Graduate Specialization in Strategic Innovation & Change Management

The business leaders of today and tomorrow are managers who encourage innovation and move with the ups and downs of the global business environment. Will you be one of them?

Nothing stays the same for long in today’s global business world. If you know how to plan for and manage change, you can earn a successful and lucrative career in business. Prepare yourself to lead an organization as it grows with a graduate specialization in strategic innovation and change management.

Achieve the following learning outcomes through comprehensive coursework that prepares you for a global career promoting growth:

Gain an in-depth understanding of effective organizational operations.
Learn to supervise projects in dynamic business environments.
Identify opportunities for positive change and encourage innovation.
Create and implement strategic plans for growth.
Effectively manage staff as an organizational evolves.

Courses in this Specialization

This graduate specialization consists of four upper-division, online courses for a total of 12 credit hours.

Students in the Master of Human Resource Management program will take HRM520 in place of HRM560. Students in the Master of Organizational Leadership program will take MIM530 instead of MGT535.

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MGT571 - Strategic Product Innovation

Course Description

This practical and applied course introduces students to fundamental and advanced aspects of product development. The course addresses the challenges of idea development and evaluation for commercial feasibility, building a business case, and design/development of products and services, as well as the requirements and demands of commercialization.

Credit Hours: 3

ORG515 - Leadership Power in Organizations

Course Description

In this course, evolving leaders will identify sources of power and influence in organizations. Leaders examine the role of leadership in building relationships related to power issues encountered in organizations and consider the positive and negative outcomes of the influence of power from the perspectives of leaders and team members.

Credit Hours: 3

MGT535 - Managerial Communication in the Global Marketplace

Course Description

The course is designed from a managerial perspective to focus on internal and external communication practices within organizations. Topics include analysis of models and unique methods related to global communication expectations. Upon completion of the course, students acquire an understanding of the importance of accurate and effective interpersonal communication habits. Students cannot receive credit for both MGT 535 and ORG 536. Recommended Prior Course: None

Credit Hours: 3

MIM560 - International Business

Course Description

This course examines the factors that affect international business. Topics include the analysis of a country for prospective business opportunities, including the assessment of internal cultural and societal characteristics, how economic policies and regulations relate to trade activities, natural resource, labor, and outsourcing opportunities and their influence on the advancement of multinational enterprises. Challenging and unique considerations in the formulation and execution of organizational expansion considerations are addressed.

Credit Hours: 3

Corresponding Masters Degree Programs

A specialization in Strategic Innovation and Change Management pairs well with the following:

Business Administration

Information Technology Management

Management

Organizational Leadership

Why You Should Consider a Graduate Specialization

Customize your master’s degree with a specialization that fits your professional aspirations and personal ambitions. Just add additional, upper-division courses to your degree program, and gain skills in a related subject that complements your degree. Much like a minor, or degree concentration, a graduate specialization allows you the opportunity to examine an additional area of interest. Add a specialization to your master’s degree to showcase career-specific skills that meet your professional goals.

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With no set times or locations, you can complete your coursework around your schedule.

Monthly Class Starts

CSU Global classes start every month, which means you can begin earning your degree when you’re ready.

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Degree Specialization in Strategic Innovation and Change Management