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MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE & LEADERSHIP

There are always opportunities for those with leadership skills.

One of the most significant aspects of the OCL program is that

the concepts learned in the classroom are easily applied in the

work room and to developing a career in the board room.

You’re ready for more.

There are times in life when nothing is more important than bold action. When it comes to your career and personal aspirations, seizing opportunities is the key to getting ahead. If you want more from your career, or if you’ve set a personal goal of advancing your education, it’s time to take charge by earning a rigorous advanced degree from a school with an excellent reputation that puts you in the best possible position for achieving your goals. Once you do, you’ll feel your whole world start to change.

THE POWER OF CHANGE.All compAnies, government Agencies, non-profits, And corporAtions must constAntly respond to ever-chAnging orgAnizAtionAl chAllenges. this unending demand for effective change presents exceptional opportunities to individuals who are qualified to lead and assist in the process of organizational change. if you have a desire to provide leadership that is highly effective and motivational in your workplace, now might be the time to consider fast-forwarding your career with a MAstEr of Arts iN orGANizAtioNAl CHANGE ANd lEAdErsHip froM ColuMbiA CollEGE. the adult-friendly weekend format of classes meeting just five weekends per semester was designed with your busy life in mind.

Created for working professionals like you, this program shares the latest practical approaches to guiding businesses and organizations through change by paying attention to and making the best use of your organization’s human capital. Throughout this course of study, which emphasizes the importance of collaboration for achieving and sustaining change, you will become more aware of your own distinctive leadership style, develop your problem-solving abilities, and demonstrate the qualities that will lead you to become a “go to” person when problem-solving skills are required. Strong leadership is a hallmark of long-range organizational improvement, and this program can help you become one of the leaders who stands at the forefront of such progress.

Whether it’s to coach and model organizational values, encourage creativity, build cohesive teams, identify and then implement change, or motivate em-ployees and volunteers, capable leaders are always highly sought after in the marketplace. At Columbia College, we built our graduate program to respond to these needs, so if you’re eager to move your career forward, let us equip you with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to move your career to the next level.

Students can take back what they learn in the classroom

and are able to apply it and become more effective in

their organizations. And the people around them will

see they are more effective leaders of change.”

Dr. Linda Salane faculty

Confidence in Action

to rEspoNd EffECtivEly to divErsE ANd CoMplEx CHAllENGEs, orGANizAtioNs dEpENd oN pEoplE witH solid ANd AdAptivE lEAdErsHip skills.

As a graduate student in the m.A. in organizational change and leadership program, you will gain the knowledge and confidence you need to become one of these in-demand leaders. you will examine what constitutes ethical behavior and its impact on the decision-making process. you will study organizational structure and behavior, so that you become a leader who understands what it takes to achieve organizational change with a minimum of resistance.

Raise your expectations

In addition to taking part in an outstanding, real-world academic program, you will thrive as part of a fully engaged community of faculty, students, and administrators dedicated to helping you accelerate your professional and personal development. We’re here to see your investment through to a degree that represents real achievement and a long-term, proud connection to Columbia College.

“I’d come into the office on Monday after class

and my staff would look at me, and they wanted

to know what I had learned. They knew whatever

I had learned in class that weekend was going

to carry over into our work. It didn’t just help me;

it helped our organization overall.

The M.A. in Organizational Change and Leadership is designed for the professional who wants to make a difference in how work gets done in his or her organization or business. The program of study is designed to be relevant and applicable in the workplace while also promoting self-understanding.

Key Concepts

Interpreting information and solving problems within complex organizations

Developing a personal leadership style

Managing and resolving conflict

Managing change and resistance

Using evaluation to make better decisions

Examining ethical behavior and its impact on decisions

Assessing your personal communication style and self-concept as a leader

Using information and technology to encourage innovative change

Understanding challenges integrating diverse populations within organizations

Providing internship opportunities to practice new knowledge and skills

Ask Questions

We know you will have questions regarding the program. Please contact Graduate Admissions at 803.786.3191 or 803.786.3766.

For more information regarding program rationale, class schedules, program format, course descriptions, admission requirements, and tuition, visit www.columbiasc.edu/graduate and choose Master of Arts in Organizational Change and Leadership.

Know Your Options

the single most importAnt fAct you need to know About finAnciAl Aid is thAt you hAve options.

Pay online with VISA, MasterCard, or American Express at www.columbiasc.edu. Payment is due in full on or before the first day of class.

Make monthly payments by enrolling in Tuition Management Systems (TMS). Information is available online at www.afford.com or by calling 800.722.4867. Request a brochure from the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Apply for federal student aid through the Stafford Federal Loan program. You must be degree-seeking and enroll in at least six hours per semester to be eligible to receive loans.

If you are eligible to receive educational benefits through the Veterans Administration, you should apply to the appropriate agency as soon as you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

I wanted to take a quick moment and let you know

how much I’m enjoying this semester. The classes are

complementary so we’re able to take what we’ve learned

in one class and use it to build on a concept in another.

I can see clearly now the reason for the theories we

learned in the fall semester. Kudos to you and your

group for designing this curriculum.”

Talk With UsIf you have questions or require more detailed financial aid information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 803.786.3612. Financial aid will send you an award letter only AFTER you have been accepted into the program.

If you apply for federal student aid, you are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Columbia College federal code is 003430. You will submit information from your most recent federal tax return that determines how much Columbia College can award you in Stafford Federal Loans.

You should apply for federal student aid at the same time you apply for admission. Delay in filing the FAFSA can result in our not being able to award you financial aid for the semester in which you plan to enroll.

“Attending a private, regionally accredited, nonprofit

school with a great reputation will help you achieve

personal and professional growth. Everything you

learn in the Organizational Change and Leadership

program will be practical and applicable to your

profession.

Carolyn Emeneker director of graduate admissions

Transform Your Career

Application for admission to the Master of Arts in Organizational Change and Leadership Program is open to women and men with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must complete the following requirements:

Submit the free online application at www.columbiasc.edu.

Submit two letters of recommendation, including the matrix and narrative, from a supervisor, professor, or colleague who can attest to your ability to perform at the graduate level.

Submit official transcripts of ALL undergraduate and graduate work.

Submit an application essay based on one of the three topics listed online at www.columbiasc.edu. We recommend that you pay close attention to the Essay Scoring Guide, as it details how your essay will be assessed.

Submit one of the following:

• A current teaching certificate

• Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) score that was taken within the past five years

• Evidence that your cumulative undergraduate GPA was 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

A TOEFL score is required for applicants whose first language is not English. The minimum score required on the computer version is 213; the minimum score required on the paper version is 550; the minimum score required on the web version is 80. The Columbia College TOEFL code is 5117.

The Graduate Program at Columbia College offers classes for women and men.

Columbia College offers safe, on-campus parking for registered graduate students with a FREE parking permit.

This graduate program was designed with busy, working professionals in mind. You will combine rigorous weekend class meetings with meaningful online assignments that will not interrupt your weekday work.

AccreditationColumbia College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Columbia College.

Quick facts

www.columbiasc.edu/graduate/masters/ma-org-change-leadership

Contact Information

Address

Office of Graduate Admissions 1301 Columbia College Drive Columbia SC 29203

Phone

803.786.3191 or 803.786.3766

Website

www.columbiasc.edu/graduate/ masters/ma-org-change-leadership

non-discrimination policyColumbia College does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its evening/ weekend adult programs or graduate programs. Columbia College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any of its educational programs, admission procedures, or employment practices. Admission requirements and programs are subject to change.

Your life is too busy to do busy work, so the concepts and skills you learn in the Organizational Change and Leadership program will be immediately applicable to your professional career.

Make move.

Office of Graduate Admissions 1301 Columbia College Drive Columbia, SC 29203

803.786.3191 | 803.786.3766

www.columbiasc.edu