Creativity Brings Innovation Back to Business
The economy is bolstered large-in-part by small business. Why is this?
Not only does it open the doors to more employment opportunities, it brings innovation to the forefront. This creative edge is quintessential to business changes. Creativity is often neglected in the education industry though, all the way from K-12 education to the college level, so a degree that embodies both business practice and creativity–like a Degree in Organizational Change–would be a unique addition to any company, large corporation to budding small business.
If you don’t believe how fundamental creativity is not offered in regular education, take a moment to watch Sir Ken Robinson’s speech from TED:
So where does one find the creative training that offers an edge in today’s professional world?
Hawai’i Pacific University‘s Master of Arts in Organizational Change is one way to add a creative spice to your educational background. The Master of Arts in Organizational Change is designed to bring about the innovative changes needed to turn large corporations around and achieve the same benefits small businesses are bringing to our economy. Students who complete the MA/OC will be prepared to:
Attain a solid foundation in the theory and practice of organizational design and behavior- Achieve competency in recognizing and reconciling cultural differences effecting change and development
- Understand change and development theories and practices from a systemic, holistic perspective
- Be able to critically evaluate the effectiveness of various change and development models and methods in both global and local contexts
- Understand the dynamics of change; in particular, innovational diffusion, change leadership, knowledge management, problem solving, and technology transfer
- Be able to work with various stakeholders to design and implement effective and sustainable change and development initiatives
- Be able to assess and measure important aspects of change and development, such as organizational culture, innovation diffusion, performance improvements, and the success/failure of change initiatives
- Be able to conduct both primary and secondary research to investigate change and development issues and related problems
- Understand the global-wide change and development profession, including the roles of consultants, change agents, educators, political leaders, non-profit administrators, and corporate executives
Students that are particularly interested in a Degree in Organizational Change will also qualify for the application process for the PhD in Organizational Change and Development at Southern Cross University after completing Hawai’i Pacific University’s MA/OC program.
Loyola University and Hawai’i Pacific University conducted two recent studies on the job market in change management and organizational development. These studies indicate a widespread demand for persons trained in organizational change as companies try to bring creativity and innovation back into business. Salaries are very competitive and the potential for professional growth is eliminates any fear of an income glass ceiling.
Jobs include positions within organizations such as directors of organizational development or change management. External jobs include positions as change consultants with such firms as Booz Allen Hamilton, Bearing Point, and many others. Opportunities exist in health care, government, business, education, technology, community development, and many other areas.
Prospective college students interested in creativity–but afraid of creative degrees that have no business potential–should take some time to review the Master of Arts in Organizational Change at HPU. Bring creativity and innovation back into the professional world and bolster the economy with your education and ideas.
