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Master of Arts in Organizational Change Leadership (Online)

Take the Lead in Transforming Tomorrow

Are you ready to become a change-maker in your workplace, your industry, or even the world? Western Michigan University’s Master of Arts in Organizational Change Leadership (OCL) equips you with the critical skills to lead, influence, and drive effective change in an age where adaptability and innovation are everything.

Unlock your leadership potential with a program designed to fit your life and accelerate your success:

  • Flexible Learning: Tailored for busy professionals, our fully online, 30-credit program adapts to your schedule, allowing you to balance work, life, and education seamlessly.
  • Accelerated Pace: Earn your degree in just 16 months, with a dynamic virtual experience that keeps you moving forward quickly.
  • Practical and Actionable: Every course blends cutting-edge research, proven theories, and real-world applications, empowering you to make an immediate impact in your workplace

Why Choose WMU for Organizational Change Leadership?

  • Advance your career—or launch your consulting practice: Whether you’re moving up the corporate ladder or starting your own business, this program provides the tools and knowledge to thrive.
  • Learn to lead at every level: Gain expertise in leading individuals, teams, and organizations with confidence in today’s global and diverse environments.
  • Master high-demand skills: Dive into topics like organizational change, leadership, culture, learning, group dynamics, and globalization.

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world leadership tools: Learn to conduct organizational consulting engagements using proven diagnostic models and cutting-edge research.
  • The power to transform organizations: Develop as a research-based practitioner who can tackle real-world challenges with data-driven solutions.
  • Connections that matter: Join a global network of professionals shaping the future of change leadership.

 

Student Success Starts Here

Our mission is simple: to prepare ethical, forward-thinking leaders who drive effective change across cultures, industries, and organizational landscapes. With WMU’s OCL program, you’ll be equipped to tackle tomorrow’s challenges today.

"I really appreciated being able to partner with both faculty and peers to work alongside each of them on applicable case studies and group project work. I felt everyone was super collaborative and willing to participate in critical thinking discussions and dialogue which really helped all of us to be able to apply and process the information."
— Sarah L., M.A.'21, Director of Human Resources at Lake Michigan Credit Union
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Program Highlights

  • Taught by world-class faculty and industry experts.
  • Designed for professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds.
  • Focused on building marketable skills employers demand in today’s dynamic job market.
  • Access to scholarships like the Robert O. Brinkerhoff Endowed Scholarship, with a special focus on single parents and students from diverse environments.

Ready to Lead the Change?

Elevate your career, expand your impact, and shape the future with a Master’s in Organizational Change Leadership from WMU.

Questions?

Dr. David Szabla,

Dr. David Szabla

Professor and Program Director