Organizational Performance and Change (OPC)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies

Organizational Performance and Change (M.Ed.) from Colorado State Continuing Education

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For questions about admission, registration, and learning in Denver & Brighton:

Pam Nicholson, PHR
Continuing Education
(303) 376-2602
pnicholson@learn.colostate.edu

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Degree Overview

The Organizational Performance and Change (OPC) Master's degree is a one-of-a-kind program for working professionals that prepares students to meet the demands of today's workplace with a unique combination of organizational development, change management, and performance management study.

With face-to-face classes in downtown Denver or Brighton that meet one evening a week, students complete the degree in two years. As a cohort program, the same group of students starts and completes the program together and ensures maximum networking, strong relationships, and an enhanced learning community. The sequence of courses is set so that each class builds upon the previous course work. Once students understand the foundation, courses move into more application-based concepts and theories.

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Degree Benefits

How valuable is this degree in today's job market? Just ask our graduates — 87% of our graduating class of 2007 received a new job or promotion while in the program.

  • Learn in a challenging academic program guided by distinguished faculty and leading practitioners.
  • Network with fellow students who are experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Build upon and share relevant knowledge and work experience with fellow working professionals.
  • Immediately apply relevant knowledge, concepts and analytical tools to on-the-job decisions.
  • Complete the degree in two years while maintaining your schedule at work and home.
  • Get convenient access to an accredited master's degree at a "Top Tier" University, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges and Universities."

We also offer an Organizational Performance and Change doctorate program. Visit the OPC Ph.D. website for more information.

The OPC program has given me the tools to be successful in any leadership role. In fact, I will begin a new role just weeks after graduation. It is a departure from HR and I wouldn't have been qualified without the knowledge I gained in this outstanding program.

– Jim Kingen, Technical Operations Manager

Degree at a Glance

Location

Now offered in two locations!

Denver Learning Center
410 17th St, Ste. 1400
Denver, CO 80202

OR

Brighton Learning and Resource Center
1850 Egbert St.
Brighton, CO 80601

Total Credits

36 credits

Tuition

$18,540 (financial aid available)

Time Frame

This is a two-year program with courses meeting one evening per week.

In the past we have only accepted students in the fall; however, this year we will continue to accept students in Denver and Brighton through the Spring semester.

Application deadline for the Denver cohort is December 1.

Designed For

Individuals preparing for roles and responsibilities within the mid-management and operational levels of business and industry, government, military, medical, social service, and nonprofit organizations to grow and develop a workforce and to work as change agents within an organization.

What You Will Earn

You will earn the same regionally accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those given to on-campus students.