Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership
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Earn Your Master’s Degree in Organizational Change Leadership Online at UW-Platteville
Cultivate your leadership skills to drive positive organizational change. Increasing competition and changing customer and employee demographics require organizations to continually rethink how they approach problems and opportunities. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville was the first master’s in change leadership program on the market in 2012 and continues to lead the field in preparing change leaders.
You'll explore the practical applications of organizational leadership skills and develop your expertise in critical thinking, decision-making, communication, conflict resolution, and creative problem solving to prepare you for high-level roles in any industry. Courses are taught by professionals with industry experience and academic credentials, bringing you the best of both theory and practice.
In-Demand Specializations
Choose one of four emphasis areas to customize your master’s in organizational change and leadership degree.
- Consulting: Advise organizations on implementing and managing change across a wide range of career paths.
- Healthcare: Learn strategies for managing change in the healthcare sector, with a focus on areas such as change leadership, current trends, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Human resources: Manage and lead change from within HR departments with enhanced skills in employee engagement, talent management, and organizational development.
- Project management: Change leadership skills are integrated with project management capabilities, including principles of risk management, resource allocation, and project planning.
100% online Flexibility
Fast-Track Your Career in Just 16 Months
Our online organizational change leadership master’s degree offers the flexibility to earn your degree on your own terms. You can complete your online degree in as little as 16 months. Transfer up to 12 credits toward your master's degree, helping to reduce both time and cost.
Learn on Your Terms
With multiple start dates, 24/7 access to coursework, and 8-week asynchronous courses, UW-Platteville’s organizational change management master’s degree online programs allow you to study whenever and wherever you choose, making our online degree perfect for busy professionals.
Not Ready for a Full Degree? Start with a Certificate
If you’re not ready to commit to a full master’s degree in organizational change management, you can start by earning a certificate. The credit you earn from this certificate can be applied toward completing the online Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership.
Careers in organizational change leadership
Organizational change leaders work as consultants or as full-time employees of organizations. These professionals are charged with the creation and implementation of strategic business initiatives, with the goal achieving desired outcomes.
Responsibilities could include conducting an analysis of the business’s status quo, determining where and how changes can be most effective and beneficial, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and evaluating effectiveness of changes after implementation.
Earning an organizational change management master’s degree or certificate will prepare you for enhanced change leadership skills in your current role or propel you to a new role. Potential careers include
- Organizational change strategist
- Change management consultant
- Management analyst
- Business and management consultant
- Project manager
- Leadership development coach
- Employee engagement manager/director
- Director/manager of people and culture
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Professional Credentials
We recognize value in your professional experience. Advanced standing in the Organizational Change Leadership program may be awarded by earning:
American Society of Training and Development
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance
Students who have earned the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance credential with the American Society of Training and Development may satisfy three graduate-level elective credits.
For more detailed information, please review the agreement.
Association for Change Management Professionals
Certified Change Management Professional
Students who have earned the Certified Change Management Professional credential with the Association for Change Management Professionals may satisfy the OCL 7330 Organizational Change Leadership: Theory and Practice requirement equating to three graduate-level credits.
For more detailed information, please review the agreement.
Human Resource Certification Institute
Professional in Human Resource
Students who have earned the Professional in Human Resource credential with the Human Resource Certification Institute may satisfy three graduate-level elective credits.
For more detailed information, please review the agreement.
Global Professional or Senior Professional in Human Resources
Students who have earned the Global Professional or Senior Professional in Human Resource credential with the Human Resource Certification Institute may satisfy six graduate-level elective credits.
For more detailed information, please review the agreement.
Society for Human Resource Management
Certified or Senior Certified Professional
Students who have earned the Certified or Senior Certified Professional credential with the Society for Human Resource Management may satisfy three graduate-level elective credits.
For more detailed information, please review the agreement.
Invest in your success
At UW-Platteville, we believe that investing in your education is an investment in your future success. Our Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership program offers exceptional value and flexibility, with options tailored to your chosen emphasis area.
Affordable Options
Transfer up to 12 credits to reduce both the time and cost of your degree. With financial aid, employer reimbursement, and professional credentials available, UW-Platteville’s online organizational change leadership master's degree offers flexibility and value, helping you succeed whether you’re advancing in your career or starting a new one.
Take Charge. Enroll Today!
Advance your career with UW-Platteville’s online Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership. Our flexible programs, project-based curriculum, and expert faculty provide the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in the business world.
"I was learning things and applying them within the same week, even the same day," said LaVoie. "There are so many little things I pull from class and use in my professional career, where I don't have to go out and search for – I just pick them up from a toolbox I collected through all the classes." Ray, student
