Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change

Lead Change. Inspire Teams. Drive Lasting Impact.

In today’s organizations, transformation is constant: two‑thirds of leaders report three or more change programs running simultaneously, and 60 % say change is continuous or nearly so*. This program equips participants to meet this reality, blending deep OD expertise with practical tools, frameworks, and behavioral science techniques.

Learn to Assess, Design, and Implement Organizational Development Strategies

To drive bold, organization-wide impact in Canada today, OD practitioners are essential. They remain in high demand as organizations navigate transformational change and aim to improve organizational health and effectiveness. They engage in initiatives such as employee engagement, team and leadership development, strategic planning, organization design, and culture change, critical work that directly supports organizational objectives.

This program was ranked by CourseCompare as a top Change Management program.

To supplement in-class instruction, participants will apply program learnings and insights to coursework and readings outside the classroom.

DISCLAIMER: Schulich ExecEd requires a non-refundable deposit from all students as part of the enrolment process. Domestic students are required to submit a $1,000 deposit, while international students are required to submit a 50% deposit. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our advisors for assistance.

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An introduction to organization development, this module covers all the key essentials to the OD and Change field.

This module has been designed to enable you to develop a systemic approach to managing and leading change.

This module has been designed to enable you to develop a systemic approach to managing and leading change.

In this module, you will learn about various OD interventions including developing a leadership strategy, teaming and psychological safety.

In this module you will learn about the leader’s role in creating culture and the levers for change.

A strong talent strategy is essential for organizations to stay competitive in today’s evolving workforce landscape. This involves understanding key workforce challenges, planning effectively for future talent needs, and implementing strategic solutions that drive business success. Through practical insights and case-based learning, leaders can develop a workforce plan that aligns with organizational goals.

This module will focus on enabling the learning to integrate their knowledge of OD and Change to:

Gain sought-after expertise in organization development and prepare for more senior positions in management, analysis or consultancy roles across a variety of industries, including organization development, human resources, education and change leadership.

Affect lasting organizational change and significantly improve performance with advanced organization development strategies and tools as a senior leader.

Receive a Masters Certificate by attending one module every few weeks. Receive great learnings without putting your career on pause.

Get highly sought-after skills in organization development and prove yourself as an expert in a complex, competitive area of business.

Train with top-rated Schulich ExecEd instructors who are consistently ranked among the world’s best.

Apply your newly acquired skills to real-world situations and simulations. Gain strategies and tips you can immediately use in your position and organization.

Connect with and learn from a limited class size of 25 participants across Canada with a shared ambition to be best-in-class in Organization Development.

Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teammates.