Why is it that the economy is bolstered so much by small businesses?
One of the reasons is because small businesses open doors to more employment opportunities; on the other hand, small businesses also bring innovation to the forefront. This creative edge is important to business changes. Yet creativity is oft neglected in the education industry, all the way from K-12 education to the college level, so where does this innovation come from?
Other than sheer talent from a person with raw, creative potential, it comes from specialized learning. Specialized learning like a degree that embodies both business practice and creativity--like a Degree in Organizational Change--would be a unique addition to any company, large corporations and budding small businesses alike.
So where does one find the creative training from a specialized degree like this that offers an edge in today's professional world?
Hawai'i Pacific University's Master of Arts in Organizational Change is one way to add a creative spice to your educational background. The Master of Arts in Organizational Change is designed to bring about the innovative changes needed to turn large corporations around and achieve the same benefits small businesses are bringing to our economy. Students who complete the MA/OC will be prepared to:
Attain a solid foundation in the theory and practice of organizational design and behavior Achieve competency in recognizing and reconciling cultural differences effecting change and development Understand change and development theories and practices from a systemic, holistic perspective Be able to critically evaluate the effectiveness of various change and development models and methods in both global and local contexts Understand the dynamics of change; in particular, innovational diffusion, change leadership, knowledge management, problem solving, and technology transfer Be able to work with various stakeholders to design and implement effective and sustainable change and development initiatives Be able to assess and measure important aspects of change and development, such as organizational culture, innovation diffusion, performance improvements, and the success/failure of change initiatives Be able to conduct both primary and secondary research to investigate change and development issues and related problems Understand the global-wide change and development profession, including the roles of consultants, change agents, educators, political leaders, non-profit administrators, and corporate executives
Students that are particularly interested in a Degree in Organizational Change will also qualify for the application process for the PhD in Organizational Change and Development at Southern Cross University after completing Hawai'i Pacific University's MA/OC program.
Loyola University and Hawai’i Pacific University conducted two recent studies on the job market in change management and organizational development. These studies indicate a widespread demand for persons trained in organizational change as companies try to bring creativity and innovation back into business. Salaries are very competitive and the potential for professional growth is eliminates any fear of an income glass ceiling.
Jobs include positions within organizations such as directors of organizational development or change management. External jobs include positions as change consultants with such firms as Booz Allen Hamilton, Bearing Point, and many others. Opportunities exist in health care, government, business, education, technology, community development, and many other areas.
Prospective college students interested in creativity--but afraid of creative degrees that have no business potential--should take some time to review the Master of Arts in Organizational Change at HPU. Bring creativity and innovation back into the professional world and bolster the economy with your education and ideas.
