Summer Session

HRM 538: Organizational Devel & Change

Graduate 3 credits

Pre-requisite: HRM 532; Matriculation MS/AGC in HRM or concentration

Organizational Development and Change Management prepares human resources (HR) professionals to lead transformative initiatives in today's dynamic business landscape. The curriculum explores modern theories, competencies, and evaluation methods essential for driving innovative change across individual, team, and organizational levels. Students master change management tactics, organizational behavior strategies, and psychological aspects of change leadership. Key topics include managing resistance, leveraging organizational culture and politics, and implementing effective change strategies such as job redesign, downsizing, and structural reforms. The course emphasizes the HR practitioner's evolving role as an internal consultant and trusted business advisor, equipping students with practical tools to facilitate change, improve organizational performance, and foster employee engagement in various sectors of the global economy. Prerequisites: HRM 532