MA: Organizational Systems

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Distinctive Features

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Earn an MA in Organizational Systems and learn how to manage organizations, work with complexity, and lead in a time of transition.

This program combines a program of rigorous academic study with:

  • Practical application of innovative new ideas and approaches 
  • A comprehensive understanding of how systems connect and impact each other
  • Exploration of new approaches to management and leadership

Real world application

If you’re seeking to improve your possibilities for career advancement or transition in management, consulting, human resources, or non-profit leadership, among other fields, this program will help you develop the skills and confidence you need. Change and innovation managers are highly sought after in the 21st century work force. 

Prospective students may seek to apply their learning to careers in business, education, public services, and social services. 

Blended Learning model

As a part of Saybrook University’s Graduate College of Psychology and Humanistic Studies, the organizational systems program combines the best of both online learning and in-person classes and seminars. You are able to take the program remotely, through interactive online classes and study sessions, without relocating or disrupting your schedule. 

Twice a year, you’ll come to San Francisco to participate in a week long Residential Conference, working with instructors and fellow students face to face. It’s a highly successful learning model that is specifically suited to people like you who don’t want to disrupt their careers while getting an education.

A versatile program

The Masters of Arts in Organizational Systems has much of the same philosophy and learning activities as Leadership of Sustainable Systems. Yet it offers more flexibility for students to design a course of study that fits their particular interest within the broad focus of organizational systems design and transformation, organizational learning and development, and leading change. 

Apply now! 

Or, to  find out more about the MA in Organizational Systems program is right for you, please email admissions@saybrook.edu or call 800-825-4480.

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Dennis Jaffe
Organizational Systems Faculty
"Universities have always tried to force me into one department or another, no matter what my research interests really were. But here at Saybrook, they've never tried to force me to choose a box to fit myself in."
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Nancy Southern
Organizational Systems Faculty
"All of our students desire to be a transformational change agent. They know that there's the potential to create workplaces and environments that better serve people and communities."