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Banner Code: PP-MS-ODKM

Phone:  703-993-2280

The MS in Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM) Program is an integrated, 18-month program taught in executive format and designed for professionals who have several years of work experience. Providing conceptual tools and practical guidance to foster organizational change, the program focuses on three related areas: creating and leveraging  knowledge through networks of people who communicate and collaborate; understanding and managing change by integrating the diverse roles of people, processes, and technology; and enhancing and facilitating collaboration by building effective relationships in technology-rich environments. A feature of this program is the group-oriented approach to learning supported by the use of web-based collaborative computer technologies. Students develop the competencies to apply these technologies to make organizations more effective.

Admission Requirements

Students are considered for admission for the fall term only. Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with late applications considered on a space-available basis. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a preferred GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.

The following items must be included when applying:

• Graduate application with fee (no fee waivers)
• 750 - 1,000 word written statement of goals and interest in the program
• Current résumé
• Two official transcripts of all university work completed. International students must also submit a translation of all international transcripts into English, if applicable.
• Two letters of recommendation, with at least one from an individual who is qualified to attest to the candidate’s academic potential.
• For international applicants, TOEFL scores, with a minimum score of 575 on the paper-based exam; 230 on the computer-based exam; or 88 with a minimum of 20 on each of the subsections on the Internet-based exam.  IELTS will be accepted in lieu of the TOEFL;  minimum of 6.5 required.  Students may be required to take additional English language testing and/or may be referred to the Center for International Student Access for additional language preparation.
• Certificate of Financial Responsibility (for students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa).

Submission of GRE or GMAT scores is required only for students requesting merit-based funding consideration.

Academic Policies

Students admitted to an SPP program will be terminated from SPP upon receiving one grade of F and are no longer eligible to take courses in SPP. Per university regulation students are dismissed from the university after accumulating grades of F in two courses or 9 credits of unsatisfactory grades in graduate courses.