Master's Program Overview
This 36 credit hour Master's program can be completed in 24 months. Courses are taught in compressed weekend and evening formats to meet the scheduling needs of working adults.
Interactive, team-based learning techniques are used in all courses. Teams are comprised of diverse members so students can learn from the varied experiences and unique perspectives each team member brings to projects and assignments. Courses emphasize how evidence-based practices can be applied in the workplace. Class and capstone projects address real organizational challenges and are presented to and evaluated by business leaders.
The program’s specialization options provide students with the flexibility to tailor the program to their unique career goals. Students can complete a general major in Organizational Dynamics or complete a major specialization in either Human Resource Management or Project Management. Students who major in Human Resource Management or Project Management also complete an alternative specialization in an area of their choice.
Career Opportunities
A Master of Arts in Organizational Dynamics prepares individuals for a variety of careers. A number of occupations in these career fields have been identifed by O*NET as Bright Outlook occupations. O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Occupations designated as Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, or will have large numbers of job openings.
A Master's degree from the Organizational Dynamics program can help prepare individuals for the following Bright Outlook Occupations.
| Information Technology Project Managers | |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | |
| Social Science Research Assistant | |
| Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | |
Core Courses
Candidates must complete two of the following three-hour core courses for a total of 6 credit hours:
- ODYN 5113 The Psychology of Leadership
- ODYN 5123 Survey of Organizational Dynamics
- ODYN 5133 Teams and Motivation
Candidates must complete the following core courses for a total of 9 credit hours:
- ODYN 5153 Design, Evaluation, and Statistics
- ODYN 5163 Applied Measurement and Analysis
- ODYN 5973 Proposing & Presenting Research
and one of the following for a total of 3 credit hours:
- ODYN 5183 Capstone Project
- ODYN 5980 Research Masters Thesis
Candidates who choose a major specialization in Human Resource Management or Project Management take four, three-hour major area courses (for a total of 12 credit hours) for their major specialization requirement. These candidates also complete an alternative specialization (6 credit hours) in an area outside their major. Candidates typically choose either Human Resource Management or Project Management (whichever one was not chosen as their major specialization) as their alternative specialization. Students may complete a specialization in an area not included on the ODYN program sheet (e.g., Public Administration, Human Relations) with approval from program faculty in order to tailor the program to their specific career goals.
Human Resource Management
- ODYN 5213 Job Analysis Methods and Applications
- ODYN 5223 Performance Management
- ODYN 5233 Training and Career Development
- ODYN 5243 Staffing, Selection, and Compensation
- ODYN 5253 Organizational Behavior, Change and Development
- ODYN 5263 Human Resource Management Systems and Techniques
- ODYN 5273 Topics in Human Resource Management (up to 2 times)
- ODYN 5283 Employee Health, Safety and Wellness
- ODYN 5293 Work and Life Integration
- ODYN 5413 Positive People Practices
Project Management
- ODYN 5313 Planning Processes and Strategy Development
- ODYN 5323 The Psychology and Practice of Project Management
- ODYN 5333 Customer Service and Market Analysis
- ODYN 5343 Organizational Communication
- ODYN 5353 Global Business Practices and Ethics
- ODYN 5373 Technology Management and Industrial Engineering
- ODYN 5383 Emerging Topics in Project Management (up to 2 times)
- ODYN 5393 Creativity and Innovation in Organizations
- ODYN 5513 Knowledge Management in Project-Driven Organizations
General Organizational Dynamics Track
Candidates who choose the general Organizational Dynamics track take six specialization courses with prefixes starting with 52, 53, 54, or 55. This six courses count in lieu of the major specialiation and alternative specialization requirements mentioned above.
Additional Requirements
In order to earn the Master of Arts in Organizational Dynamics, students need to complete a minimum of 36 hours of graduate credit. A 3.0 grade-point average and satisfactory ratings on annual performance reviews are required to stay in good standing in the program.
Students have five calendar years from the semester in which the first coursework is taken to complete program requirements though most students finish the program in 24 to 30 months. If a student has not enrolled in classes for more than one major semester (i.e., Fall or Spring), per OU policy, the student will need to apply for readmission to the Graduate College and will be subject to the degree requirements in effect at the time of readmission.
In the process of degree completion, students may also be eligible to earn a graduate certificate. The Organizational Dynamics program offers several graduate certificate programs. For more information about the certificate programs, please visit here.
Upcoming Courses
2022
Most courses in the ODYN program are offered in a compressed weekend format. Students typically take 2 courses per semester in order to complete the program in 24 months.
ODYN Course Offerings (pdf)
Click the link above to see a list of courses for 2022.
