ODYN Program Overview

Master of Arts in Organizational Dynamics

4502 East 41st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135-2512 (918) 660-3489

Master of Arts in

ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS

Creating Innovative

Research-Based

Business Solutions



Motivating and Inspiring Experts

Solving complex problems

Becoming a Global Player

Transforming Organizations

Initiating Organizational Change

Maximizing Organizational Knowledge

Improving Customer Service

Building Teams and Networks

Reducing Product Development Time

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The Master of Arts in Organizational Dynamics is intended to provide the team work and leadership

skills needed to manage people, projects, and processes.



Team & case-based learning

Sales

Systems Analyst Project Manager

Vice President, HR

Benchmarking

Challenging Assignments

Learning from Different Perspectives

Acquiring Knowledge and Developing Skills

Condensed Weekend CoursesWorking Student Population

Our Concept: Combining cutting edge research with

practical application by building a Community of Practice

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4 Courses =12 Credit Hours

Specialization in one of the following tracks:

4 Major Track Courses =12 Credit Hours

2 Minor Track Courses =6 Credit Hours

Capstone Project/Comprehensive Exam/Thesis

36 Credit Hours 24 months

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Human Resource Management

Project Management

Core Courses



Our students are building a Community of Practice in

Tulsa through partnership with industry and public

agencies

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Implementing Shared Leadership

BAPD Leadership Team

“BA up for top award” -September 5, 2006

Community of Practice: ODYN & Broken Arrow Police Department

“Police leadership team draws high international honor”

-September 20, 2006

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Systems AnalystUnion Public School District

ODYN 5253: Organizational Behavior, Change & Development

Vice President, HRThe NORDAM GROUP

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Welcome to our Web

Strengthening Ties in the

Community

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Qualified workforce

Change management and innovation

Research-based business solutions

Improved skills, self-efficacy, attitude change

Career advancement and changes

ODYN ‘family’ as resource

Informal network of professionals with shared

interests across industries (Community of Practice)

ODYN as resource for organizations

Results of the ODYN Program:Students

Organizations

Community

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“OU Tulsa’s Organizational Dynamics’ Program works. I can immediately apply what I’ve learned – everyday. And it has given me the opportunity to meet – and recruit – HR professionals who

make my department stronger.”

Linda Maloukis Director of Organizational Development– Cox Communications

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ODYN Program Overview