Organizational Leadership Graduate Program 2021/2022

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 at 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.

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.

18 MONTHS

SAMPLE MASTER’S DEGREE SCHEDULE

YEAR ONE

YEAR TWO

QTR. 1

QTR. 2

QTR. 3

QTR. 4

QTR. 5

QTR. 6

2 Classes

2 Classes

2 Classes

2 Classes

2 Classes

2 Classes

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.

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.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Fundamentals of Organization 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.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Principles of Project Management -Project Contracts and Procurement -Project Risk and Quality Management -Project Management Dynamics

STRATEGIC INNOVATION AND CHANGE

STRATEGIC

INNOVATION &

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.

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.

CONCENTRATION COURSES

-Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management -Fundamentals of Supply Chain Planning -Fundamentals of Supply Chain Execution -Structured Problem Solving in Supply Chain Management

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.

2021/2022 TUITION

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Master’s Degree $35,712 Graduate Certificate $17,856 Specialized Certificate $11,904

• Application • Official Transcripts • Résumé

• Personal Statement (master’s only)

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.

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 SPRING 2022

FALL 2022

Application Deadline February 11 Classes Start March 28

Application Deadline July 29 Classes Start September 12

SUMMER 2022 Application Deadline April 29 Classes Start June 13

ENROLLMENT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION:

MISSED THE DEADLINE?

We allow our students to take up to three classes before they have to submit their completed application.

WINTER 2023 Ask about starting as a non-degree Application Deadline November 4 student!

Classes Start January 3

KATELYN PHILLIPS Enrollment Manager 303-871-3014 katelyn.phillips@du.edu

Learn more and apply at universitycollege.du.edu.

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