Master of Arts in
Human Dynamics
Are you interested in understanding the underlying human
behaviors that create and determine an organization’s success? Would you like to inspire and lead change through a
better comprehension of your company culture and the people who contribute to that culture? Have you wondered how
the cultural diversity in work environments across the globe
influences organizations? Would you like to explore successful strategies to learn how to negotiate and resolve internal
and external conflicts? This program will give you insight
into human behavior in a variety of organizations, help you
understand how to promote positive change management
and broaden your views and the views of others, and help
you create the organizational culture, style, and structure
that will lead to a positive and productive workplace.
5. Establish organizational objectives based on the
structure type and employee base.
The Master of Arts in Human Dynamics is designed to
prepare students of all professional and educational backgrounds to understand, function within, and effect change
in organizations of many types. Students will receive a foundation in sociology, human resources, and psychology topics which will prepare them to critically analyze the structure
and behavior of organized groups and identify changes
that would enhance effectiveness on a macro level. Instruction in the major will focus on organizational structure, relationship dynamics, organizational psychology, strategy, and
social psychology. Participation in this program will also
enhance an understanding of diversity at both national and
international levels. This program is designed to provide the
graduate with skills and knowledge that can be applied in a
variety of human services, business, and industrial settings.
Graduates will be better prepared to function successfully
within organizations and propose structural and personnel
changes that will enhance the effectiveness of a variety of
organization types.
Major Requirements – 15 credits
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Design, evaluate, and recommend organization
structures and processes.
2. Identify ideal employee types based on organizational
structures and functions.
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stablish and implement strategies to enhance
organizational efficiency.
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stablish and implement strategies to enhance
employee relationships for optimal effectiveness.
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6. Identify key constituents necessary to make key
organizational decisions.
7. Strategize negotiation and resolution strategies to be
used in specific organization types.
8. Identify decision-making strategies to enhance
organizational success.
Required Course of Study
MA Core Requirements – 24 credits
Credits Required for Degree: 39
Master of Arts Core Course Descriptions
A portion of all Master of Arts (MA) degree programs
at Western International University is comprised of the
Master of Arts Core courses, which provide a foundational
education for all MA programs.
MA Core Requirements – 24 credits
COM 623 Global Communication for Professionals
This course provides an overview of critical topics related
to professional communication and develops techniques
for successful intercultural exchanges. Students analyze
global communication differences in relation to organizational decision making and labor relations. Themes include
communication models, research methods, proxemics,
and negotiation processes.
LDR 620 Ethical Leadership and Corporate
Social Responsibility
This course examines ethical systems and how corporate
ideals are reflected in individual and organizational
behavior. Students investigate ethical dilemmas to discover
how congruence between individual and corporate values
is developed and maintained. Themes include the nature
of morality, disparate legal systems, and business ethics.
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LDR 625 Leading Organizational Change
This course emphasizes the importance of leadership in
times of organizational change. Students learn to assess internal and external forces, communicate the change vision,
and develop strategies to deal with resistance. Subjects
include philosophies of change, the open systems model,
stakeholders, and fostering high performance organizations.
RES 600 Graduate Research Methods
This course provides graduate students with the tools
necessary for completing the in-depth research, reading,
writing, and speaking activities central to all coursework
at WIU. Students advance their studies of research design
and methodology and apply these skills to their personal
studies. Subjects include primary and secondary research,
descriptive and inferential statistics, regression and
correlation analysis, and research presentation.
LDR 610 Leadership Styles
This course is intended for those in, or actively seeking,
a leadership position and focuses on traits and strategies
for successful leaders. Students explore leadership theories
and apply them to their personal leadership style in order
to increase effectiveness. Topics include the personality of
leaders, assessment tools, testing for leadership, and the
evolution of leadership.
