MA Organizational Sciences at George Washington University

Programme overview

The program emphasizes that individuals and organizations must be ready to think and act quickly and effectively. Students are prepared to analyze and solve problems by synthesizing information, rethinking processes, enhancing collaboration, sculpting organizational culture and integrating interests of diverse stakeholders. An understanding of the systems and relationships among individuals, organizations and the environment is pivotal to success. The program also focuses on a systems perspective, including aspects such as leadership, strategy, change, talent management, negotiation and relevant methodological and statistical techniques.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Organizational Sciences and Communication | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

36 credits, including 27 credits in required courses, 9 credits in elective courses, and successful completion of a master’s comprehensive examination. Successful completion of a master’s comprehensive examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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