Our Organizational Development and Transformation program integrates humanistic psychology, systems thinking, leadership studies, and consciousness development to prepare practitioners who can navigate (and guide others) through rapid, complex, and meaningful change. As global organizations increasingly grapple with cultural diversity, shifting economic landscapes, and the need for purpose-driven leadership, the transformational dimension of this program offers a timely and visionary approach.
This program expands traditional OD frameworks by incorporating emerging models of collective intelligence, mindful leadership, cross-cultural competence, and whole-systems transformation. Students explore how inner development and self-awareness directly influence organizational health, and how conscious leadership can foster resilience, innovation, and sustainable change.
Graduates are equipped to design, implement, and facilitate transformational initiatives of all sizes—whether in corporations, nonprofits, government, health care, education, or entrepreneurial ventures. With skills in assessment, group facilitation, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion work, coaching, and strategic intervention, they can serve in capacities such as:
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Organizational development consultant (internal or external)
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Leadership or executive coach
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Team and culture development specialist
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Mediator or conflict resolution facilitator
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner
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Human resources or training professional
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Educator, trainer, or program designer
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Social change or community systems innovator
Students may further tailor their education through focus areas such as conscious communication, systems redesign, mindful leadership, transformational coaching, team dynamics, networked organizational models, and cross-cultural competency.
Designed for individuals committed to fostering healthy, conscious, and adaptive workplaces and communities, this program prepares graduates to make a meaningful impact in an era where organizational transformation is both necessary and possible.
Organizational Development and Transformation
Masters Program: 45 Credits
(35 Credits in Required Courses, 10 Credits in Electives)
Doctorate Program: 90 Credits
(50 Credits in Required Courses, 40 Credits in Electives)
Combined Masters/Doctorate Program: 120 Credits
(50 Credits in Required Courses, 70 Credits in Electives)
Course # Credits Required Core Courses for Masters
ODT 500 3 History and Theory: Organizational Development & Transformation
ODT 501 3 Organizational Values and Standards
ODT 510 3 Organizational Diagnosis and Intervention
ODT 511 3 Fundamentals of Consultation
ODT 520 3 Cross-Cultural Awareness in Work Environments
ODT 530 3 Strategies for Communication and Team Building
ODT 570 3 Legal and Ethical Issues in Organizations
ODT 575 1 Research Methodology
ODT 580 3 Internship and Practical Application
ODT 590 10 Masters Thesis Project
Course# Credits Required Core Courses for Doctorates
ODT 600 4 History and Theory: Organizational Development & Transformation
ODT 601 3 Organizational Values and Standards
ODT 610 4 Organizational Diagnosis and Intervention
ODT 611 3 Fundamentals of Consultation
ODT 620 3 Cross-Cultural Awareness in Work Environments
ODT 625 3 Spiritual Processes in the Workplace
ODT 628 3 Group Processes
ODT 630 3 Strategies for Communication and Team Building
ODT 670 3 Legal and Ethical Issues in Organizations
ODT 675 2 Research Methodology
ODT 680 4 Internship and Practical Application
ODT 690 15 Dissertation Research Project
Course credits toward your degree may be earned in the following ways:
Many students earn course credits by having their mentor assign books to read on the course topic, and writing papers or completing projects that demonstrate their understanding of the assigned material. Credits can also be obtained by attending conferences, workshops, retreats, or online courses from established academic institutions. Students may request and submit for IUPS approval (through their mentors), permission to earn credits through external programs. Students also have the opportunity to assist in designing their own electives, allowing for education customization.
A key criteria for earning credits is for students to demonstrate how learning this subject matter impacts their lives personally and professionally. Integration of course material is of paramount importance at IUPS.
Electives
Below are examples of electives that one may consider taking as part of this degree program in Organizational Development and Transformation. Students, in concert with their mentors, shall determine which electives are most relevant to their educational aspirations.
Course # Credits Courses
ODT 640 1 - 5 Organizational Research
ODT 641 1 - 5 Consultant Roles and Methods
ODT 642 1 - 5 Conflict Resolution
ODT 643 1 - 5 Facilitating Group Problem Solving
ODT 644 1 - 5 Dynamics of Change
ODT 645 1 - 5 Entrepreneurship
ODT 647 1 - 5 Intuition in Business
ODT 648 1 - 5 Community Psychology
ODT 649 1 - 5 Organizational Psychology
ODT 650 1 - 5 Assessment Methods (Meyers-Briggs, DISC, etc.)
ODT 651 1 - 5 Large Systems Change
ODT 652 1 - 5 Leadership and Organizational Transformation
ODT 656 1 - 5 Chi Kung & Tai Chi in the Workplace
ODT 662 1 - 5 Meditation in the Workplace
(Please note: All Doctoral coursework (600 courses) involve more advanced research and in-depth study.)
For course descriptions, please contact the University.