Master of Organizational Effectiveness

The Master of Organizational Effectiveness (MOE) prepares professionals to drive strategic innovation, make data informed decisions, and incorporate people-centered change. MOE is a broad-based professional master's degree with specific concentrations that will support your career goals.

Prepare yourself to make an impact on your organization’s people, projects, clients, customers and communities by earning this professional master’s degree.

Program of Study

The Master of Organizational Effectiveness requires successful completion of 30 semester hours of graduate coursework with artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and project management skills woven throughout the program. You’ll take 4 required core courses (12 semester hours), 4 courses in a concentration of your choice (12 semester hours), and 2 additional electives (6 semester hours).

Concentrations

• Data Analytics — Develops expertise and essential skills in the rapidly growing field of data analytics. Emphasizes the digital data-driven methods and tools used most frequently in professional environments and real-world contexts. Designed for both recent college graduates seeking entry-level positions and seasoned professionals taking on new data and business analytics roles and responsibilities.
• Human Resource Management — Explores principles related to human resources with a specific focus on traditional functions like talent development, employment law, and compensation and benefits. It’s designed for professionals who are exploring new career options in HR, non-HR professionals who manage others, and HR professionals seeking professional development to expand their current knowledge.
• Organizational Development and Change — Explores intersections among practices of leading an organization and human-centered approaches to being both a leader and a follower. The concentration blends leadership theory with practical application through real-world experiences across required and selected courses.
• Organizations and Civil Society — Designed for professionals exploring career options in the nonprofit sector and social entrepreneurs as well as professionals with roles in program management, public policy, and community advocacy seeking professional development and to prepare for leadership roles.

MASTER OF ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Total: 30 semester hours

REQUIRED CORE
12 semester hours. HRM 645U should be the first course taken in the required core. NPS 590U should be taken after all other degree requirements are met.

• HRM645U Organizational Development and Change

• ENGL502U Business and Professional Communication

• ISYS507U Advanced Data Literacy for Professionals

• NPS590U Integrative Capstone

CONCENTRATION
Select your required 12-hour concentration from the following options. With departmental approval, one or more of the courses in each of concentration can be replaced via substitution (e.g., independent study, selected topics course.)

Human Resource Management
12 semester hours. HRM 531U should be the first course taken in the concentration.

Concentration Required
9 semester hours

• HRM531U Human Resource Management

• HRM532U Legal Issues in Human Resource Management

• HRM635U Managing Compensation & Benefits

Concentration Elective
3 semester hours. Select 1 course from the following:

• HRM534U Strategic Human Resource Development

• HRM644U Diversity in Organizations

• PSYC530U Organizational Psychology

• HRM638U Leadership Theory and Applications

Organizational Development and Change
12 semester hours. HRM 638U should be the first course taken in the concentration.

Concentration Required
3 semester hours

• HRM638U Leadership Theory and Applications

Concentration Electives
9 semester hours. Select 3 courses from the following:

• HRM531U Human Resource Management

• HRM644U Diversity in Organizations

• MLA580U Leading Collaborative Teams

• MLA581U High Performance Leadership

• MLA582U Leadership in Sport

• NPS520U Financial Management and Budget Development

• NPS530U Law, Ethics and Governance

• NPS562U Assessment and Program Evaluation

• PSYC530U Organizational Psychology

Data Analytics
12 semester hours. ISYS 504U should be the first course taken in the concentration.

• ISYS504U Introduction to Analytics

• ISYS506U Descriptive Analytics

• ISYS508U Predictive Analytics

• ISYS510U Data Visualization

Organizations & Civil Society
12 semester hours. NPS 501U should be the first course taken in the concentration.

Concentration Required
3 semester hours

NPS501U Organizations & Community Change

Concentration Electives
9 semester hours. Select 3 courses from the following:

• HRM531U Human Resource Management

• HRM644U Diversity in Organizations

• NPS520U  Financial Management and Budget Development

• NPS530U Law, Ethics and Governance

• NPS562U Assessment and Program Evaluation

• NPS566U Public Policy and Advocacy

• NPS571U Social Entrepreneurship

ELECTIVES
6 semester hours. Select 2 courses from those remaining in any MOE concentration or approved SPCS graduate classes (500U- and 600U-level).

Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Organizational Effectiveness program will be able to:

• Investigate organizational issues and develop evidence-based solutions.
• Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and adaptable skills to make an impact in your work, your organization, and the communities your organization serves.
• Develop a final project that addresses a current problem facing an organization, integrating everything you’ve learned throughout the program.
  
  

Academic & Student Support

You’ll have access to holistic support services designed to promote your success inside and beyond the classroom.

• Academic advisors work with you to plan your course trajectory.
• The resources and study spaces of University Libraries are available in person and online.
• The Weinstein Learning Center provides a full range of academic support services, all included with your tuition.
• Comprehensive technology support ensures you and your devices are up to speed.

Flexibility

Designed with the flexibility that working professionals want and need.

• Flexible Learning: Hybrid programs mix in-person and online learning formats.
• Flexible Start Terms: Begin in the fall, spring, or summer – Choose whichever start term best fits your timeline.
• Flexible Pace: Part-time students typically take 2 courses per term, but you’re free to adjust your pace to meet your personal and professional priorities.