Naveen Jindal School of Management
Executive Education Programs
The Naveen Jindal School of Management, Executive Education Area combines the best of the school's nationally recognized faculty with a select group of executives to provide an innovative, relevant portfolio of programs. Designed to advance knowledge and skills that improve organizational performance, these programs include both MBA and Master of Science degree programs, as well as certificate programs. Courses are taught on campus, on site or online.
Students pursuing the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM) are required to complete the prerequisites OPRE 6303 Quantitative Foundations of Business. For OPRE 6303, applicants may request a waiver if they have completed Calculus at the undergraduate or graduate level with a grade of "B" or better. These program prerequisites must be satisfied within the first semester of graduate study as a degree-seeking student. Degree credit is not earned for program prerequisites; however, the grade achieved in prerequisites will count toward the student's grade-point average (GPA).
Programs in Organizational Behavior, Coaching and Consulting
Students in the Executive Education Program in Organizational Behavior, Coaching and Consulting can complete multiple levels of recognition, including:
Degrees
MS in Leadership and Organizational Development - Executive Education
Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching
Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Graduate Certificate in Organizational Consulting
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Human Resources (HR)
Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership
The MS LOD may include one of the listed certificate topics as a concentration. The degree requires the completion of an additional 21 to 24 semester credit hours at a minimum beyond the requirements of a concentration.
Special admission and fee requirements apply to the following programs and courses.
Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development-Executive Education
36 semester credit hours minimum
Overview
The Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development - Executive Education is a 36 semester credit hours degree program that focuses on leadership and organizational development theory, empirical research and diagnostic methodology. This program instructs students on how to become instruments of individual and organizational change, lead and manage organizational transitions, work effectively when there is resistance to change, and develop skills as an internal and external practitioner. Knowledge is deepened in individual and organizational behavior through the integration of theory and practice. Students leave the program with a set of tools for personal, group, organization and community transformation.
Classes are conducted exclusively online with the addition of scheduled live webinars. The very best in interactive distance learning methodologies are utilized, making the program convenient, efficient, and geographically independent for busy professionals. Students are taught by faculty with outstanding academic credentials and extensive real-world business experience.
Degree Requirements
All students will have an academic advisor in the program and must have an approved degree plan. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the core courses as well as a minimum overall 3.0 GPA to qualify for the degree program. Please note that the university's general degree requirements are covered in greater detail elsewhere in the graduate catalog. Special tuition, fees and admissions requirements apply and the program is supported entirely by participant tuition/fees.
Students must select a subject matter concentration when applying. Students who have chosen to complete one of the following academic certificates have fulfilled the concentration requirements for the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development. Prior coursework must meet time limit requirements described elsewhere in the graduate catalog.
- Executive and Professional Coaching
- Mediation and Dispute Resolution
- Organizational Consulting
- Strategic Human Resources
- Transformational Leadership
Course Requirements
OB 6301 Organizational Behavior
OB 6334 Foundations of Organizational Development
OB 6346 Leading Organizational Change
OB 6348 Leadership Concepts and Practices
Track Options:
Students must select at least one subject matter concentration from the following list of academic certificate tracks. Remaining electives beyond the concentration are selected in coordination with and must be approved by the program. Other courses and/or tracks may be substituted with departmental approval.
Executive and Professional Coaching Certificate Track (15 semester credit hours)
OB 6248 Coaching Practice Lab I
OB 6249 Coaching Practice Lab II
OB 6253 Coaching Practicum
OB 6350 Executive and Professional Coaching
OB 6351 Coaching in the Business or Organizational Setting
OB 6352 Advanced Coaching Models and Methods
Mediation and Dispute Resolution Certificate Track (12 semester credit hours)
OB 6332 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
OB 6375 Mediation Process and Practices
OB 6384 Managing Conflict in Personal and Professional Settings
OB 6345 The Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships
or OB 6329 Current Topics in Negotiation and Mediation
Organizational Consulting Certificate Track (12 semester credit hours)
OB 6370 Foundations of Organizational Consulting
OB 6372 The Business of Consulting
OB 6373 Organizational Consulting: Theory and Practice of System-Wide Interventions
OB 6374 Organizational Consulting: Theory and Practice of Individual and Team Interventions
Strategic Human Resources Certificate Track (12 semester credit hours)
OB 6346 Leading Organizational Change
OB 6356 Leadership Decision Making
OB 6378 Appraising a Business Enterprise
OB 6379 Evaluating Culture in Organizations to Improve the Employee Value Proposition
Transformational Leadership Certificate Track (12 semester credit hours)
OB 6348 Leadership Concepts and Practices
OB 6377 The Neuropsychology of Leadership
OB 6382 Transformational Leadership
BPS 6332 Strategic Leadership
Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development with an Emphasis in Project Management - Executive Education
36 semester credit hours minimum
Faculty
Overview
The Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development with an Emphasis in Project Management - Executive Education is a 36 semester credit hours degree program combining a focus on leadership and organizational development theory, empirical research and diagnostic methodology with the theories and practices of effective project management. This program instructs students on how to become instruments of individual and organizational change, lead and manage organizational transition projects, work effectively when there is resistance to change, and develop skills as an internal and external practitioner. Knowledge is deepened in individual and organizational behavior through the integration of theory and practice. Students leave the program with a set of tools for project management and personal, group, organization and community transformation.
