent written by the applicant expressing professional and educational goals as applied to the program.
• Submission of two letters of recommendation, using the required recommendation form.
• Résumé or curriculum vitae.

E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 315-267-2165

Visit http://www.potsdam.edu/graduate to view the full application checklist and online application.

The Master of Science in Education in Organizational Leadership is offered exclusively on the campus of Jefferson Community College in Watertown, New York. Students who have successfully completed this program or who are currently enrolled in this program are typically employed in higher education, small business ownership, instructional design, various civilian positions within the military, management positions in health insurance, assisted living, and a municipal housing authority. Program start date: Fall

Required Program Courses
Minimum of 36 credit hours

Foundation Courses:
IT 502, Organizational Development
IT 607, Organizational Leadership
IT 648, Principles of Performance Technology
IT 654, Program Evaluation

Controlled Elective Courses:
IT 503, Team Building
IT 602, Human Resources
IT 603, Policies, Issues, and Ethics in Professional Practice
IT 609, Conflict Resolution
IT 610, Change Processes

Performance Technology Courses:
IT 545, Preparing and Delivering Professional Presentations
IT 614, Technology in Education

Culminating Experience:
IT 658, Needs Assessment (Culminating Experience)

Uniqueness of Program

Students are enrolled in two courses per semester, one course in each Winterim mini-session, and two courses during the first Summer session. All instruction is offered in a blended delivery technique, in which classes meet alternate weeks in the evening, or on Saturdays. There are also regular online internet-based individual and team discussions.

Testimonials

“People are diverse; jobs are diverse – your only way to be successful is an education that addresses…diversity! This program has done just that for me. It is great to be equipped with an arsenal of tools to address any issues on the work floor with confidence. This program will elevate anyone from good to great!”

“The Watertown Organizational Leadership pro- gram is an enriching program that has allowed me to achieve personal and professional goals. The practical concepts and theories explored are relevant to beginning or seasoned leaders. I wish I had done this ten years earlier.”

“The topics covered in the Organizational Leadership program are timely and relevant to issues impacting organizations today. This program has given me the tools to implement strategies in my daily work and has made me a better leader.”

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The Social Innovation and Not-for-Profit Management concentration, part of the graduate major in Management, offers students business and management skills applicable to not-for-profit work. A person wishing to work in the not-for-profit field is not necessarily someone who is disinterested in making a profit. It may well be that this individual has invested many years in the for-profit rough-and-tumble world and now feels drawn to giving back to the community in a less aggressive, less competitive endeavor. This field also may appeal to the more humanitarian-minded individual who is just starting a career. The not-for-profit’s primary goal is not to increase shareholder value; rather it is to fulfill some socially desirable need. A not-for-profit venture operates successfully because of keen business savvy and excellent management know-how. The emphasis in this enterprise is on stewardship, and all support—financial and otherwise—must be used as directed by the donors, and management must be held accountable for every aspect of the operation.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Management is offered by the Department of Management in the Jennings A. Jones College of Business. This program, with three concentrations, offers students planning, communication, and ethical decision-making skills through experiential learning in which they will find themselves in the trenches of the real-world work environment. Each concentration—Social Innovation and Not-for-Profit Management, Organizational Leadership, and Supply Chain Management—includes a capstone project in which students will partner with an organization in the industry or non-profit sector.

Career

If your desire is to enrich the lives of those in need through education and service, then working in a not-for-profit organization can be richly rewarding. Not-for-profit management is no less demanding than upper-level positions in the corporate world. Successful humanitarian and outreach programs require a rock-solid work ethic. Because not-for-profit enterprises depend greatly on a volunteer work force, the need for professional leadership is paramount. Examples of career opportunities include areas such as:

Child advocacy
Communications
Corporate management
Education
Food distribution
Health and aging
Homeless outreach
Housing and economic development
Service industries
Social justice

Because this program is relatively new, employer information is still being compiled. Following are examples of employers of Management graduates and Career Fair participants:

American Cellular
Automatic Data Processing
CalsonicKansei North America
Chick-Fil-A Murfreesboro
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
Enterprise
Ettain Group
Insight Global, Inc.
Internal Data Resources
Liberty Mutual
Modern Woodmen of America
Nissan North America
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
PepsiCo Foodservice
Sherwin-Williams
State Farm Insurance
Target Stores
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VA)
The Hershey Company
Walter Meier Manufacturing

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The value of education is recognized as increasingly critical to the successful workplace, and the need for teachers and trainers to develop that education has grown exponentially. This Training and Development concentration offers preparation for teaching adults in the corporate training environment or facilitating courses in an online environment. Working professionals can complete the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) degree entirely online with courses available 24/7. Graduates may use this program to help earn promotions and more income, change careers, gain marketable skills, and assist with professional development. Students can choose a specialization by picking two classes from six electives involving computer-based technology for e-training, e-training advanced instructional design, engaging adult online learners, project planning and scheduling, human resources management, HR law, and workplace diversity. The program culminates with a professional project.

MTSU offers the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.), an online program designed for working professionals, with three concentrations available: Human Resources Leadership, Strategic Leadership, and Training and Development.

Each M.P.S. program consists of 9 hours of core requirements, 21 hours related directly to the concentration, and a 3-hour culminating professional project.

Career

The Training and Development master’s program is designed for those interested in organizational needs analysis, instructional design, human resources management, and other areas of training and development. Some potential career paths for graduates from this program:

Human resources manager
Company training manager

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Plot the academic course that meets your professional needs by choosing from three options built into the MEd in Business/Workforce Development.

