Program Information
Degree Offered
M.A. in Organizational Systems, Ph.D. in Organizational Systems
Format: Hybrid
Program Description:
In an increasingly complex world, organizations seek professional leaders to help them creatively adapt, respond, anticipate, and plan for change. If you are interested in the dynamics of group interaction and collaborative process, obtaining a degree in Organizational Systems will prepare you to lead systemic change in business, education, the environment, healthcare, government, politics, non-profits, human resource departments, employee training and development, and many other kinds of communities and groups.
As an option, you may decide to earn a specialized graduate degree in the Leadership of Sustainable Systems. If you prefer, these new-found skills can be applied to a career as an executive coach or management consultant.
Whether you are at the beginning of your career or an established leader who wants to take your work to the next level, our programs will help you master these 21st century skills:
• Managing an applied research or development project within an organization or community committed to change.
• Interacting effectively with leaders and team members from diverse backgrounds and institutional contexts.
• Maintaining an always open mind about new models of organizational systems by focusing on human needs, behaviors, and cultures within the context of natural and designed environments.
You will work closely with faculty who are not just scholars, but also sought-after business leaders and consultants who work firsthand on the cutting edge of globalization, information technology, and new management practices.
Accreditation:
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Saybrook Graduate School and R
Eligibility Requirements:
For MA, bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. For PhD, bachelor’s and master’s from a regionally accredited institution. Recommended GPA of 3.0.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition In-State Full Time:
22560 USD
Financial Aid Offered: Yes
Classification: Other Specialized Institutions
Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit
Locale: Large City
Size & Settings: Under 1,000