Project Management Core Courses are available online. Leadership and Organizational Development Courses are conducted exclusively online with the addition of scheduled live webinars. Students are awarded the Graduate Certificate in Project Management upon successful completion of the Project Management Core Courses.
Degree Requirements
All students will have an academic advisor in the program and must have an approved degree plan. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the core courses as well as a minimum overall 3.0 GPA to qualify for the degree program. Please note that the university's general degree requirements are covered in greater detail elsewhere in the graduate catalog. Special tuition, fees and admissions requirements apply and the program is supported entirely by participant tuition/fees.
Course Requirements
Core Courses: 24 semester credit hours
OB 6301 Organizational Behavior
OB 6334 Foundations of Organizational Development
OB 6346 Leading Organizational Change
OB 6348 Leadership Concepts and Practices
OPRE 6372 Project Initiation
OPRE 6373 Project Planning
OPRE 6374 Project Planning and Execution
OPRE 6375 Project Execution and Closeout
Elective Courses: 12 semester credit hours
All electives are selected in coordination with and must be approved by the program. Other courses may be substituted with departmental approval.
Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching
15 semester credit hours
Faculty
Clinical Professor: Robert Hicks
Academic Certificate Application and Completion Requirements
Students interested in pursuing an academic certificate must formally apply and be admitted to the certificate program at least one semester prior to completing all coursework in the certificate program. Currently enrolled graduate students apply via the Student Center in Orion under "Apply to a Certificate Program." Prospective students who have not yet matriculated must submit a certificate application using the UT Dallas Graduate Application Portal prior to enrolling in certificate coursework. Furthermore, all students pursuing a certificate must submit an application to graduate from the certificate program in the semester in which they complete their certificate coursework. Contact the certificate program for instructions on how to submit the graduation application. Failing to apply to graduate from a certificate program in the semester in which all certificate coursework is completed may result in the assessment of additional fees and delay in receiving the certificate.
Overview
The Executive and Professional Coaching Certificate is designed to meet the unique educational needs of each student, whether new to coaching or highly experienced. The program serves those desiring to coach in a private practice as well as those coaching in an organization. Evening classes for each cohort are held in our virtual classroom that facilitates interactive instruction and practice. Our 12-month program is entirely online and consists of three consecutive semesters that prepare each student to take the optional comprehensive exam towards International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentialing.
The 15 semester credit hours that make up the certificate can be applied towards the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the certificate courses as well as a minimum overall 3.0 GPA to qualify for the certificate. Please note that the university's general degree requirements are covered in greater details elsewhere in the graduate catalog. Special tuition, fees and admissions requirements apply and the program is supported entirely by participant tuition/fees.
Course Requirements
Required Courses
OB 6248 Coaching Practice Lab I
OB 6249 Coaching Practice Lab II
OB 6253 Coaching Practicum
OB 6350 Executive and Professional Coaching
OB 6351 Coaching in the Business or Organizational Setting
OB 6352 Advanced Coaching Models and Methods
Graduate Certificate in Organizational Consulting
12 semester credit hours minimum
Faculty
Clinical Professors: Robert Hicks, Van Latham
Academic Certificate Application and Completion Requirements
Students interested in pursuing an academic certificate must formally apply and be admitted to the certificate program at least one semester prior to completing all coursework in the certificate program. Currently enrolled graduate students apply via the Student Center in Orion under "Apply to a Certificate Program." Prospective students who have not yet matriculated must submit a certificate application using the UT Dallas Graduate Application Portal prior to enrolling in certificate coursework. Furthermore, all students pursuing a certificate must submit an application to graduate from the certificate program in the semester in which they complete their certificate coursework. Contact the certificate program for instructions on how to submit the graduation application. Failing to apply to graduate from a certificate program in the semester in which all certificate coursework is completed may result in the assessment of additional fees and delay in receiving the certificate.
