MASTER’S DEGREE & GRADUATE CERTIFICATES | ONLINE OR EVENINGS
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONS
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.
FIVE REQUIRED CORE COURSES -Leadership Development -Building the 21st Century Organization -Principles of Financing for Organizations -Research Practices and Applications -Capstone Project or Seminar
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 manage 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, challenges, and successes of organizational development and its role in creating 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
PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP Develop strategies to strengthen and enhance an organization’s reputation and donor support while building vital communications through strong and lasting leadership.
PHILANTHROPIC
LEADERSHIP
Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Philanthropy Roles and Practices -Cultivating and Sustaining Donor Relations -Principles of Finance for Fundraising -Principles of Strategic Fundraising
ELECTIVE COURSES Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Leadership and Organizations program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs with approval from the academic director. Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.
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 Management Tools & Techniques -Project Management Dynamics
STRATEGIC INNOVATION AND CHANGE Broaden and deepen your skills in strategy, innovation, entrepreneurism, and change management in this program designed to provide leaders with the knowledge needed to thrive in any sector.
STRATEGIC
INNOVATION &
Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate
CHANGE
CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Leading Strategic Planning in Organizations -Principles of Environmental Scanning -Leading Change for Transformation -Leading a Culture of Organizational Innovation
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
YEAR ONE
18 MONTHS
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
YEAR ONE
24 MONTHS
YEAR TWO
QTR. 1
QTR. 2
QTR. 3
QTR. 4
QTR. 5
QTR. 6
QTR. 7
QTR. 8
1 Class
2 Classes
1 Class
2 Classes
1 Class
2 Classes
2 Classes
1 Class
CAREER OUTLOOK
The Non-profit Employment Trends Survey predicts 22% of new organizational positions will be in finance, administration, and operations—so be prepared to take on a leadership role! Whether managing a project or change, you’ll be in high demand. The Project Management Institute reveals 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 Development Director, Client Engagement Manager, Director of Operations, Senior Director of Philanthropy, and Business Development Manager.
THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADVANTAGE
At University College, courses are offered 100% online or evenings on campus at the University of Denver—a top 100 university, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Finish your master’s degree in 18 months or earn a graduate certificate in less than a year! Hone your talent and add new skills with career-focused courses designed for busy adults.
ENROLLMENT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION:
ALYSSA ANDERSON Enrollment Manager 303.871.3014 alyssa.anderson@du.edu
2018/2019 TUITION
Learn more and apply at universitycollege.du.edu.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Master’s Degree $32,928 Graduate Certificate $16,464 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.
• Application • Official Transcripts • Personal Statement (master’s only)
• Resume (master’s only) • Two References (master’s only)
Master’s Application Fee: $75 Certificate Application Fee: $50
DEADLINES FALL 2018
SPRING 2019
Application Deadline August 10 Classes Start September 10
Application Deadline February 8 Classes Start April 1
WINTER 2019
SUMMER 2019
Application Deadline October 26 Classes Start January 7
Application Deadline April 26 Classes Start June 17
MISSED THE DEADLINE? We allow our students to take up to three classes before they have to submit their completed application. Ask about starting as a non-degree student.
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