OCL Careers

Transform Your Career with an MA in Organizational Change Leadership (OCL)

Ready to take your career to the next level? With WMU’s Master of Arts in Organizational Change Leadership, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and expertise to lead impactful change in organizations across industries. From nonprofits to global corporations, OCL graduates are shaping the future of leadership, culture, and transformation.

What Can You Do with an OCL Degree?

Graduates from our program land exciting roles in diverse settings, including for-profit businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations. Here’s where your OCL degree can take you:

• Change Management Consultant: Lead organizations through complex transformations.
• Director of Diversity and Inclusion: Build equitable and inclusive workplaces.
• HR Business Partner: Drive strategic HR initiatives and organizational change.
• Organizational Development Specialist: Foster growth and performance improvement.
• Coach or Facilitator: Help individuals and teams achieve their full potential.

100% Engagement. Real Results.

According to WMU’s latest career survey:

• 100% of graduates are actively engaged, either working full-time or continuing their education.
• 80% of graduates work in roles directly related to their OCL degree.
• 90%+ of graduates are satisfied with their job.

“The OCL degree gave me the tools to make an immediate impact in my organization.”

OCL Graduates: Change Agents at Work

• Kevin Curiel-Vazquez, Chief Operating Officer, Olvera Enterprises
  • “The OCL program gave me data-driven methods to solve organizational challenges, improve culture, and lead with emotional intelligence and transformational leadership.”
• Steve Rudderham, Head of Global Business Services, AkzoNobel
  • “Running a large global organization, I gained tools and strategies to tackle complex change projects efficiently.”
• Dominica Tokarski, Director of Community Advocacy Program, Turning Point
  • “The OCL program helped me address workplace challenges, such as bullying, by applying literature-backed strategies and creating lasting policy changes.”
• Maisha Maurant, Manager of Culture and Engagement, Beaumont Health
  • “My OCL degree was a game-changer, landing me a leadership role focused on talent initiatives, employee engagement, and culture transformation.”
• Kimberle Laws, HR Business Partner, Hoist Material Handling
  • “The program boosted my confidence and career trajectory, resulting in multiple job offers and the highest salary of my career.”
• Charlie Kautz, Senior Organizational Development Specialist, Spectrum Health
  • “The OCL program gave me a competitive edge in organizational development.”
• Kally Taylor, Senior Specialist, HR Operations, Stryker
  • “The skills and knowledge I gained in the OCL program continue to drive my success in HR leadership roles.”

Your Future, Your Career

The OCL degree prepares you for in-demand roles, including:

• Management Analysts
• Human Resources Managers
• Training and Development Specialists
• Organizational Development Consultants
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers

With expertise in leading change, you’ll be ready to:

• Design and execute transformative organizational initiatives.
• Build inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Navigate the complexities of globalization and culture change.

“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” – Albert Einstein

Are you ready to change your thinking—and the world? Apply now and start your journey with WMU’s OCL program!