Change is constant. Analyzing and directing change could make you invaluable. Gather the knowledge and explore the skills used by advanced change agent with a Doctor of Management degree in Organizational Development and Change from CTU. This emerging field specializes in working in systems within many different sectors to identify desired change goals, respond to unexpected changes, and—through planned interventions—move from a current state to a desired state.

• Program Credits: 100
• Each Course Length: 10 Weeks

Program Overview

The Doctor of Management with a concentration in Organizational Development and Change program includes a combination of core management and elective courses, as well as doctoral symposium and research-related courses. The research element will culminate in a dissertation.

The Doctor of Management is a terminal degree for management professionals. The program helps students prepare to think and act strategically and provides the opportunity to enhance their abilities to make positive contributions in their chosen area of management expertise.The organizational development and change program provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in working with human systems (in for-profit business or not-for-profit organizations in all sectors) to identify desired change goals, respond to unexpected change, and—through planned interventions—move from a current state to a desired state. The program is geared toward management professionals who find their organizations or clients needing guidance and support in the methods of change that can lead a human system toward desired states.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Learning Outcomes

Doctor of Management Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a comprehensive ability to support business strategy and organizational missions in evolving, diverse environments.
• Design an approved original research study that offers contributions within the management discipline(s).
• Analyze strategic planning and solution-generation.
• Integrate theories, models, skills, and competencies in support of strengthening organizational missions within a complex environment.

Organizational Development and Change Concentration Learning Outcomes

• Propose organizational development strategies to manage change.