Designed in a cohort, weekend format, the Accelerated program furnishes instruction and professional supervision to present and future O.D. practitioners for leadership roles as consultants (internal and external) and managers in a variety of settings.

Built on a 40-year history of successful graduate-level education, this program is intended for working professionals currently holding positions in organization development, line management or a closely-related field such as human resource management.

ADMISSION APPLICATION AND PROCEDURES:

An application to the Benedictine M.S.M.O.B Program requires the following items have been received:

1. A completed application form.

2. A non-refundable application fee.

3. Official transcripts from all previous colleges attended. The student should request that all transcripts, including any from Benedictine University, be mailed directly to the Graduate Admissions Office at Benedictine University.

4. Two letters of reference from persons who know the applicant from a professional or academic perspective.

5. A one-page statement of educational and career goals.

6. Resume which includes chronological work history.

7. Interview with the M.S.M.O.B. Program Director, at the director's discretion.

8. Test scores (i.e., TOEFEL).

Applicants having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better may be waived from the GMAT requirement. Applicants wishing to apply for a GMAT waiver, but who do not have a GPA of 3.0 or better, may be considered pending successful completion of a specified quantitative and qualitative courses.
All of our M.S.M.O.B. classes require significant written and verbal presentations. Completion of case analysis by teams is frequently required to enhance your skills in team effectiveness and professional presentations. Ability to work in teams is required.

Course Substitutions and WaiversCourse substitutions and waivers for Foundation level courses may be determined by the M.S.M.O.B Program Director, on a case-by-case basis. Students with a graduate business degree or a professional certificate (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Project Management Professional, etc.) may be eligible for a course substitution/waiver. Students with extensive undergraduate equivalent coursework completed at a 3.0 or higher grade point average taken within seven (7) years from the date of application to the M.S.M.O.B. program may be eligible for a course substitution/waiver.

For inquiries about the admissions process or to have information on any of these programs sent to you, please contact the Enrollment Center at (630) 829-6300.

MGMT 500 Accounting (4)
MGMT 521 Career and Human Resource Planning (2)
MGMT 522 Ethics and Social Responsibility in Management (2)
MGMT 530 Organizational Behavior (4)
MGMT 540 Data Processing and Management (4)
MGMT 581 Team Building (2)
MGMT 585 High Performance Work Systems/Large Group Interventions (2)
MGMT 586 International Organization Development (2)
MGMT 591 Contemporary Trends in Change Management (1) - (Students will complete three classes during the program)
MGMT 593 Process Consultation (2)
MGMT 600 Independent Study/Conference Attendance (2)
MGMT 612 Methods of Organizational Research (4)
MGMT 634 Strategy, Structure and Decision Making (4)
MGMT 671 Strategic Management (4)
MGMT 690 Management Internship ("Independent Study") (4) – For Four quarters students will complete four credit hours devoted to field experience.
MGMT 691 Advanced Topics in Organization Development (1) - Students will complete three classes during the program.

Lecturers
Philip T. Anderson, Ph.D.
Kathleen M. Buchman, Ph.D.
Christopher L. Fernandez, Ph.D.
George W. Hay, Ph.D.
Gina Hinrichs, Ph.D.
Cheryl Richardson, Ph.D.
Marilyn J. Runkel, Ph.D.
Richard Magner, Ph.D.
Stephen H. Treacy, M.S.
Nancy Voss, M.S.