Organizational Systems

The Organizational Systems (OS) program is built around the latest knowledge from both organizational behavior and systems science. In addition to solid grounding in research methods and the fundamentals of organizational systems study, the program offers education in the emerging areas of sustainable development, systems design, organizational learning, appreciative inquiry, and more. This concentration is designed for current and future leaders in all types of organizations (business, educational, healthcare, community service, government). Students learn the skills important for the creation, design, and management of organizations that respect core human values and are able to adapt to continual changes and support sustainable systems.

 

The concentration teaches skills of leading change and of active inquiry as a means of addressing complex organizational challenges. Its multi-disciplinary approach blends elements of graduate study in business, public administration, organizational psychology, systems science, anthropology, and sociology. The unique focus of the College’s organizational studies is the combination of academic and professional achievement within a humanistic and transpersonal orientation and the integration of organizational behavior and systems science knowledge.

 

The Organizational Systems concentration supports students who want to develop knowledge and skills to influence and lead change in organizations and communities This program is particularly suited for people in the fields of organizational development, human resources, social policy, strategic planning, non-profit administration, and education; professionals such as line managers, psychologists, teachers, and who desire to understand the dynamics of organizations and change, for the purpose of improving their leadership and or consulting effectiveness. It is attractive to people who consult to public and/or private organizations; change agents, including educators, consultants, administrators, and system designers who see their professional future linked to the development of broad skills in creating organizational designs and social change.

 

The Organizational Systems concentration offers three optional focus areas:

Students may also design their curriculum, selecting from the many OS courses, and NOT follow one of these focus areas.