MA Human Dimensions of Organizations at University of Texas at Austin

Programme overview

The Master of Arts degree in human dimensions of organizations, designed for students with at least three years of work experience, provides working professionals with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and experience as it relates to today's global marketplace. To deepen students’ understanding of these principles, the program's coursework focuses on conceptualizing and implementing organizational change from a range of approaches‚ including cultural, ethical, linguistic, and psychological perspectives, and using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 36 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 36 semester credit hours. The Master of Arts Option III degree program is designed for students pursuing a terminal master’s degree in human dimensions of organizations. Students are required to take 36-hours of coursework, which are offered in a prescribed sequence. Each semester begins with an orientation session, followed by twice-monthly classes on both Friday evenings and Saturdays.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission (applies to the programme): An admissions committee composed of Human Dimensions of Organizations Graduate Studies Committee members evaluates applications, giving preference to candidates who demonstrate a strong academic background and a clear sense of their research goals in the HDO program. Other requirements include: a resume or CV detailing relevant work and academic experience; Applicants must also meet the minimum requirements for graduate study at the University. Applicants admitted to the program must submit a nonrefundable enrollment deposit to secure enrollment in the program.

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.

Graduate entry terms are summer and fall; each graduate program sets its own application deadline.

Graduate application fees: $65 for U.S. graduate applicants and $90 for international graduate applicants; MBA (and dual programs with MBA) $200; MPA $125. Each graduate program sets its own application deadline. Fee waivers are available only to U.S. citizens/permanent residents applying for a first graduate degree (not MBA or MPA).

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/apply

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