MSOD Degree and Academic Requirements

In order to earn the MSOD, students must complete 12 graduate course units (CUs). A graduate course in the Organizational Dynamics program is valued at 1⁄2, 1 or 2 CUs. Upon completion of all coursework, a student must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (“B”) and good standing in the academic community. Of the 12 CUs required, nine must be selected from the core curriculum; one must be the Capstone course; and two are electives available from Organizational Dynamics, from another graduate degree program at Penn or from outside the University.

Foundations

Any 4 CUs from this category are required. Foundations (F) courses are drawn from two clusters: Organizational Structure and Function and Organizations in Historical and Cultural Contexts.

Methods of Diagnosis and Evaluation

One CU from this category is required. Methods of Diagnosis and Evaluation (DE) courses concern the measurement, diagnosis, analysis, synthesis, and/or evaluation of organizations and their activities.

Applications

Any 4 CUs from this category are required. Applications (A) courses are drawn from three clusters: Organizations and Communications, Organizational Development and Change, and Organizational Leadership and Management.