Organization Development and Knowledge Management Program Information and Schedule

An internationally known faculty connects theory and practice in a student-centered program that provides a uniquely integrated learning experience. Students develop OD and change management skills while working on group projects geared to understanding and developing team-based, knowledge-intensive organizations.

The Professional Studies in Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM) master’s program requires 36 or 39 credit hours of course work, depending on whether the student has the requisite work experience to receive a waiver from the three-credit internship requirement.

To meet the demanding needs of working professionals, this program is offered in an ‘executive format’ — students attend classes on Friday evenings and Saturday, every other week. The interdisciplinary, experientially-oriented framework is designed for professionals in corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations, preparing them to move into positions of increased responsibility and leadership in a variety of areas, such as organizational development, knowledge management, personnel and human resources management, information technology, business process redesign, organizational change management, and project management.

ODKM Fall 2025 Schedule for Cohort 29 and 30
ODKM Summer 2025 Schedule for Cohort 29
ODKM Spring 2025 Schedule for Cohort 28 and 29
ODKM Fall 2024 Schedule for Cohort 28 and 29
ODKM Summer 2024 Schedule for Cohort 28
ODKM Spring 2024 Schedule for Cohort 27 and 28

Cohort 29 (fall 2024 intake)
ODKM 722: Coaching and Organization Development, Stacey Guenther
ODKM 735: Organization Development Practices, Tojo Thatchenkery
ODKM 740: Learning Community, Tojo Thatchenkery

Cohort 30 (fall 2025 intake): Friday classes online & Saturdays in-person. 
ODKM 610: Social and Organizational Inquiry, Ann Romosz
ODKM 621: Foundations of Coaching, Mary Zackius-Shittu & Penny Potter
ODKM 740: Learning Community, Tojo Thatchenkery (Must attend classes but register in Spring 2027 only)

Friday classes: 5:00 -10:00 PM; Saturday classes: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM