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MSOCP.OCPM - Master of Science in Organizational Change and Project Management

Program Information

Department(s)

Program Long Title

Master of Science in Organizational Change and Project Management

Credential Designation

Master of Science (MS)

Program Code

MSOCP.OCPM

Program Level

GR

College/School

Business

Program Description

The Master of Science in Organizational Change and Project Management is a specialized STEM degree emphasizing innovative leadership and decision-making focused on leading organizational change initiatives and large-scale projects. The curriculum and teaching methodologies challenge leaders to develop forward-thinking ideas and strategies to effectively lead organizational change initiatives while winning the hearts and minds of key stakeholders. Students will learn sound project management principles to create, organize, and execute effective project strategies to ensure successful implementations.

Degree Requirements

Free Form Requirements

MS IN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS  

To be granted full admission for any graduate degree program, applicants must meet the requirements for Full Admission to the Graduate School along with any additional requirements for a specific degree.  Applications for admission to a master's program are processed by the Graduate Admissions Office in conjunction with the relevant Program Director. 

Some degree programs may include additional requirements for admission that are supplemental to the Graduate School’s requirements.  Admission to one graduate program does not guarantee admission to another.  

Full Admission 

Applicants who meet all of the criteria listed below may be granted full admission to the Graduate School.  

  1. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. 

  2. Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission. 

  3. A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work. 

  4. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members. 

  5. A current, professional résumé.  

Applicants seeking admission will be required to submit the following: 

  • A formal  Application for Admission to pursue a specified master's degree program.  The application will ask applicants for a Statement of Purpose outlining reasons for seeking admission and showing compatibility with DBU’s mission. 

  • Official transcripts from each institution attended as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student. 

  • Two letters of recommendation from non-family members. 

  • A current, professional résumé. 

  • Any additional requirements requested by a specific degree program. 

Provisional Admission 

Applicants admitted under Provisional Admission must fulfill the conditions of this status as identified by the Master's Degrees Admission Committee in order to continue in the program past 12 hours. Students under Provisional Admission must maintain a 3.0 GPA and receive no grades below "B." Students admitted under Provisional Admission will be granted Full Admission upon successful completion of 12 credit hours and fulfillment of the conditions of their admission as determined by the Master's Degrees Admission Committee. 

In addition, the Master's Degrees Admission Committee will review the following criteria as it strives to take a holistic view of the applicant in order to determine the likelihood of success in the MSOCP program:  

·        A likelihood for academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher. (The Master's Degrees Admission Committee may take into consideration the student's trend performance across 60 hours of undergraduate coursework as it reviews undergraduate performance for students with a GPA of less than 3.0.) Therefore, students with a GPA lower that 3.0 are eligible for provisional admission only.

·        Five or more years of significant, substantive managerial/leadership experience that may be evidenced through a combination of résumé review, applicant interview, work portfolio, employer recommendations, and a professional certification.

·        12 hours of graduate work from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

36

BUAD 5303 - Essentials for Business Analysis and Leadership (Must be taken in the first semester)

MANA 5302 - Quantitative Analysis and Modeling for Decision-Making

MANA 5310 - Ethical Leadership

MANA 6314 - Organizational Change and Development

MANA 5333 - Operations and Quality Management

MANA 6358 - Business Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

MANA 6371 - Motivating and Vision-Casting

MSITM 6320 - Agile Project Management

PROJ 5301 - Project Management Foundations

PROJ 6302 - Assessing, Managing, and Mitigating Project Risk

PROJ 6303 - Project Approaches and Strategy

PROJ 6304 - Planning and Managing Resources Capstone

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED

36

(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. 

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites. 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 

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