Organizational Change Leadership

Advisors: David Szabla

The Master of Arts in Organizational Change Leadership is housed in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology (ELRT). It is designed to address one of the most critical and sought after competencies needed in today's organizations- the ability to lead effective change in an age of globalization. Designed for a diverse assemblage of individuals working in a variety of industry sectors (e.g., education, government, health care, military, not-for-profit, for-profit, and management consulting organizations), this competency-grounded program combines research, theory and practice to build the capacity to effectively lead and develop individuals, groups, and organizations in an age of globalization. Substantiated in project-based, experiential and peer-to-peer learning, evidence-based practice, and immediate applicability of concepts, theories, and models to the workplace, this interdisciplinary curriculum offers a strong foundation in organizational change, leadership, culture, learning, group dynamics, and organization diagnosis and consulting. The overarching goal of the program is the development of scholar-practitioners who have the ability to apply scholarly knowledge to lead change in diverse contexts, including domestic and cross-cultural settings. The global emphasis on developing ethical professionals who lead effective change at multiple organizational levels to increase the capacities of their employees and organizations make this a unique and desirable master's program.

The program requires a minimum of 33 credit hours, including 6 credits of elective courses and one individually designed Capstone experience and seminar. Individuals who wish to apply for this program are encouraged to review the application requirements listed on the web page.

1. Copy of passport identification page
2. Proof of English language proficiency*
3. Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation.

   The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies. Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated: World Education Services: www.wes.org Educational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.org Academic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.org Global Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.com Spantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com

4. $100 non-refundable application fee
5. Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.

*Official documents are those sent directly to International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.If any original documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document. 

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