The Master of Science in Organizational Management focuses on individual behavior, group dynamics, organizational processes and structures, and their interactions. This master s program is appropriate for individuals seeking to develop interpersonal and organizational skills applicable for a wide variety of work settings and is designed for people who hold responsible positions in organizations. It is of particular interest to individuals whose careers have led them into supervisory and project management responsibilities in the private sector as well as in social and public agencies, and who wish to develop a better understanding of organizational settings.
Students examine a variety of disciplinary perspectives relevant for understanding organizations.
They are challenged to critically examine their assumptions about organizations and develop personal theories of action for different organizational dynamics. The Organizational Management program provides a setting in which participants build on their experience and, complementing it with the professional expertise of the faculty, develop a more thorough understanding of organizational processes. Our faculty is committed to helping participants become more effective in their various organizational settings through a focus on the ambiguous link between theory and practice. Through class assignments and projects, students link course goals and objectives with the problems, dilemmas, and opportunities, which confront them in their own organizational settings. They combine organizational theory and research with their own perspectives and experiences in order to develop leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics.