Masters of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development
As a fully online, synchronous program, the Masters of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development (MS LOD) explores essential issues with leadership and human systems in organizations. Using knowledge-based in behavioral science, students gain skills to increase an organization’s effectiveness and health in a constantly changing environment.
What will I learn?
- Executive Education Program, taught by high quality faculty with real world experience and insights into the modern work culture.
- Designed for working professionals, students network and learn from peers in multiple industries.
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in leadership and organizational development theory to design interventions at the system, group, and individual levels.
- Apply best practices that stem from empirical research to issues relevant to changing individuals and groups in organizational cultural contexts and to the organizations themselves to improve effectiveness.
- Manage and analyze change initiatives utilizing assessment tools and diagnostic methodologies.
- Use leverage points in organizations and the human side of motivating others to take advantage of the opportunities these points represent.
- Utilize a knowledge base in the leadership and organizational development literature, particularly as it applies to multilevel organizational change and transformation.
- Understand and apply evidence-based intervention methods for improving group, intergroup, and interpersonal effectiveness.
What is the value of an MS in Leadership and Organizational Development?
- Students receive a diploma or certificate from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas – a Carnegie Tier One University ranked #13 among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools of 2022.
- In addition to the MS degree, the curriculum for this program fulfills the requirements for an Academic Certificate in Transformational Leadership if a specialized concentration is not selected. In other words, upon graduation, you will receive both a diploma in the MS in Leadership and Organizational Development and an Academic Certificate in Transformational Leadership.
- Students enrolled in this degree program are invited to attend regularly scheduled Expert Forums in a variety of related subjects at no additional cost.
Who should participate?
- Executives, managers, human resource professionals, organizational and leadership development, professionals, and trainers.
- Professional coaches and consultants who want to expand their capabilities and business opportunities.
- Emerging leaders in functional areas of an organization.
- Those who work in the fields of organizational psychology, human relations, and talent management.
- Business professionals who want to expand their role into the “business” of people.
Choose Your Path
Upon graduation, students will receive both a diploma in the MS in Leadership and Organizational Development and an academic certificate in one of the specialized concentrations listed below. Find the concentration that fits your goals and your schedule.
Facts & Figures
Two-year degree program
(six semesters)
Concentrations and certificates
available
Federal financial aid
for qualified applicants
Attend from anywhere:
fully online included
No GRE or GMAT required
Ready now for enrollment: fall, spring, and summer intakes
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start the program?
The Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development (MS LOD) accepts new students every fall, spring, and summer semester. The curriculum has been designed so that each course covers the topics without requiring prerequisites.
Are all classes held online?
All aspects of the program utilize the University’s state-of-the-art resources for distance learning. Students gather synchronously in our interactive virtual classroom. All materials, assignments, and tests are housed int he course management platform, eLearning.
Is the GRE or GMAT required for admission to the MS LOD?
As an Executive Education program, your professional work experience substitutes for the GRE and GMAT. A resume outlining your professional experience and letters of recommendation are required for admission consideration to the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
How do I pay for programs in Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Consulting?
Tuition payment options include:
- Employer Tuition Reimbursement
- Veteran’s Benefits
- Financial Aid (typically in the form of student loans)
- Personal Funds
Contact your program director for more information.
How do I apply?
All applications require your resume, a one-page essay, and letters of recommendation. Academic tracks require an official transcript of your undergraduate degree. You can apply online through the Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Consulting website.
What are the advantages of our Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Consulting programs?
- We are a university-based program housed within the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Executive Education department.
- In place of GMAT or GRE scores, admission to OBCC programs is based on your professional experience and letters of recommendation.
- Our directors work closely with you during your studies at UT Dallas, which gives you a more personalized, concierge-level experience.
How well regarded is a UT Dallas degree from the Naveen Jindal School of Management?
UTD’s Executive Education has been a pioneer in the online learning space and has made several ‘top 10″ lists. Excellence is the standard for the Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Consulting program at The University of Texas at Dallas, which has been recognized as the youngest university in the state to emerge as a national research university.
Contact Us
Aura Thomas
Director, MS – Leadership & Org. Development (Organizational Consulting, Strategic Human Resources or Transformational Leadership)
The University of Texas at Dallas
Naveen Jindal School of Management Executive Education
Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Consulting
972-883-5754
Aura.Thomas@utdallas.edu
Steven Hughes
Director – MS LOD (Coaching)
The University of Texas at Dallas
Naveen Jindal School of Management Executive Education
Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Consulting
972-883-5886
StevenD.Hughes@utdallas.edu
