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    Graduate Certificate in Organization Development at The New School

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    The New School
    United States of America
    United States of America, New York City
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    Graduate Certificate in Organization Development at The New School

    The Organization Development is a Graduate Certificate degree offered by The New School on the On Campus campus in New York City, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the On Campus campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 28, 2026.

    About Graduate Certificate in Organization Development

    Organization development (OD) practitioners recognize the humanistic role of managers and leaders and work to co-create and facilitate imaginative systems-based organizational change. Our graduate certificate is designed for internal and external practitioners who want to build on their professional knowledge and those wishing to enter the OD field.

    The New School is not currently admitting new students to this graduate certificate program. 

    This graduate certificate is designed for professionals seeking careers as organizational change consultants. The program trains managers to address organization development and effectiveness in the for-profit, nonprofit, and public sectors at the individual, group, and institutional levels. The New School is not currently admitting new students to this graduate certificate program.
    • Inclusive Organizational Culture

      Demonstrate a commitment to building respectful, inclusive, sustainable organizations.

    • Social Innovation and Impact

      Develop innovative approaches to organization-wide change efforts in the for-profit, public, nonprofit and voluntary sectors.

    • Applied Learning

      Test your ideas and develop new capacities in action-oriented projects for organizations.

    • University-Wide Community

      Benefit from the resources, student networks, and faculty expertise of a university-wide management and entrepreneurship community.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Organization Development at The New School

    Entry Requirements

    • Admission Requirements: International applicants are required to follow all admission procedures for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Please pay special attention to the transcript requirements for applicants with foreign credentials.
    • Transcripts: Review the admission procedures for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Please pay special attention to the transcript requirements for applicants with foreign credentials.
    • TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE, Cambridge English, or Duolingo: A TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, Cambridge English, or Duolingo score is not required for applicants whose primary language is English or who have earned a four-year degree from a U.S. college/university or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. Test score requirements are outlined in the application instructions.
    • English Language Writing Diagnostic Examination: At Orientation, The New School for Social Research will administer an English Language Writing Diagnostic Examination to all newly enrolling international students who do not meet the criteria for exemption from the TOEFL requirement. Based on the results of this examination, students may be asked to take a supplemental writing course at no cost. The New School maintains the right to require English proficiency testing when deemed necessary.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 68
    • IELTSMin 7.5
    • TOEFLMin 100

    Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Organization Development

    Managers who complete the certificate program are prepared to take on enhanced roles in business consulting, management, leadership development, human resources, and strategic planning.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

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    Graduate Certificate in Organization Development at The New School
    The New School
    The New School
    United States of America

    United States of America, New York City

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