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2016-2017 University Catalog
Organization Development and Knowledge Management, MS
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Banner Code: PP-MS-ODKM
School/Department: Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA)
The MS in Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM) Program is an integrated 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.
The cohort usually completes the program on a part-time basis. Full-time study is also possible by arrangement with the program director.
Admission Requirements
Students are considered for admission for the fall term only.
Please see the Graduate Admission Policies section in this catalog for general information on graduate admission to George Mason University. Specific information on application requirements and deadlines for the MS program in Organization Development and Knowledge Management may be found on the SPGIA admissions web site.
Academic Policies
Students admitted to an SPGIA program will be terminated from SPGIA upon receiving one grade of F and are no longer eligible to take courses in SPGIA. Per university regulation, students are terminated from the university after accumulating grades of F in two courses or 9 credits of unsatisfactory grades in graduate courses. The catalog contains additional information on university graduate academic policies .
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Degree Requirements
ODKM is a 35- to 38-credit executive format program. Students work in teams and complete most of the courses in sequence. The second academic year includes an action learning component, in which participants undertake projects in organizations and apply research methods. Overall, the process and methods of evaluation stress the cumulative development of competencies and the capacity to apply the insights gained. Students are expected to have easy access to a computer and the Internet. Minimum computer specifications can be obtained from the program office. Successful completion of the following courses is necessary to fulfill the course requirements of the program.
Core Courses (20 credits)
Additional Requirements (12 credits)
Electives (3 credits)
The elective must be approved by the program director or advisor. Experiential Requirement (0-3 credits)
A 3-credit internship is required. For students with appropriate work experience, this requirement can be waived with the approval of the program director or dean. |
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