Overview
The Organizational Consulting Certificate Program instructs students on how to be an effective internal or external organizational consultant. Specific content areas in the course include 1) defining your value proposition and brand, 2) setting a strategy and a supporting operating model for your practice or department, 3) building business cases to sell and propose work to external or internal clients, 4) executing the end-to-end, entry to exit consulting process to deliver high-quality work, 5) delivering consulting solutions across different functional disciplines and industry sectors, and 6) displaying high ethics and professional consulting skills. A wide variety of professionals benefit from the course content, including business leaders looking to adopt a more consultative approach in their work, HR professionals who desire in-depth content to build their human capital consulting skills, staff professionals working inside a company who coach, advise and influence internal clients (e.g., Finance Managers, Project Managers), technical experts that have consulting requirements as a part of their job responsibilities (e.g., IT professionals), external coaches who are looking to expand their capability in organizational consulting, and independent consultants or consultants who work in boutique practices who need content, tools and techniques to increase their consulting capabilities.
Classes are conducted exclusively online with the addition of scheduled live webinars. The very best in interactive distance learning methodologies are utilized, making the program convenient, efficient, and geographically independent for busy professionals. Students are taught by faculty with outstanding academic credentials and extensive real-world business experience. The 12 semester credit hours that make up the certificate can be applied towards the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the certificate courses as well as a minimum overall 3.0 GPA to qualify for the certificate. Please note that the university's general degree requirements are covered in greater detail elsewhere in the graduate catalog. Special tuition, fees and admissions requirements apply and the program is supported entirely by participant tuition/fees.
Course Requirements
Required Courses: 12 semester credit hours
OB 6370 Foundations of Organizational Consulting
OB 6372 The Business of Consulting
OB 6373 Organizational Consulting: Theory and Practice of System-Wide Interventions
OB 6374 Organizational Consulting: Theory and Practice of Individual and Team Interventions
Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Dispute Resolution
12 semester credit hours
Faculty
Clinical Professors: Robert Hicks, Van Latham
Academic Certificate Application and Completion Requirements
Students interested in pursuing an academic certificate must formally apply and be admitted to the certificate program at least one semester prior to completing all coursework in the certificate program. Currently enrolled graduate students apply via the Student Center in Orion under "Apply to a Certificate Program." Prospective students who have not yet matriculated must submit a certificate application using the UT Dallas Graduate Application Portal prior to enrolling in certificate coursework. Furthermore, all students pursuing a certificate must submit an application to graduate from the certificate program in the semester in which they complete their certificate coursework. Contact the certificate program for instructions on how to submit the graduation application. Failing to apply to graduate from a certificate program in the semester in which all certificate coursework is completed may result in the assessment of additional fees and delay in receiving the certificate.
Overview
The Mediation and Dispute Resolution certificate is for professionals who wish to be lead negotiators on business, community, and international topics, as well as those who are interested in taking a third-party mediator role in a wide range of business, family, community, governmental, and international topics. As part of this certificate program, students will also examine the leading theories of conflict and conflict management strategies.
Classes are conducted exclusively online with the addition of scheduled live webinars. The very best in interactive distance learning methodologies are utilized, making the program convenient, efficient, and geographically independent for busy professionals. Students are taught by faculty with outstanding academic credentials and extensive real-world business experience. The 12 semester credit hours that make up the certificate can be applied towards the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the certificate courses as well as a minimum overall 3.0 GPA to qualify for the certificate. Please note that the University's general degree requirements are covered in greater detail elsewhere in the graduate catalog. Special tuition, fees and admissions requirements apply and the program is supported entirely by participant tuition/fees.
Course Requirements
Required Courses: 12 semester credit hours
OB 6332 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
OB 6375 Mediation Process and Practices
OB 6384 Managing Conflict in Personal and Professional Settings
OB 6345 The Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships
or OB 6329 Current Topics in Negotiation and Mediation
MS in Leadership and Organizational Development (MS LOD) Option
After fulfilling the certificate requirements, students may go on to complete a Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development (MS LOD) degree with another 24 semester credit hours of master's level courses in the MS LOD curriculum, as listed below.
Core Courses: 12 semester credit hours
OB 6301 Organizational Behavior
OB 6334 Foundations of Organizational Development
OB 6346 Leading Organizational Change
OB 6348 Leadership Concepts and Practices
Organizational Behavior Supplemental Courses: 12 semester credit hours
Students draw the remainder of their courses from a list of supplemental MS LOD courses approved by the program. Exceptions are at the program's discretion.
