Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

Organizational Change Leadership (MS)

The Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership (OCLE) encourages the development of agents of transformation in organizations or in your own company. The program explores the human aspect of the organization, focusing on the application of effective leadership strategies that promote innovation. Three core areas are emphasized: self-leadership and transformation; team leadership; and leadership of the organization. The degree contributes to the achievement of competences in emotional intelligence, ethics, motivation, innovation, communication, conflict management and respect for diversity.

The Aguadilla and Ponce campuses are authorized to offer this program through online education.

Goals of the Program

The Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership aims to:

  1. Develop leaders who adapt their leadership to improve the performance of the corporation's personnel.
  2. Train facilitators of the company’s change process to establish competitive strategies.
  3. Empower leaders who promote collaboration in the workplace to drive innovation in the face of institutional challenges.

Objectives of the Program

The Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership has the following objectives:

  1. Prepare thoughtful leaders to reconcile their leadership styles with the culture of the institution.
  2. Apply change leadership strategies that help to identify competitive advantages in the company.
  3. Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment to promote transformations in the organization.

Competencies Profile of Graduates

The Program is designed to develop the competencies that allow the student to:

Knowledge

  1. Identify the appropriate leadership style for managing human talent.
  2. Recognize opportunities for continuous improvement for the development of your leadership skills.
  3. Relate the process of change in planning the growth and sustainability strategies of the corporation.

Abilities

  1. Practice effective communication to optimize interpersonal and collaborative relationships.
  2. Create a work environment that fosters a flexible and innovative organizational culture.
  3. Lead the design of strategic plans that integrate change in the operation of the company.

Attitudes

  1. Respect the diversity of ideas and ethical values in the leadership process.
  2. Demonstrate responsibility with your professional development.

Requirements of the Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership

Core Requirements 6 credits
Specialty Requirements 24 credits
Total 30 credits

Core Requirements - 6 credits

OCLE 5000Foundations of Leadership

3

OCLE 5010Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

3

Specialty Requirements - 24 credits

OCLE 5020Ethical Leadership

3

OCLE 5030Communication and Leadership

3

OCLE 5040Organizational Conflict and Leadership

3

OCLE 6010Team Leadership

3

OCLE 6020Leadership and Decision Making

3

OCLE 6030Leadership in Strategic Planning

3

OCLE 6040Change Management Administration

3

OCLE 6050Change Leadership Project

3