ACADEMIC
PROGRAM APPROVAL
CHECKLIST
This form is a routing document for
the approval of new and revised academic programs. Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the
Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing
department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the
college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to
appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the
Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate
by March 1. Proposals received after
this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog
for that year.
1.
Proposed change leads to the degree of
( ) Bachelor of Arts (
) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor of Philosophy
( ) Bachelor of Science ( ) Master of
Science (X
) Other _MBA/MS Dual Degree_______________
2.
( X) New major/curriculum Title to be entered in record
of students who select this program
MBA/MS in Organizational
Effectiveness, Development and Change
(
) New minor Title to be entered in record of students
who select this program
(
) Change from provisional to permanent status.
3.
( ) Revision of existing: (
) major ( ) minor ( ) concentration
Present title
Records
System Program Code
( ) Add/delete required courses/credit hours
( ) Add concentration Title
( ) Delete concentration Title
4.
( ) Deletion of
existing/disestablish: ( )
major ( ) minor (
) Other _______________________________
Title Code______________________
5.
( ) Policy
Change____________________________________________________________________________________
Title/Department
ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do
not remove supporting documentation.)
Department Chairperson Date
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, Senate Com. On UG or GR Studies Date
Chairperson,
Senate Coordinating Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Programs
& Planning Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
a. Rationale for
creation, revision, or deletion:
The Alfred
Lerner College of Business and Economics has since 1954 offered the Masters in
Business Administration (MBA) degree. In
2002-2003 a proposal was developed to deliver a Masters in Science degree in
Organizational Effectiveness, Development and Change (MS in OEDC). The MS in OEDC was developed in response to
inquiries from the people in the business community seeking focused graduate
training in the area of Organizational Effectiveness. That proposal was
approved by the University Faculty Senate on
The MS in
OEDC combines a subset of the required courses in the MBA program focused on
management with existing electives in the MBA program and specialty
courses. Whereas some students may wish
to combine the broader MBA degree with the focused training of the MS in OEDC,
the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics has developed a joint
MBA/MS degree in Organizational Effectiveness, Development and Change. This program is jointly administered by the
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics Graduate and Executive Programs
office and the Department of Business Administration.
b. Summary of program:
The MBA/ MS in Organizational
Effectiveness, Development and Change (OEDC) is to develop the necessary skills
to be an effective agent of change in business and corporate organizations
combined with the breadth of the generalist Masters in Business Administration
curriculum. The student will learn the
theory, methods, techniques and skills to influence change and develop
businesses to maximize effectiveness.
The program is grounded in theory and empirical evidence, focused on
critical and analytical thinking and methods of planning and implementing
strategies in today’s complex, dynamic and global business environment. Combining the specific focus of the MS in
OEDC with the MBA degree allows students to prepare themselves to better
understand the breadth of business disciplines with the focus in organizational
development and change.
Target population
The majority of students are
expected to be mid-career professionals in business and corporate
functions. Most students are expected to
have had some supervisory experience and be preparing for positions in
increasingly responsible middle to upper management and leadership.
Additionally, some students may be preparing for doctoral level studies in
business, management, or organizational behavior/development, or preparing for
careers as internal or external organizational consultants. Students preparing for doctoral work should
take a research focus with thesis option.
Skills developed through the program
Middle and upper management focuses
on planning and implementing policies and programs to accomplish strategic
goals within the firm. As such our
program focuses on translating strategic goals into operational plans and
working with and through people to get those plans adopted and
implemented. Personal development
focuses on formation of the self as change agent. The change process depends on working with
and through others, thus, there is a heavy emphasis is on leadership,
influence, interpersonal, team and inter-group collaboration skills.
Structure of the program
·
Total of 60 credits
·
The MBA core and required courses (30 credits) combined
with the MS in OEDC requirements (21 credits) plus nine credits of electives.
·
Traditional course structure combined with some
condensed modules as appropriate for skill development.
·
Portions of the program may be cohort structure to
stimulate learning from others.
·
Balance of structure for predictability and
cohesiveness with flexibility to accommodate differing student needs.
