Master of Science in Management - Organizational Leadership and Change Concentration
Effective April 3, 2018, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Colorado Springs Campus.
The Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Organizational Leadership and Change (MSM-OLC) is a 48-credit-hour program offered online and at the Aurora campus. The program includes 28 credit hours devoted to the management core and 20 credit hours for the organizational leadership and change concentration.
In this degree program, students have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in organizational leadership theory, research, strategy, and methodology. The program emphasizes self-awareness as manager/leader in small groups, complex organizations, and organizational change in multicultural contexts. While this program is strongly grounded in organizational, strategic, and change management theory, the curriculum is focused on practical, growth-oriented activities to promote educational relevance and applicability in today’s challenging business and institutional environments. The degree program is designed for those who wish to broaden and expand on their experience in organizational leadership and change management.
Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.
Program Accreditations and Alignments
The OLC concentration was developed to align with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) professional standards and the Organizational Development Network (OD Network).
MSM Program prepares the student to:
- Evaluate the appropriate leadership and management actions needed across disciplines and in various global environments
- Synthesize theory and practice in day-to-day managerial decision making and organizational change
- Apply appropriate strategic, technical, operational, and ethical principles to solve organizational challenges and meet organizational goals and objectives
MSM Program Learning Outcomes
- Lead, communicate, and direct technical business initiatives and day-to-day operations
- Analyze, develop, and implement strategies for improving business processes and operations
- Integrate Research and Development, marketing, production, and finance strategies
- Apply project management practices to projects and initiatives
MSM-OLC Concentration Learning Outcomes
- Analyze and apply leadership roles and responsibilities
- Discuss organizational behavior as it relates to the team development process
- Examine the impact of changing strategies on business operations
Degree Requirements
Courses: Core
| FINC615 | Applied Managerial Finance | 4 |
| INTD670 | Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making | 4 |
| IT600 | IT Management | 4 |
| MGMT604 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| MGMT690 | Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments | 4 |
| MKTG630 | Applied Managerial Marketing | 4 |
| PM600 | Project Management Processes in Organizations | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Courses: Concentration
| MGMT671 | Introduction to Organizational Leadership and Change | 4 |
| MGMT672 | Strategic Change Management | 4 |
| MGMT673 | Foundation of Organizational Design | 4 |
| MGMT675 | Leadership and Organizational Power | 4 |
| MGMT659 | Management Capstone | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Total Credit Hours: 48