Select from a business specialization with a possible path toward teaching certification, a workforce specialization focusing on training and technology, and an administrative specialization targeting curriculum development and supervision of vocational programs.

Designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of individuals, this program includes a common core of 18 credits, plus 12 credits of courses in your specialization that meet your professional needs and interest.

BUSINESS SPECIALIZATION

The Business specialization is of interest to individuals desiring to enhance their knowledge of pedagogy, study current business issues and trends, and expand the use of technology in the learning environment. In addition, an opportunity is available for an individual to complete the requirements for initial Pennsylvania K-12 teaching certification in Business, Computer, and Information Technology (business education). This opportunity requires the completion of additional course work beyond the 30 credits required for the MEd.

WORKFORCE SPECIALIZATION

The Workforce specialization is of interest to individuals desiring to broaden their understanding of business, to enhance their knowledge of industry training, and to update their understanding of new technologies used in the workforce.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIZATION

The Administrative specialization provides an option for candidates interested in curriculum development and supervision of vocational programs. An enhancement of this specialization is the opportunity to complete the requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Education certification as a supervisor of vocational education. This opportunity requires the completion of additional coursework beyond the 30 credits required for the MEd.

Courses can be taken on either a full- or part-time basis, with classes offered during the evening; a full schedule of course offerings is available in the summer. Needs of each student are addressed through individual attention, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for original research.

Upon admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research, the student is assigned an advisor to assist in tailoring the program to meet individual goals. This flexibility is a key feature of the program.

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In our master’s program in Health Services Administration, you’ll pursue courses designed to provide you with marketable skills in human resources, health care delivery, and health care administration. This degree can lead you into leadership positions in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, insurance companies, and health organizations (nonprofit and for-profit).

WHY A MASTER’S IN HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AT IUP?

The role of a health services administrator includes the specialized application of employment relations knowledge, the improvement of individual and public health, and the enhancement of health delivery systems. This program provides students with an effective balance of coursework in health services, employee relations, and research methodology that will enable them to excel in this role.

A one-of-a-kind program; our program is not a health policy nor a health care administration program, but rather it offers a unique combination of health policy, health care administration, and employment relations all in a single program.

Flexible delivery—our courses are offered part-time, weekday evenings, and online to accommodate working professionals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

-Use financial systems, organizational structures, and market strategies to achieve optimum performance in health care organizations.
-Analyze legislative, regulatory, and political processes and their impact on health services.
-Analyze ethical and legal imperatives influencing health care.
-Exhibit leadership skills in conflict resolution, human resource management, change theory, interpersonal relations, and effective negotiations.
-Manage information resources (statistical and nonstatistical analysis) to assist in effective decision making.
-Conduct research addressing health care issues and focusing on outcome measurements.
-Analyze the health of populations, determinants of health, health risks, and behaviors in diverse populations.

GAIN ACADEMIC EXPERTISE FROM TWO DEPARTMENTS

The Master of Science in Health Services Administration degree consists of 36 credits. The Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions will offer 18 credits and the Department of Employment and Labor Relations will offer 15.

Students choose one three-credit elective from IUP courses that are appropriate for their needs and interests and meet the program objectives. Courses offered by the Employment and Labor Relations, Sociology, and Psychology departments might be of particular interest to students for this elective.

Students that anticipate continuing their education in a doctoral program could choose to complete a thesis instead of an elective course. The thesis would require six credit hours, bringing their degree total to 39 credits.

CHECK OUT YOUR OPTIONS: FOUR CAMPUS LOCATIONS, ONLINE CLASSES

With four campus sites as well as online learning options, you can make academic arrangements that suit your situation. Our main campus is in Indiana, Pennsylvania. We also offer these degrees through three other campus locations in the state: Harrisburg, Monroeville, and at our Northpointe campus (between Kittanning and Pittsburgh).

BE DONE IN ONE, TAKE TWO FOR TWO, OR MORE

You can complete the master’s degree in one year full-time, take the option of one online course and one evening course over two years, or spread the courses out over as many as five years. Choose what works best for you.

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Deepen your leadership competencies, refine your business acumen, and broaden your experience in solving global business issues with an Executive MBA (EMBA).

Designed for working professionals and executives who are prepared to take on additional leadership responsibilities, EMBA enables you to meet your professional goals.

The Executive MBA offers an experience-based curriculum rooted in sustainability, ethics, and collaboration. Earn your MBA in an educational environment that fits your life as a working professional.

EXECUTIVE MBA

- 20-month program begins in August 2017 and ends May 2019
- Classes meet once per month on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Seminar classes promote active learning in a dynamic setting
- Eight years of professional experience required; Bachelor's degree from accredited institution required
- GMAT (may be waived on a case-by-case basis)
- Program Fee and Financing Options
- Located in San Francisco's SoMa district at USF’s Downtown Campus
- Accredited by the AACSB, the highest standard of achievement held only by 5% of business schools worldwide

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Learn to enhance organizational effectiveness and resiliency with relevant theory and interdisciplinary knowledge.

Acquire skills in organizational assessment, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation that will prepare you to assume a leadership role.

Our program was designed with working professionals in mind. Evening and weekend class times accommodate your busy schedule, while small class sizes and a unique cohort system promote richer relationships and a more hands-on experience.

PROGRAM DETAILS

- Typical program length is 21 months, with 32 credits
- Classes scheduled one night a week and/or Saturdays
- Minimum of two years of professional work experience
- Wide range of scholarship and financial aid options
- Offered at the USF Downtown San Francisco campus
- Accredited by the AACSB, the highest standard of achievement held only by 5% of business schools worldwide

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