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Organizational Change Graduate Certificate

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Contact Information
Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs

For more information, contact Penny St. John using the information above.

Eligibility

Students do not need to be enrolled in a graduate degree program at MU to participate in the program.

About the Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change is a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector approach to the theory and practice of transforming organizations and communities in a technologically advanced and global economy. Students will have an opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies appropriate to the advanced study and diagnosis of evolving and emerging organizations and communities in the public, private, and nonprofit arena. They will find a curriculum supportive of careers in academics, management, and consulting.

Plan of Study

Students must complete 12 credit hours to receive the certificate.

Required Courses

  • Public Affairs 8610:Group Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
  • Public Affairs 8620: Organizational Analysis and Change
  • Public Affairs 8630: Organizational Change in a Community and Global Context

Elective Courses

The fourth course is an elective chosen in consultation with the certificate director from among the courses offered by the Truman School or by another graduate unit at MU.