LDR 615 Interpersonal Communication Skills
This course explores the complex process of communication in
the workplace and how to develop relationships that make
for powerful and successful human interactions. Students
participate in experiential learning in order to gain an
understanding and mastery of the communication skills
necessary for maximum leadership effectiveness. Topics
include listening skills, communication customs for the
global workplace, cultural interpretations, communication
challenges, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
ORG 610 Organizational Culture and Style
This course is intended for those in, or actively seeking,
a leadership position and introduces the concept of organizations as social organisms. Students assess their own
leadership styles and discover the interrelationship between
an organization’s culture and the individuals who work for
the organization. Themes include organizational cultural
interpretations, communication challenges, negotiations,
and conflict resolution.
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ORG 620 Behavior in International Organizations
This course explores organizational theories and their
relation to international organizational behavior. Students
examine the effect of globalization on management theories
and practices. Topics include motivation, leadership, cultural
diversity, ethics, management strategies, and virtual teams.
Major Course Descriptions
Major Requirements – 15 credits
ORG 630 Diversity in Organizational Settings
This course introduces management functions and principles
within an atmosphere of increasing globalization and
workforce diversity. Students explore the necessity of implementing organizational programs for diversity awareness in
order to plan, lead, and manage personnel and operations.
Subjects include communication strategies, motivation,
appraisal and discipline, labor relations, and unions.
ORG 640 Human Relationships in Organizational Settings
This course focuses on the development of human relationships within organizational settings. Students learn how
to build effective relationships based on the individual
and collective attributes of their respective organizations.
Themes include peer, client, and supervisor-subordinate
relationships, work-life balance, workplace romance, and
the impact of globalization on workplace relationships.
ORG 650 Negotiation and Resolution Strategies
This course explores major concepts and theories of
negotiation and resolution. Students develop skills to manage relationships and develop negotiation and resolution
strategies. Topics include techniques for dealing with difficult
negotiations and methods for identifying the impact of
gender, culture, and personality on negotiation and
resolution styles.
ORG 660 Dynamics of Decision Making
This course addresses how organizational structures affect
social influence and decision making. Students investigate
the psychological principles associated with decision
making and develop their personal decision making skills.
Subjects include individual and group behavior, organizational structure and culture, decision making processes,
and decision analysis.
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ORG 670 Organizational Learning
This course focuses on implementing or improving organizational training and education programs. Students explore
learning program proposal procedures and evaluate existing
programs in multinational corporations. Themes include the
Multi-Facet Model, organizational culture, learning styles,
and motivation.
The U.S. Department of Education requires the University to provide the following information about each of our programs that lead to gainful employment
in a recognized profession.
Because fewer than ten (10) students completed this program during the most recent federal award year, the Department of Education does not permit the
University to disclose the on-time completion rate.1
Related Occupations 2
Program Costs 3
Median Graduate Debt 4
Human Resource Specialists, 13-1071.00
Business Teachers-Postsecondary, 25-1011.00
$10,985—$25,805
Federal: N/A
Private: N/A
Institutional: N/A
Includes cost per credit, application fee,
and fees for resources (books/eMaterials)
for students completing the program in
normal time.
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T he on-time completion rate identifies the percentage of students completing this program during the most recent federal award year who completed it within “normal time.” The term “normal time” means
the length of time it would take a student to complete this program if the student is continuously enrolled, takes one course at a time, and successfully completes each attempted course. Students enrolled
in this degree program are typically nontraditional students. Students may exceed “normal time” for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, internships, practicums, clinical rotations, student
teaching or administrator experiences required for licensure.
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Graduates of this program will be educationally qualified to enter the occupations listed. Visit onetonline.org for job descriptions.
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The range provided represents the sum of tuition and typical fees required to complete the program within normal time, based on the University’s 2012/2013 tuition levels. The actual costs that will be
incurred by a particular student to complete this program will depend upon factors specific to that student. Tuition rates for this program may vary due to factors such as: (i) geographic location of the
student; (ii) modality of coursework; (iii) military service; and (iv) future changes in tuition rates. The number of credits required for a particular student to complete the program will be dependent upon
various factors, including: (i) transfer credits available; (ii) repeated coursework; and (iii) completion of additional specializations within this program. Please contact a student advisor for additional
information.
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ecause fewer than ten (10) students completed this program during the most recent federal award year, the Department of Education does not permit the University to disclose the median graduate debt
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