2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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Master of Science in Organization Development
The Master of Science in Organization Development program (MSOD) is intended for working
professionals who are interested in designing and leading organizational change. Grounded
in the behavioral and management sciences, the MSOD program provides students with an
understanding of the dynamics of organizational culture change in organizational systems.
Admission to the MS in Organization Development Program
In order to be considered for admission as a degree candidate to the MSOD program, an
applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and have five years
of professional work experience.
Applicants must submit:
• a completed graduate application form, including all essays.
• a resume
• satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) taken within the last five years.
• official transcript(s) of all previous academic work beyond high school. It is the
applicant's responsibility to have all transcripts sent directly from each institution
attended to the McColl Graduate Admissions Office at Queens University
of Charlotte.
Applicants must also provide:
• two letters of reference.
• a non-refundable $75 application fee.
International Students
International students must also complete the admissions requirements found on page 24.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
STUDENT STATUS
Graduate status Full Graduate status is assigned to students who are pursuing a degree and
who have met all admissions requirements, including a satisfactory undergraduate grade point
average and an acceptable GMAT or GRE score.
Admission on academic probation
When an applicant to a program presents a marginal undergraduate record or test score, the
admissions committee may admit that person on academic probation. Students admitted on
cademic probation must meet the terms of probation set by their admission letter in order to be
allowed to continue in the program.
Admissions eligibility
Acceptance to a graduate program will remain effective for one calendar year following the
beginning of the term for which the acceptance has been made. Individuals who wish to enter
after the one-year period are required to reapply, and the subsequent admission decision will
be based on the existing admission standards at the time of reapplication.