https://www.uwplatt.edu/program/master-organizational-change-leadership
Dr. Becca Bartusewich, Program Coordinator
Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership
Address: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
Phone: 608.342.1516
Email: bartusewichr@uwplatt.edu
Statement of Purpose
The Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership prepares graduates to fill leadership positions which require strategic change management. A graduate degree in organizational change leadership will specifically allow students to move from front-line positions in the field, which often require an undergraduate degree, to more advanced administrative positions. This program fills a need within the ranks of middle and upper management as worldwide change and, in particular, change within the business environment increase at an exponential speed.
The Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership is an integrated degree addressing such issues as the nature of change, the change process, establishing the change vision, the origins of resistance, assessing readiness for change, communication strategies, assessing stakeholders, and sustaining change.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
- Describe the scope, breadth, and function of organizational change.
- Apply different perspectives of organizational change.
- Examine the challenges of communicating and executing a plan through an integrated organizational change.
- Acquire and analyze pertinent data to act upon opportunities for improvement.
- Demonstrate the collaborative style, innovative spirit, effective communication, and leadership skills of an organizational change professional.
- Evaluate the role of ethics, culture, and societal implications as part of the change process.
Introduction
The Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership is an online program designed to accommodate the needs of working adults who want to pursue a degree while remaining employed. The program is open to persons who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have the desire to learn about organizational change leadership. It provides professionals with a convenient, practical, and high-quality course of study that allows them to develop the new skills required for managing today’s workplace while earning graduate credits toward an advanced degree.
Special Students
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or U.S. Department of Education (USDE) may register as a Special Student. Special students receive full academic credit for credit-bearing courses taken while they are on special student status. The special student may later be considered for admission into a degree program if a 3.0 grade point average has been maintained in all graduate-level work and all other admission requirements are met. All UW-Platteville graduate-level work will be included in computing the student’s academic average. Students are encouraged to talk to the appropriate program coordinator if they have questions about which courses to take as a special student. Students can earn up to 12 credits as a special student; additional credits may be allowed with special permission from the Provost Designee. A maximum of 12 credits earned as a special student may be applied to a degree-seeking program. This may limit the number of transfer credits or waivers a student may receive from other institutions.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership is earned upon the successful completion of 30-33 credit hours. All courses are three credits unless otherwise noted. Completing an emphasis area is required. For each emphasis area chosen, the final seminar paper, thesis, or capstone must relate to both the area of emphasis as well as organizational change. Graduate credits in which a grade lower than a "C-" has been earned will not be counted toward the degree; however, these lower grades will be reflected in the student's grade point average.
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| OCL 7330 | Organizational Change Leadership: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 5530 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| OCL 7410 | Intercultural Change Leadership | 3 |
| OCL 7220 | Communicating Organizational Change | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 7010 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| OCL 7200 | Strategic Thinking and Change | 3 |
| |
| Capstone | |
| Seminar Paper Research | |
| Thesis Research | |
| |
Areas of Emphasis
Healthcare Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| OCL 7600 | Change Leadership in Healthcare | 3 |
| OCL 7610 | Current Topics in Healthcare | 3 |
| 3 |
| Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | |
| Creative Problem Solving | |
| Total Credits | 9 |
Human Resources Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| OCL 7700 | Strategic Human Resources | 3 |
| OCL 7710 | Current Issues in Human Resources | 3 |
| 3 |
| Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | |
| Creative Problem Solving | |
| Talent Development | |
| Total Credits | 9 |
Project Management Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| PROJMGT 7010 | Project Management Foundations | 3 |
| PROJMGT 7020 | Leading & Managing Projects, Programs, and Portfolios | 3 |
| ACCTING 7000 | Managerial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| Interpersonal Skills for Virtual and Co-Located Project Teams | |
| Quality Management | |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Consulting Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| OCL 7510 | Consulting for Organizational Change | 3 |
| OCL 7500 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| 3 |
| Creative Problem Solving | |
| Talent Development | |
| Total Credits | 9 |
Any new elective courses will apply for all catalog years unless otherwise stated.
Plan of Study
Below is a sample plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the program requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents possible course sequence(s). A student's actual plan may differ depending on the emphasis chosen and any incoming transfer credits. This sample plan assumes readiness for each course. Some courses may not be offered every term.
Students should consult their program coordinator to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their program coordinator to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.
The Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership can be completed in 2 years or 2.5 years depending on student preference.
2-Year Plan
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Third Semester | Credits |
|---|
| Two Emphasis Courses1 | 6 |
| OR | |
| Choose two of the Following: | |
| BUSADMIN 7010 | 3 |
| OCL 7410 | 3 |
| One Emphasis Course | 3 |
| | 6 |
| Total Credits: 6 |
| Year 2 |
|---|
| First Semester | Credits |
|---|
| Choose one or two of the following: | |
| BUSADMIN 7010 | 3 |
| OCL 7410 | 3 |
| One Emphasis Course | 3 |
| | 6 |
| Total Credits: 6 |
| Year 2 |
|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
|---|
| Remaining Core Course | 3 |
| OR | |
| Remaining Emphasis Course2 | 3 |
| Write Project Proposal | |
| | 3 |
| Total Credits: 3 |
2.5-Year Plan
| Year 2 |
|---|
| First Semester | Credits |
|---|
| Choose two of the following: | |
| BUSADMIN 7010 | 3 |
| OCL 7410 | 3 |
| One Emphasis Course | 3 |
| | 6 |
| Total Credits: 6 |
| Year 2 |
|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
|---|
| Two Emphasis Courses | 6 |
| | 6 |
| Total Credits: 6 |
| Year 2 |
|---|
| Third Semester | Credits |
|---|
| One Emphasis Course3 | 3 |
| OR | |
| Semester off to write project proposal | |
| | 0-3 |
| Total Credits: 0-3 |
Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership
The Organizational Change Leadership certificate is designed for students who want a strong foundation in basic organizational change leadership skills, but are not currently pursuing the MS in Organizational Change Leadership. The credits earned for the certificate can be applied toward the master’s degree in Organizational Change Leadership for those who apply and are accepted into the degree program. The certificate is comprised of three courses. Each course is worth three credits.
UW-Platteville offers several graduate certificates. These certificates are distinct from the Master's degree, but credit earned for them might be applied toward the completion of the degree. To earn a certificate, students must complete all the required courses through the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, under the direction of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville faculty. Transferred courses or course substitutions are not allowed.
To obtain a graduate certificate, students must:
- Complete the certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.00
- Achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each course from the certificate program
- Request a certificate through their advisor within one year from completion of the final course of the certificate
To earn the certificate, students must complete the following requirements:
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| BUSADMIN 5530 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| OCL 7200 | Strategic Thinking and Change | 3 |
| OCL 7330 | Organizational Change Leadership: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
Students must complete all of the required courses for this certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to be eligible to earn the certificate. Transfer courses may not be applied to the certificate program.
