We live in a time of growing complexity, a time that calls for new thinking, new conversations, new ways of working together and new forms of organization that support continuous learning and innovation. Designing new approaches for working within and across organizations and communities is critical to address current needs for climate change, resource use, social innovation and social justice.
The Organizational Systems program is designed for students who want to understand the nature of organizations, collaborative practices, and transformative change. It prepares them to lead systemic change in business, education, healthcare, government, and communities. We look for students who want to improve current organizational systems and design innovative value-based business, education, community, government, and healthcare systems.
Grounded in systems theory, enriched by Saybrook’s long tradition of excellence in humanistic psychology, and intensely focused on real world applications, Organizational Systems at Saybrook is a unique program that allows working professionals to begin applying what they learn now, instead of waiting until after they graduate.
Our students are business managers and executives, public administrators, human resource and health-care professionals, social activists, trainers and consultants, and educators. They learn the theoretical, research, and intervention skills necessary to bring about effective, socially responsible change that contributes to the sustainability of organizations and the environment. They have become successful consultants, change managers, organizational and community leaders who are working around the world.
OUR PROGRAMS We offer two degrees: an MA and a PhD
Master of Arts (MA) in Organizational Systems Students may elect either
a cohort-based specialization in Leadership of Sustainable Systems or they may create
a more flexible program to fit their specific interests. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organizational Systems This program is designed for advanced students who have a professional masters degree, and who want to develop further skills to contribute the emerging social needs for transformative, innovative, sustainable organizational and social change.