Organizational Development Certificate Information

In today’s competitive economy, organizations need to understand the process and dynamics of change to keep pace with the rapidly changing landscape. The certificate in Organizational Development provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enable organizations to improve their effectiveness, enhance performance, and develop their employees at all levels. All Organizational Development certificate courses are offered as a cohort at the Frederick Campus.

The certificate program consists of five graduate courses. These five courses (15 academic credits) can be applied toward an MBA degree, if a student chooses to complete seven additional courses (22 academic credits). A formal declaration of intent to pursue the MBA is required if a student chooses to pursue the MBA after completing the organizational development certificate.

Required Courses (15 Credits)

A student may earn a graduate certificate in organizational development by successfully completing the following five courses:

• MBA 560 - Individual Assessment and Development
• MBA 561 - Understanding Systems, Culture, and Change
• MBA 562 - Consulting and Facilitation Skills
• MBA 563 - Organizational Assessment and Intervention
• MBA 564 - Feedback and Integration