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Human Resources (HR)
12 semester credit hours minimum
Faculty
Clinical Professors: Robert Hicks, Van Latham
Academic Certificate Application and Completion Requirements
Students interested in pursuing an academic certificate must formally apply and be admitted to the certificate program at least one semester prior to completing all coursework in the certificate program. Currently enrolled graduate students apply via the Student Center in Orion under "Apply to a Certificate Program." Prospective students who have not yet matriculated must submit a certificate application using the UT Dallas Graduate Application Portal prior to enrolling in certificate coursework. Furthermore, all students pursuing a certificate must submit an application to graduate from the certificate program in the semester in which they complete their certificate coursework. Contact the certificate program for instructions on how to submit the graduation application. Failing to apply to graduate from a certificate program in the semester in which all certificate coursework is completed may result in the assessment of additional fees and delay in receiving the certificate.
Overview
The Certificate in Strategic Human Resources instructs students how to fulfill the advanced role of HR Business Partner by using methodologies and tools to lead organizational change, plan for effective transition, and develop strategies that help shape and move the organization toward the business vision. The academic focus is in leadership and organizational development theory, models, and application including motivational leadership, culture, systems thinking and change management. Business executives recognize the important impact that human capital has on the effective operation of the business. This program goes beyond administration and focuses on developing the HR professional's ability to interpret business dynamics and translate them into human capital implications.
Classes are conducted exclusively online with the addition of scheduled live webinars. The very best in interactive distance learning methodologies are utilized, making the program convenient, efficient, and geographically independent for busy professionals. Students are taught by faculty with outstanding academic credentials and extensive real-world business experience. The 12 semester credit hours that make up the certificate can be applied towards the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the certificate courses as well as a minimum overall 3.0 GPA to qualify for the certificate. Please note that the university's general degree requirements are covered in greater detail elsewhere in the graduate catalog. Special tuition, fees and admissions requirements apply and the program is supported entirely by participant tuition/fees.
Course Requirements
Strategic Human Resources Courses: 12 semester credit hours
OB 6346 Leading Organizational Change
OB 6356 Leadership Decision Making
OB 6378 Appraising a Business Enterprise
OB 6379 Evaluating Culture in Organizations to Improve the Employee Value Proposition
Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership
12 semester credit hours minimum
Faculty
Clinical Professors: Robert Hicks, Van Latham, Larry Norton
Academic Certificate Application and Completion Requirements
Students interested in pursuing an academic certificate must formally apply and be admitted to the certificate program at least one semester prior to completing all coursework in the certificate program. Currently enrolled graduate students apply via the Student Center in Orion under "Apply to a Certificate Program." Prospective students who have not yet matriculated must submit a certificate application using the UT Dallas Graduate Application Portal prior to enrolling in certificate coursework. Furthermore, all students pursuing a certificate must submit an application to graduate from the certificate program in the semester in which they complete their certificate coursework. Contact the certificate program for instructions on how to submit the graduation application. Failing to apply to graduate from a certificate program in the semester in which all certificate coursework is completed may result in the assessment of additional fees and delay in receiving the certificate.
Overview
The Transformational Leadership Graduate Certificate examines the skills and knowledge needed to successfully navigate both present and future leadership opportunities and challenges. Courses instruct participants how to motivate their direct reports while combining individual goals with those of the organization, enhance organizational agility and respond innovatively to workforce concerns while facilitating employee growth and development. Participants are presented with methodologies in leading change that maximize employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Additional components of this certificate are lectures addressing neuroscientific models and those examining the construct of Emotional Intelligence. Of particular significance will be discussions of leadership and workplace diversity.
Classes are conducted exclusively online with the addition of scheduled live webinars. The very best in interactive distance learning methodologies are utilized, making the program convenient, efficient, and geographically independent for busy professionals. Students are taught by faculty with outstanding academic credentials and extensive real-world business experience. The 12 semester credit hours that make up the certificate can be applied towards the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the certificatecourses as well as a minimum overall 3.0 GPA to qualify for the certificate. Please note that the university's general degree requirements are covered in greater detail elsewhere in the graduate catalog. Special tuition, fees and admissions requirements apply and the program is supported entirely by participant tuition/fees.
Course Requirements
Required Courses: 12 semester credit hours
OB 6348 Leadership Concepts and Practices
OB 6377 The Neuropsychology of Leadership
OB 6382 Transformational Leadership
BPS 6332 Strategic Leadership