·
Nine credits of Professional Project or Thesis
(included among the MS in OEDC requirements)
AUTHORIZED
DEGREE TITLES
Please check
the appropriate degree:
( ) Bachelor
of Applied Science
( ) Bachelor
of Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Fine Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Music
( ) Bachelor
of Science
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Education
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied
Sciences
( ) Master
of Arts
( ) Master
of Arts in Liberal Studies
(X) Master of Business Administration
( ) Master
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Master
of Civil Engineering
( ) Master
of Education
( ) Master
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Master
of Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master
of Fine Arts
( ) Master
of Instruction
( ) Master
of Marine Policy
( ) Master
of Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master
of Music
( ) Master
of Physical Therapy
( ) Master
of Public Administration
(X) Master of Science
( ) Master
of Science in
Nursing
( ) Doctor
of Education
( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
This document will be retained
permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.
Revised
Masters of Business Administration
Masters of Science in Organizational Effectiveness, Development &
Change
(MBA/MS in OEDC) Dual Degree Proposal
The Alfred Lerner
College of Business and Economics has since 1954 offered the Masters in
Business Administration (MBA) degree. In
2002-2003 a proposal was developed to deliver a Masters in Science degree in
Organizational Effectiveness, Development and Change (MS in OEDC). The MS in OEDC was developed in response to
inquiries from the people in the business community seeking focused graduate
training in the area of Organizational Effectiveness. That proposal was
approved by the University Faculty Senate on December 1, 2003. The program will be operational by fall
2004.
The MS in OEDC
combines a subset of the required courses in the MBA program focused on
management with existing electives in the MBA program and specialty
courses. Whereas some students may wish
to combine the broader MBA degree with the focused training of the MS in OEDC,
the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics has developed a joint
MBA/MS degree in Organizational Effectiveness, Development and Change. This program is jointly administered by the
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics Graduate and Executive Programs
office and the Department of Business Administration.
Part II. Admission
Students desiring to
pursue the joint MBA/MS in OEDC must apply directly to the degree program and
must meet the admissions requirements of both the MBA and MS in OEDC programs
(See the University catalog for those requirements). The admissions directors for each program
will evaluate the application separately and will apply the same criteria as
specified in their respective programs.
The prospective student is encouraged to see the admissions policies for
both programs in the graduate catalog.
Whereas the MS in OEDC program accepts both the GMAT and GRE exams,
scores for the GMAT will be accepted by both programs. Applications and letters of recommendation
are to be submitted to:
Office of Graduate Studies
http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/applicants/ or via mail at
234 Hullihen Hall
The MBA/MS in OEDC
is a joint degree program. As such, the
joint programs must be completed and the dual degree is conferred
simultaneously. Students admitted to the
MBA/MS joint degree program who later decide they only want to complete one of
the degrees must apply separately to the desired program for admission as a
candidate in that program. Students who
complete the single degree (MBA or MS in OEDC) may not at a later date be admitted
to the dual degree program. In such case
the student would be required to complete all requirements for the second
degree. A student who is initially
admitted to either degree and who decides to pursue the dual degree must apply
for change of degree to the MBA/MS dual degree prior to receiving the first
degree and must complete the requirements for the dual degree prior to any
degree being granted.
Part III. Academic
The MBA/MS in OEDC
program combines the require courses for the MBA program with the additional
required courses of the MS in OEDC program.
The MBA core and required courses make up 30 credits of the
program. An additional 21 credits of
courses from the MS in OEDC, including 6 credits of thesis or professional
project are required. The total 60
credit program is completed with the addition of 9 elective credits. The following table identifies the MBA and MS
required courses. The column labeled
“sequence” indicates the approximate sequence in which courses should be taken
MS/MBA Dual Degree Curriculum
|
REQUIRED COURSES |
CREDITS |
SEQUENCE* |
|
MBA CORE &
REQUIRED COURSES*** |
|
|
|
ECON 503 - Economic Analysis for Business Policy |
3 |
First |
|
ACCT 800 - Financial Reporting and Analysis |
3 |
First |
|
FINC 850 - Financial Management |
3 |
Second |
|
ACCT 801 - Management Control Systems |
3 |
Third |
|
BUAD 820 - Data Analysis and Quality Management** |
3 |
First |
|
BUAD 831 - Operations Management and Management Science |
3 |
Second |
|
BUAD 840 - Ethical Issues in Domestic & Global
Environments** |
3 |
Third |
|
BUAD 870 - Understanding People in Organizations** |
3 |
First |
|
BUAD 880 - Marketing Management |
3 |
Second |
|
BUAD 890 - Corporate Strategy |
3 |
Third |
|
MS REQUIRED
COURSES*** |
|
|
|
BUAD 800 - Strategic Thinking for the Executive Leader |
3 |
Second |
|
BUAD 807 - Team Development Skills |
1 |
First |
|
BUAD 808 - Leadership Skills for Change |
1 |
Second |
|
BUAD 809 - Negotiation Skills |
1 |
Third |
|
BUAD 872 - Organizational Development & Change |
3 |
Third |
|
BUAD 875 - Strategic Human Resources |
3 |
Fourth |
|
BUAD 878 - Leadership in International Business Cultures |
3 |
Fourth |
|
BUAD 869 or BUAD 898 Thesis or Professional Project |
6 |
Fourth/fifth |
|
TOTAL REQUIRED
CREDITS |
51 |
|
|
ELECTIVES |
9 |
|
|
Electives may be taken from either the MBA program or from recommended electives in the MS in OEDC program. Students choosing the Thesis option should take additional statistics or research methods courses to support the Thesis research. |
|
Fourth/fifth |
|
TOTAL DUAL DEGREE
CREDITS |
60 |
|
*Recommended semester (full-time) or year (part-time). Program can be accelerated by taking courses in summer or winter terms.
