Organization Development and Leadership (ODL) MS

The Master of Science in Organization Development and Leadership at Saint Joseph's now offers a certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Take courses on leading inclusive conversations, social identity and belonging and applying diversity in the workplace. With this certificate, you'll be empowered to develop partnerships, create change within an institution and understand methods for implementing and evaluating DEI initiatives.

All MS in ODL students take a common core set of classes to equip them with an understanding of the essentials of organization development, leadership and equity in organizations. In addition, students take electives they may wish to apply to the following certificates: 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): This certificate is for champions or aspiring champions of DEI principles and practices in the workplace. Learn to apply scholarly theories and practical tools to help foster and promote inclusion and belonging in organizational systems and align personal values and career aspirations.

Organizational Development and Change: Gain a deeper understanding of developing organizational culture, leading change initiatives, consulting and facilitating personal and team growth in organizations.

Leadership: Develop your knowledge and skills in organizational leadership, including personal, team and strategic leadership.

Human Resources: Develop an essential understanding of HR functions and learn how to be a strategic partner with human resources.

Designed for busy professionals, the organization development and leadership MS is primarily offered as an online program, with a selection of on-campus courses.

Our evening classes are small and designed for professionals looking to create connections with their classmates and professors. 

Through Saint Joseph’s 4+1 program, current undergraduate students with any major offered by the Haub School of Business can start earning credits toward their MS in organization development and leadership degree during their senior year. This unique option allows you to graduate with two degrees — a bachelor’s in business and a master’s in organization development and leadership — in just five years, saving you time and money. Students interested in this program should apply to the graduate program in their junior year and be provisionally accepted before they complete their bachelor’s degree.

Earning a master's degree in organization development and leadership from Saint Joseph's University is just a single step in the process of becoming an empathetic leader who understands complex organizations and diverse cultures. The program's experiential learning format allows you to immediately apply classroom learning in the workplace. Class sizes are small and offer interactive experiences with engaging and challenging projects and activities designed to enhance your education.

View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

Affordable tuition options start at $1,216 per credit.*

*Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our Tuition & Fees page or contact us for more information.
 

Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our Financial Aid page.

Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.

Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.

Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. 

Note: discounts cannot be combined.

Saint Joseph’s University is approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, that assesses institutions for the highest available form of accreditation.

The Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a recognition that represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. 

To be considered for admission you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have earned an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Apply online.
• Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Submit a personal statement.
• Submit resume.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.

Visit our Graduate Admission Information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.  New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.

Start Terms:

• Fall: August and October
• Spring: January and March
• Summer: May

If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the graduate admission page for additional requirements.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, training and development managers earn an average salary of $128,800 per year.

In addition to a student support coordinator, we have a variety of other tools and resources that make it easy for you to get technical assistance, chart your course and focus your career search. Check out our online learning resources.