Organization Development and Change Graduate Programs
BGSU offers a two executive graduate programs in Organization Development and Change: a Master of Organization Development and Change (EMOD) and a Doctorate in Organization Development and Change (D.ODC) focused on human-centered approaches to change through the application of behavioral sciences for organizational transformation and community revitalization. Learn more about our executive doctorate and master's programs which feature:
- Hybrid online and in-person delivery with one weekend residency per 7-week course
- Designed for working professionals with family responsibilities - one class at a time
- Small class sizes provide increased faculty support and interaction between cohort members
- Cohort-based learning with peers from diverse fields and industries encourages extensive networking, collaboration and life-long connection
- International trip experience
- AACSB accreditation through Schmidthorst College of Business
- Supportive faculty with expertise in organizational developmentand and change, I/O psychology, and organizational behavior
- Staff focused on your success
Learn more about each program below, and click to register for one of our Virtual Open Houses, where you can meet alums and get your questions answered.
BGSU's prestigious Executive Master of Organization Development and Change, or EMOD, provides experienced professionals with the opportunity to obtain a master's degree in just 20 months. The program equips students with knowledge and skills to improve the performance of individuals and organizations. Recognized as one of the top programs in the world, it is one of the first of its kind in the US, with a 50+ year trackrecord and 700+ alums. Graduates work in leadership roles across industries in both for-profit, non-profit, and public-sector organizations.
BGSU's Doctorate in Organization Development and Change, or D.ODC, is a three-year professional degree designed for working professionals looking to advance their academic and professional goals. As an interdisciplinary and interprofessional program, the D.ODC is open to students worldwide with diverse experiences, professions and goals. Built on a scholar-practitioner model which incorporates theory and best practices, the degree is tailored toward building thought leadership among consultants, educators, and leaders of organizations.
Updated: 03/28/2025 01:31PM