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 | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 21 | |
| 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 |
| Comprehensive Final Requirement | 3 | |
All students are required to complete a comprehensive final deliverable, which will contain both written and oral components. There are three options available, allowing for students to choose which best suits their personal and professional goals. Students choosing the thesis option will be required to take the pre-requisite, AETM 7000 Research Methods. For each emphasis area chosen, the final product must encompass both the OCL core as well as the emphasis area subject matter. Select one of the following: | ||
| Capstone | ||
| Seminar Paper Research | ||
| Thesis Research | ||
| Required Emphasis Area (choose one) | 9-12 | |
| Emphases consist of three-four courses plus successful completion of a final deliverable that encompasses the emphasis as well as OCL core coursework. | ||
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Papers for the Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership program must follow APA Style. Students should consult with the program coordinator for additional guidelines for the writing requirement.
Areas of Emphasis
Healthcare Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| OCL 7600 | Change Leadership in Healthcare | 3 |
| OCL 7610 | Current Topics in Healthcare | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | ||
| Creative Problem Solving | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Human Resources Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| OCL 7700 | Strategic Human Resources | 3 |
| OCL 7710 | Current Issues in Human Resources | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | ||
| Creative Problem Solving | ||
| Talent Development | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Project Management Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| PROJMGT 7010 | Project Management Foundations | 3 |
| PROJMGT 7020 | Leading & Managing Projects, Programs, and Portfolios | 3 |
| ACCTING 7000 | Managerial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Skills for Virtual and Co-Located Project Teams | ||
| Quality Management | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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May be waived with prior coursework in accounting.
Consulting Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| OCL 7510 | Consulting for Organizational Change | 3 |
| OCL 7500 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Creative Problem Solving | ||
| Talent Development | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Any new elective courses will apply for all catalog years unless otherwise stated.
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 | 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.