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Discover everything you need to know to make your degree in Organizational Dynamics a reality.

Applying for your degree or certificate in Organizational Dynamics at OU-Tulsa is the first step toward achieving your educational and career goals.

Students in the program are professionals who represent a wide array of industries including knowledge, manufacturing, and service industries. Our students also represent all organizational levels and types of organizations from private companies to government and not-for-profit organizations. The diverse and unique experiences that students bring to the program creates an optimal learning context, fostering interaction and creativity and a context in which students learn not only from the faculty but also from the other students.

Before you apply, please contact us directly at odyn@ou.edu. Program faculty and staff can guide you through the application process.

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  • An application 
  • Transcript showing an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (for regular admissions) OR graduate GPA (based on 12 hours or more) of 3.0 or higher. We will also consider applicants who have lower GPAs for conditional admission.
  • Statement of professional purpose and goals
  • 2 letters of recommendation; at least one from someone familiar with applicant’s performance in the workplace
  • Interview with program faculty members (scheduled after initial application review).

*Note: we are looking for diversity among applicants. We do not want applicants to all have the same undergraduate major, same work experience, same life experiences. We want diversity in our student population as students learn the most when they are on teams with people with different perspectives, experiences, and expertise.

 

  • An application
  • Transcript showing an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (for regular admissions) OR graduate GPA (based on 12 hours or more) of 3.0 or higher.
  • Statement of professional purpose and goals (i.e., how will the certificate program help you achieve your career goals?)
  • 2 letters of recommendation; at least one from someone familiar with applicant’s performance in the workplace (the requirement for letters of recommendation is waived for individuals who are current ODYN graduate students in good standing)

Please note, students must apply for every credential they want to earn. Students may meet the requirements for up to 3 certificates in the process of completing the master’s program but the university will not award a certificate unless a student is formally accepted into a certificate program even if the student completed all the coursework.

*Note: we are looking for diversity among applicants. We do not want applicants to all have the same undergraduate major, same work experience, same life experiences. We want diversity in our student population as students learn the most when they are on teams with people with different perspectives, experiences, and expertise.


FAQ

The application fee is $50 for US residents and $100 for international students.

Current OU students do NOT have to pay a separate application fee to add a new program (i.e., there is no fee to apply to add a certificate program while already enrolled in the master’s program)

  • An application 
  • Transcript showing an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (for regular admissions) OR graduate GPA (based on 12 hours or more) of 3.0 or higher. We will also consider applicants who have lower GPAs for conditional admission.
  • Statement of professional purpose and goals
  • 2 letters of recommendation; at least one from someone familiar with applicant’s performance in the workplace
  • Interview with program faculty members (scheduled after initial application review).

*Application Deadline Note: Apply at least six weeks prior to start of the semester.

Tuition and fees are significantly lower than many comparable programs. Tuition and fees for Oklahoma residents are approximately US $18,000 for the 36 credit hour master’s program. Tuition and fees for non-residents are approximately US $42,000 for the entire course of study. 

Certificate program costs for individuals completing a certificate only (i.e., not concurrently enrolled in the master’s program) are approximately, $6,000 for Oklahoma residents and $14,000 for non-residents. 

For many applicants, financial aid and scholarships are available. Visit the OU-Tulsa Admissions and Financial Aid page for more information.

Detailed estimates can be constructed with the tuition estimator provided by the OU bursar.

Tuition Estimate Calculator

Students may be eligible for scholarships or grants. Please check with OU's Financial Aid Office for more information about scholarship and grant opporutnities. Links to some relevant scholarship opportunities appear below:

  1. OU-Tulsa has several scholarships available to current and newly admitted students. Please click HERE for more information.
  2.  The OU Club of Tulsa provides scholarships to students studying at OU-Tulsa. Please click HERE for more information. 
  3. PMI-Tulsa offers scholarships to individuals pursuing a graduate degree in project management. Please click HERE for more information. 
  4. PMI’s Educational Foundation provides a scholarship fund, sponsored by the International Institute for Learning for individuals pursuing a graduate degree in project management. Please click HERE for more information.
  5. The SHRM Foundation offers scholarships to individuals pursuing graduate studies in human resources or related programs. Please click HERE for more information. Please be sure to also check out the Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship opportunity.   
  6. PMI’s Educational Foundation provides a scholarship fund, named for Gaylord Christle, a founding member of the Performance Management Association. Individuals pursuing a graduate degree in project management or acquisition management are eligible to apply. Please click HERE for more information.

Applicants that have been accepted into the program must enroll online.

Enroll Online

If you have any questions about enrollment, contact:

Krista Pettersen
Assistance Vice President for Academic Operations and Registrar
kpettersen@ou.edu
918.660.3474

There is no application deadline and students can be admitted anytime through our rolling admission.