Purdue University

Overview

The Management and Leadership – Organizational Design and Development program at Purdue University offers an online Master of Science degree aimed at equipping students with the skills to lead organizational change through evidence-based strategies. This course emphasizes the diagnosis of organizational needs, the design of effective structures, and the application of leadership and people-management practices in real-world contexts.

What you'll study

Format: The program is delivered entirely online and includes a capstone research project that allows students to apply organizational design and leadership concepts to a practical challenge.

Core and required courses may include:

• Business Communications
• Management Theories and Practices
• Leadership Strategies for a Changing World
• Leadership Theory and Practice
• Strategic Human Resources Management
• Organization Diagnosis and Design
• Organizational Excellence and Change
• Strategic Financial Analysis
• Organizational Design and Development Leadership
• Training and Development

Capstone / research project: This culminating project involves analyzing an organizational issue and developing evidence-based recommendations related to design, development, and change.

Entry requirements

Applicants to the Master of Science in Management and Leadership must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field of study. Alternatively, candidates may qualify with 45 credit hours of undergraduate coursework aligned to the ACBSP Common Professional Components (CPC).

Career prospects

Graduates of this program will be well-prepared for leadership roles across various sectors. The skills acquired in organizational design, strategic management, and people leadership will enable them to drive transformation and foster organizational effectiveness in diverse environments.