The organizational development certificate program consists of five graduate courses (15 academic credits) that may also be applied toward a Master's degree in business administration by completing additional courses (22 academic credits). All courses are offered on an accelerated basis, meeting one night a week, 6-9:30 p.m., over 8 weeks at our Frederick Campus.

Applications are accepted year-round. Classes for certificate cohorts begin in August. Students wishing to combine a certificate with a MBA can begin MBA classes in spring, summer, or fall.

Eligibility Requirements

Individuals wishing to apply for admission into the graduate certificate program in Organizational Development must have completed a Bachelor’s degree and must satisfy the following:

• Completed application; Apply online
• Nonrefundable $35 application fee; Checks made payable to Mount St. Mary's University
• Submit all transcript(s) from accredited institutions
• Must satisfy one of the following:
• 2.75 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average, or;
• Five full years of relevant, professional business experience (résumé required), or;
• 500 minimum score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)