Organizational Performance and Change (OPC)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies

Organizational Performance and Change from Colorado State Continuing Education

Degree Overview

The Organizational Performance and Change (OPC) master's degree is a highly regarded program for working professionals that:

  • Enhances your ability to assess the dynamics of an organization and implement strategic change.
  • Prepares you to meet the demands of today's workplace with a unique combination of organizational development, change management, and performance management study.
  • Teaches you to design and build high quality workplace learning and performance programs.
  • Builds your skills and competencies to use change interventions such as high performing work teams, process improvement and strategic change management.

With face-to-face classes in downtown Denver that meet one evening a week, you complete the degree in two years. As a cohort program, the same group of students starts and completes the program together to ensure maximum networking, strong relationships, and an enhanced learning community.

  • Learn in a challenging academic program guided by distinguished faculty and leading practitioners.
  • Network with fellow students who are experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Build upon and share knowledge and work experience with fellow working professionals.
  • Immediately apply relevant knowledge, concepts, and analytical tools to on-the-job decisions.

We also offer an Organizational Performance and Change doctorate program. Visit the OPC Ph.D. website for more information.

Requirements

A total of 33 credits must be completed. Classes meet one evening per week at the Denver Learning Center. Travel to the Fort Collins campus is not necessary. Learn more about the degree requirements

Curriculum

The program is organized into six, 10-week semesters consisting of two courses per semester, with considerable breaks between semesters to allow time for work and outside responsibilities. Learn more about the curriculum

Course Descriptions

Examples of courses include: Career and Employment Concepts; Human Resource Development; Power, Politics & Influence in Organizations; Performance Management; Analysis in Organizations; and Change Facilitation. Learn more about required courses

Faculty

Our faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge about organizational performance and change to the program, with specialties ranging from scenario planning to gap analysis and process improvement to the aging and inter-generational workforce. Learn more about our faculty

What Our Students Say

"The OPC program has given me the tools to be successful in any leadership role. In fact, I will begin a new role just weeks after graduation. It is a departure from HR and I wouldn't have been qualified without the knowledge I gained in this outstanding program."
-Jim Kingen, Technical Operations Manager
Read what other students say

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared to grow and develop a workforce and to impact change at mid-management and operational levels of business, government, military, medical, social service, and nonprofit organizations. Learn more about career opportunities

OPC in Denver
OPC in Denver

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Hear Brenda Langley talk about how the Organizational Performance and Change graduate program in Denver has given her the skills to improve the way her organization is managed. [Transcript]

Information Sessions

Prospective students are welcome to attend information sessions about this master's degree at the Denver Learning Center, where they can meet faculty and get their questions answered. Learn more about information sessions

How to Apply

Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution and at least five years of professional experience. GRE test scores are not required. Find out how to apply

The Learning Experience

You will attend classes with your fellow students one evening a week at the Denver Learning Center in downtown Denver. Class size is kept small to encourage the participation and interaction that has earned this program a reputation for excellence in learning. Find out more about the learning experience

This program is undergoing changes to curriculum and delivery method to better serve our students. Contact us to be notified when new program information is available.

Notify me

- or contact -

Pam Nicholson, PHR
(303) 376-2602
pamela.nicholson@colostate.edu

Receive periodic emails about this program.

Degree at a Glance

Next cohort begins Spring 2013. Contact Pam Nicholson to be notified when applications are available (expected February 2012).

Location

Denver Learning Center

Total credits

33 credits

Tuition

$599 per credit (financial aid available)

Time frame

This is a two-year program with courses meeting one evening per week.

Designed for

Individuals preparing for roles and responsibilities within the mid-management and operational levels of business and industry, government, military, medical, social service, and nonprofit organizations to grow and develop a workforce and to work as change agents within an organization.

What you will earn

You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.