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MS Organizational Development for Social Innovation at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

A 30-credit-hour Peabody master's completed in one to two years depending on course load and electives, preparing change agents for social-impact organisations.

Faculty: Peabody College of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Human and Organizational Development  |  Duration: 30 credit hours; 1 to 2 years  |  Intake: Summer and Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Core of 15 credits: Master's Proseminar Becoming a Change Agent, Lifespan Development, Program Evaluation, Research in Human Development, and Building a Design Driven Culture. 15 elective credits include Non-Profit Management and Strategy, Applied Data Analysis, Executive Coaching and Positive Youth Development; up to 6 elective hours may be taken outside the department.

Career pathways

Organizational development specialist, social innovation strategist, startup founder, director of learning and culture, impact measurement analyst, change management consultant, foundation strategy and grants manager.

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Entry requirements

Summer term begins in June and fall in August. Deadlines: Priority Decision 1 December 1; Priority Decision 2 January 3; rolling after January 3.

Graduate School programmes mainly start in fall; entry terms and deadlines vary by programme and are set by each programme.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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