Practitioner/Development and Change
The Practitioner (PR) concentration provides courses that are skill-based, application-oriented, and provide knowledge and strategies that can be used to improve organizational effectiveness, particularly in times of change. The Practitioner concentration is appropriate for those who are responsible for managing or leading programs of internal development and changes within their enterprises; wish to enhance their organization consulting competencies and credentials; manage or work with internal or external consultants; or who are interested in supporting a culture of effective organization development and change. The Practitioner course curriculum follows the guidelines for Master's Degree Programs in Organization Development and Change, established by the Academy of Management and leads to a graduate certificate in Organization Development and Change Studies in addition to the Master's degree.
