Innovation in Organizations, Certificate

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Students will benefit from increasing their knowledge in Innovation in Organizations, including the study of innovative organizations, current issues in organizations, and how to assess and evaluate programs and initiatives. It is expected that students will:

Apply communication and leadership research to planning change initiatives
Optimize organizational impact through writing, speaking, and media options
Explain the relationships among innovation, strategic planning, organizational analysis, and performance improvement.
Utilize evidence-based scholarly literature to guide innovation in organizations inquiries
Further develop their ability to manage and lead in various organizational roles
Be able to articulate how theory and practice can be combined for application in professional and personal settings.

Curriculum

ODL 504 - Assessment and Evaluation in Organizations 3 Credit(s)
ODL 602 - Innovation in Organizations 3 Credit(s)
ODL 687 - Current Issues in Organizational Development and Leadership 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 9

Program Requirements:

Must comply with all general requirements of Widener University relating to the governance of graduate programs.
Must complete at least 9 credits of graduate work in the certificate program.
Must complete all of the degree requirements within a total of five calendar years.
Must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all program coursework. Must earn a “B” or better in all courses.

The program of study that appears here applies to students who were admitted for the summer session of this catalog year and later. Students admitted prior to that term should select the appropriate catalog year of their admission. Choose previous catalogs from the Home, Graduate, or Undergraduate Catalog Page at http://Catalog.widener.edu.