The M.S. in Organizational Leadership & Change provides a flexible schedule to allow working professionals to fit accelerated course work into their busy schedules. You can design a course schedule to best fit work and personal schedules.

Unique program design and schedule
Courses are offered in an accelerated format. You can create course schedules to meet your work and family schedule. Accelerate your learning and complete the degree in less than two years or choose a schedule that fits an individual schedule. A dedicated advisor and faculty coordinator will assist you with course planning. New students may begin the program in either the fall or spring semesters.

Interactive small class sizes
Courses in the program are small, creating a rich and interactive class allowing in-depth learning with highly qualified faculty. Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, creating a rich and diverse community of learners who support each other in both intellectual and personal growth.

Interdisciplinary, real-world approach
Classes are highly interactive with appropriate combinations of presentations, discussions, case studies, and group/individual projects. The curriculum is designed with courses that are integrated across multiple business disciplines to cultivate creative, intellectually engaged, and ethical problem solvers.

We encourage students to submit their application and admissions materials by the priority deadlines.  However, we will continue to accept applications on a continuous basis until the start of the semester.  Applications considered complete after the priority deadline can be considered for admission for the next session.

New students may enroll in the fall or spring semester. Please note our priority deadlines:

• Spring Session I – January 1
• Spring Session II – March 1
• Summer Session – May 1
• Fall Session I – August 1
• Fall Session II – October I 

To be considered for admission, applicants must provide the following:

1. Completed graduate application. This application is for students who want to pursue a Master’s degree, certificate, or take courses as a non-degree seeking student. The graduate application fee is waived for graduates of Edgewood College and for veterans.
2. Official transcripts reflecting completion of a baccalaureate or more advanced degree from a United States regionally accredited or equivalent post-secondary institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application.  *If your GPA does not meet the minimum 2.5, please contact the admissions counselor for further consultation.  Exceptions may be made in certain circumstances.
3. Contact information for two college or university professors, supervisors, and/or professional colleagues who can speak to your potential for success
4. A written statement explaining what you hope to gain from your participation in the program, what you bring to the program, and how specific background experiences will aid in your success as a student.

The GRE/GMAT is not required.

Whether you're pursuing a career in consulting, human resources or mid-level management in just about any organization, the Master of Science in the Organizational Leadership and Change (OLC) program teaches you to create engaging work environments, build strong effective teams, and empower your employees to be the best they can be. Our curriculum gives you a deep understanding of any business' greatest asset; its people.

Students and graduates of the OLC program lead positive growth in a variety of fields throughout Wisconsin and in some of the top companies in Madison, including American Family Insurance, TDS and the city of Madison.  Sample careers include:

Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone: 312-263-0456  or 800-621-7440
www.hlcommission.org