MASTER’S DEGREE & GRADUATE CERTIFICATES | ONLINE OR EVENINGS
ORGANIZATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
Cultivate your ethical leadership prowess as you learn to integrate strategy, innovation, and the emerging practices that inspire individuals and connect mission to values within organizations. As you progress in your own leadership development, uncover the ways effective leadership can transform lives, work, and social impact. You’ll learn how to effectively manage change, people, and processes within dynamic environments across sectors.
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP COURSES CORE COURSES -Leadership Development -Building the 21st Century Organization -Principles of Financing for Organizations -Research Practices and Applications -Capstone Project or Seminar
ELECTIVE COURSES Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Organizational Leadership program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs in collaboration with your academic advisor.
HUMAN CAPITAL IN ORGANIZATIONS
HUMAN CAPITAL
IN ORGANIZATIONS
Do you want to learn how best to motivate and manage people to achieve organizational success? Learn to integrate change within your organization through improved performance of employees, teams, and departments. Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Integrating Personal and Organizational Success -Developing Human Capital in Organizations -Values-Driven Decision Making -Strategic Organizational Partnerships
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Learn the history and challenges of organizational development and utilize the skills to create a productive culture across all organizational sizes, sectors, and types. Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Fundamentals of Organizational Development -Organizational Culture and Organizational Development Impacts -Team Interventions -Evaluate and Sustain Change
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Gain practical experience in using the tools and techniques of effective project management in a program developed to parallel the PMI® Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide. Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Principles of Project Management -Project Contracts & Procurement -Project Risk and Quality Management -Project Management Dynamics
STACK YOUR CREDENTIALS
SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN
Master’s Degree: 12 Courses (48 Credits) Graduate Certificate: 6 Courses (24 Credits) Specialized Certificate: 4 Courses (16 Credits)
Align mission, vision, people, resources, and goals to maximize success and value over time for an organization; develop and sustain a fiscally responsible organization; contextualize the structural, cultural, and technological landscapes impacting organizations.
STRATEGIC INNOVATION AND CHANGE Broaden and deepen your skills in strategy, innovation, and change management in this program designed to provide leaders with the knowledge needed to thrive in any sector.
STRATEGIC
Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate
INNOVATION &
CHANGE
CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Leading Strategic Planning in Organizations -Principles of Environmental Scanning -Leading Change for Transformation -Leading a Culture of Organizational Innovation
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Looking to be a leader within the fast-growing field of supply chain? Cultivate your leadership skills and learn the six pillars of supply chain management (design, procurement, planning, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainability) in this handson program. You’ll learn to solve real-world supply chain management issues, cultivate connections to the industry, and gain insight to the intersection of supply chain and business. Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management -Fundamentals of Supply Chain Planning -Fundamentals of Supply Chain Execution -Supply Chain Management Practicum
24 MONTHS
18 MONTHS
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CAREER OUTLOOK
Professionals looking to advance their organizational leadership career can find opportunities in various industries including healthcare, information services, finance, oil and gas, construction, business services, and manufacturing, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The outlook for training and development professionals is expected to increase by 8% through 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In many industries, employees are required to take on additional education and skill development courses throughout their careers, creating demand for those with training and development skills. The Project Management Institute found that organizations that employ change management professionals are 34% more likely to meet their project goals, and 27% are more likely to do so on budget. Our graduates have positions such as Client Engagement Manager, Director of Operations, Business Development Manager, Organizational Development Consultant, and People and Culture Officer.
THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADVANTAGE
As the University of Denver’s college of professional and continuing studies, University College delivers a personalized education from a top 100 university, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Nearly 25 years ago, we launched online programming at the University of Denver. Since then, technology and education have evolved. What remains the same is our commitment to delivering a personalized student experience through small class sizes and dedicated academic advisors. At DU’s University College, you’re not just a number and we’re not just another online program. Discover what more than two decades of leading in online education gets you at universitycollege.du.edu.
2020/2021 TUITION
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Master’s Degree $35,040 Graduate Certificate $17,520 Specialized Certificate $11,680
• Application • Official Transcripts
ADMISSION • A regionally accredited baccalaureate • 2.5 GPA (or equivalent) No GRE or GMAT required for admission because we believe test scores don’t tell the whole story.
• Personal Statement (master’s only) • Resume (master’s only)
No application fee! University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.
DEADLINES FALL 2020
SPRING 2021
Application Deadline July 31 Classes Start September 14
Application Deadline February 12 We allow our students to take up to Classes Start March 29 three classes before they have to submit their completed application. SUMMER 2021 Ask about starting as a non-degree Application Deadline April 30 student! Classes Start June 14
WINTER 2021 Application Deadline November 6 Classes Start January 4
ENROLLMENT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION:
KATELYN PHILLIPS Enrollment Manager 303-871-3014 katelyn.phillips@du.edu
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