MA in Organizational Development and Change

Become a Transformational Leader

Locations Offered

Webster University Online
or In Person

2.5 Years
Time to Completion
(part-time)
$752
Cost Per Credit Hour
36

Credit Hours Required

Become an Expert in HR Management

Learn techniques to lead resilient teams and help organizations evolve in a complex business environment. Webster University’s Organizational Development and Change master’s degree teaches you to design, facilitate and evaluate changes to improve organizational effectiveness.

Why a Master’s in Organizational Development and Change from Webster?

Become an In-Demand Leader

Develop your skills to create a culture of innovation and adaptability. Prepare to maximize the potential of your workforce to drive optimum results for your organization. This program is ideal for:

  • Mid-level managers seeking a senior leadership role within their organization.
  • Executives who want to become change-leaders and make a greater impact.

Build Your Skill Set

Through coursework on leadership, diversity and communication, deepen your existing knowledge and skills to inspire and empower people and businesses to be their best. Graduate with the skills to:

  • Accelerate and facilitate change to meet organizational goals.
  • Develop and maximize adaptive leadership for optimum results.
  • Lead resilient teams that are open to change.
  • Utilize resource planning and continuous adaptation for improved organizational performance.

Classes Focused on Real-World Organizational Challenges

You’ll complete 36 credit hours to earn the Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Change. The core curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics that will teach you how to successfully lead organizations through complex changes with minimal disruption.

Your Course List

The 36 credit hours required for the MA in Organizational Development and Change include:

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Designed for Flexibility

Take classes through Webster University Online or in person at our main campus in St. Louis, full-time or part-time—Webster’s MA in Organizational Development and Change is designed with you in mind. Work toward your professional goals while balancing your other obligations.

Become an Influential Change Manager

Your MA in Organizational Development and Change prepares you for positions like:

Executive

$189,520

Average annual salary
(National, May 2022)

Human Resources Manager

$126,230

Average annual salary
(National, September 2022)

Training and Development Manager

$120,130

Average annual salary
(National, September 2022)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Achieve Your Personal and Professional Goals

We’re Here to Help

Webster is committed to your success. You'll never be alone as you pursue your Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Change.

  • Faculty members provide personalized support, thanks to Webster's intentionally small classes.
  • Tutors and other academic support staff help you tackle particularly tough assignments and classes.
  • A global education broadens your perspective and gives you both the knowledge and experience to thrive, no matter where you are.

Nationally Recognized for Quality

Earn your ACBSP-accredited Organizational Development and Change master’s from Webster, an independent, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Professors. Mentors. Career Connectors.

Whether you attend class on campus or online, you’ll receive personal mentorship from esteemed faculty members—many of whom are still actively involved in change management with companies in the St. Louis area and around the world.

Flexible. Innovative. Impactful.

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