Master of Science in Organization Development
Pepperdine Graziadio's Master of Science in Organization Development (MSOD) is an internationally recognized hybrid program known for its innovative approach to experiential learning and career preparation for both private and public organization development. Designed for experienced professionals, this program offers a global perspective on strategic change and its impact on organizational effectiveness, while building multicultural competencies critical to business today.
Start your career as a thriving organizational leader who understands the humanity of business in this two-year immersive program. Travel to three continents (Japan; Costa Rica; France; and three U.S.-based locations) for intensive face-to-face courses and gain invaluable field experience from leading-edge businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Please note that you are considered an international student if you are a citizen of a foreign country and do not hold the permanent resident visa (green card) in the United States. Please submit official:
TOEFL scores and an International Student Data form, listed on the OISS New International Graduate Students webpages, to the office of Seaver Graduate Programs.
Duolingo English Test Score of 130 and above.
We do not currently accept the IELTS.
English proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:
- SAT I Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 600 and above
- ACT Reading score of 24 and above
- TOEFL iBT (or TOEFL iBT 91麻豆精品 Edition) score of 85 - *Please note that Pepperdine does not accept TOEFL "MyBest Scores"
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English: Advanced or Proficiency) of 186 and above
- Duolingo English Test score of 120 and above
- IELTS (or IELTS Indicator) overall score of 6.5 and above
- A "B" or better in a transferable English Composition course (not ESL) at an accredited US college or university
- A "C" or better on the UK system AS or A-Level English Exams (not ESL), or Hong Kong system HKALE English Exam
- The ELS Language Centers' Master level 112 class with a grade of B or higher
- IB 1 English grade result of 5 or better (not ESL)
- 4 years of study at a high school in which English is the medium of instruction - subject to verification by an Admission Counselor
NOTE: All test scores must be taken within 2 years of time of application.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
66240 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 160 USD
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