**Serves both MBA and MS program required courses.
***Required courses cannot count toward a concentration or specialization in the MBA program.
MBA/MS in OEDC students must complete a Professional Project or Thesis under the same rules as apply to the MS in OEDC students. Students are encouraged to review the MS in OEDC Program Policy Statement for rules and guidelines for the Professional Project or Thesis.
Students may apply for the MBA/MS in OEDC on either a part-time or full-time basis. Full-time students are expected to complete the program in two years. Part-time students are expected to complete the program in approximately four years.
Transfers of coursework earned elsewhere, and waivers of courses are allowable under the same provisions as the MBA and MS in OEDC programs separately except that none of the coursework specific to the MS program may be waived on the basis of undergraduate coursework. Dual degree students must complete a minimum of 60 credits of coursework at the graduate level.
Students must maintain continuous enrollment in every regular semester
(fall and spring) throughout their program unless by approved leave of absence. This can be accomplished by registering for
thesis or professional project credit during the time the thesis or project is
underway, or by registering for sustaining status. See the catalogue for the university policy
on sustaining status at http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/current/policysustaining.html,
and regarding Leave of absence at http://udcatalog.udel.edu/general/grad/gradregs.html#leave.
Part IV. Financial aid
Students in the MBA/MS in OEDC program may
compete for the same sources of financial assistance as available to MBA or MS
students. See the MBA program or MS in
OEDC policy statements for specifics.
The same criteria for financial assistance apply. Financial assistance may come from either the
MBA or MS programs. To apply for a financial aid package, simply check the
appropriate box(es) on the graduate
application.
Other Fellowships
and Internship opportunities are occasionally available through the
University. Interested students should
check the Office of Graduate Studies website at http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/applicants and
the Lerner College Graduate and Executive Programs website http://www.gep.udel.edu/ for the most current opportunities.
In addition, the
University hires Residence Hall Directors from among the ranks of its graduate
students. Candidates are chosen for their superior leadership and communication
skills, as well as the capability to provide guidance to undergraduates. Hall
Directors are eligible for room and board, and full tuition waivers. Contact
the Office of Housing and Residence Life at (302) 831-8423 for additional
information as soon as possible. Applicants are usually interviewed around
mid-April.
Part V. Departmental Operations
Occasionally student’s graduate assistantship or other assignments may
require the use of departmental laboratories or other facilities. Keys to laboratories, etc., are maintained in
the Department office and will be issued based on faculty and Department Chair
approval.
Any assignments that require the expenditure of departmental funds
(e.g. data collection activities) require departmental approval in advance and
are processed through the Department of Business Administration Administrative
Assistant located in 236 MBNA America Hall.
Department of Business Administration
MBA / MS DUAL DEGREE in
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
Resolution
Whereas the
Whereas the University Faculty Senate has
recently approved the establishment of a Masters in Science degree in
Organizational Effectiveness, Development and Change in the Department of
Business Administration, and
Whereas the proposed Dual Degree MBA/MS in
program will provide an enhanced educational opportunity for interested
students, and
Whereas the delivery of such a program does
not require any additions of courses or resources beyond those already approved
for the separate degrees, be it therefore
Resolved that a MBA/MS dual
degree program in Organizational Effectiveness, Development and Change be
established in the