The Milano Schoolof International Affairs,Management,and Urban Policy

The Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy

The New School for Public EngagementNew York City www.newschool.edu/milano

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Milano students and faculty work collaboratively to address local and global issues—social, economic, environmental, organizational, and political—in real time.

Building on a legacy of social commitment

The New SchoolFounded in 1919, The New School is one of the most innovative institutions of higher education in the United States. The scope of the university’s curriculum reflects the curiosity and progressive outlook of New School faculty and students, who constantly challenge convention and work to improve people’s lives, locally and globally.

Part of The New School for Public Engagement—a division of The New School—The Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy honors the legacy of New School trustee Robert J. Milano (1912–2000), whose commitment to ethical leadership and global perspectives on education lives on in the school that bears his name.

Milano’s Public Programs and CentersMilano students have access to and participate in the many public lectures, seminars, conferences, film series, and other special events offered regularly by Milano and other divisions of The New School.

The Center for New York City Affairs convenes conferences and panels illuminating the real-life effects of politics and public policy on New York City neighborhoods. Since 2006, the Observatory on Latin America has sought to study the processes of political and economic change in the region, foster public dialogue, and collaborate with institutions across Latin America.

“ There is so much diversity and brilliance here. I feel more supported at Milano than I have in any other school.”Eugenie Zynda MS Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management ’12

Milano students enjoy a 15:1 student-to- faculty ratio.

Rooted in New York City —Active around the world

Global, Urban, and EngagedMilano makes the most of its location in New York City. The program brings students into direct contact with policy makers, scholars, diplomats, business people, journalists, and global activists working and convening in New York. Graduates take advantage of networks formed and experience gained—and go on to help strengthen organizations and communities around the world.

Applied Learning in NYC and BeyondApplied learning is at the core of Milano’s curriculum. The Community Finance Development Laboratory, Managing the Client–Consultant Relationship, and Participatory Community Engagement are just a few of the courses that offer opportunities for students to interact with industry professionals. The significance of student work can be tremendous. Working with a New York City council member, Urban Policy Analysis and Management student Reana Kovalcik began drafting a food bill in her Laboratory in Issues Analysis class that became New York City law in 2011.

Each summer, the International Field Program (IFP) sends students to work with humanitarian relief organizations such as the International Rescue Committee, health and human service organizations including the African Services Committee, and other institutions ranging from the Asian Human Rights Commission in Hong Kong to Argentina’s Ministry of Economy in Buenos Aires. Participants receive rigorous training in research, data collection, report and grant writing, monitoring and evaluation, and cultural awareness.

“ Milano really pushes you to understand social, political, and economic dynamics in order to foster change at the grassroots level.”Anamaria Vrabie

MA International Affairs ’12 Fulbright Grantee 2010–2011

Milano students have participated in projects in more than 58 countries around the world.

Master of Science Degrees– Environmental Policy and Sustainability

Management

– International Affairs

– Nonprofit Management

– Organizational Change Management

– Urban Policy Analysis and Management

Master of Arts Degree– International Affairs

Post-Master’s Certificates– Leadership and Change

– Organizational Development

– Sustainability Strategies

Doctor of Philosophy Degree– Public and Urban Policy

Earn a degree that makes a remarkable difference

A Progressive EducationMilano’s graduate programs blend theory, research, and client-based project work and practice to prepare a new generation of professionals to become agents of change in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Interdisciplinary StudyAs a part of The New School, Milano offers students access to resources throughout the university, including outstanding graduate programs in economics at The New School for Social Research, art and design studies at Parsons The New School for Design, and media studies at The New School for Public Engagement.

Design Your ProgramMilano’s highly flexible programs allow you to select an area of study in which you wish to develop in-depth skills and knowledge. Our programs offer areas of concentration or less formal areas of specialization. For more information, see the inserts or visit www.newschool.edu/milano.

“ Working with real clients on real projects has been an invaluable experience.”Jonathan Lobb

MS Nonprofit Management ’12 Presidential Management Fellow


Blend progressive theory and practical experience with guidance from scholars and experts.

A Faculty That Shares Your ValuesAs accessible as it is distinguished, Milano’s faculty includes internationally and nationally recognized professors who are passionately committed to their fields. They are actively devising responses to global and local challenges—and are eager to help students translate their energy and ideals into positive social change. Learn about Milano’s faculty at www.newschool.edu/milano.

Ideas into ActionMilano students put their theories to the test, engaging in hundreds of client-based projects each year. They conduct serious research and gain skills to provide organizations with solutions and lead with accountable, ethical, and socially responsible practices, whether directing nonprofits, developing financial plans, or coordinating networks of partners.


Create your own path and forge new connections

Gain Transferable SkillsMilano’s graduates emerge with a variety of transferable skills and are in demand for their ability to think critically, communicate effectively, assess solutions analytically, and lead interdisciplinary teams successfully. Students graduate with a greater understanding of the social, political, and economic forces that shape the world and how to affect and manage change.

They learn not just technical skills, but interpersonal ones as well, such as building professional relationships and finding creative solutions that are sensitive to various stakeholder interests.

Focus on Your CareerOffering lifetime career services, Milano supports graduates with individual career advisement, career workshops, seminars, panel discussions, and networking events with alumni and prospective employees.

Flexible Career Paths and a Lifelong CommunityA Milano degree allows for focused study but prepares graduates to succeed and advance in a variety of fields across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Many alumni remain part of the Milano community, collaborating with peers, offering career advice to students, and providing networking, internship, and job opportunities.

Milano is a dynamic learning community where interdisciplinary approaches lead to positive changes.

Make Your MoveThe decision to make the financial, intellectual, and emotional commitment to graduate school is serious business. At Milano, we take your education as seriously as you do. Whether you are starting out, changing your career, or seeking professional advancement, we can help you design a program that can be completed on a full-time basis or can accommodate the demands of a full-time job.

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“ Concerns about the impact of climate change on cities drive the need for a new kind of professional able to integrate these concerns into the mission and strategies of public, business, and not-for-profit organizations.”John Clinton, PhDDirector, Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management

Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management

Alumna ProfileAnnie Moss (MS, 2012) grew up in Philomath, Oregon, a small town in the Willamette Valley. After high school, she spent a year in Argentina and then attended college at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where she studied Spanish, art, and education. After college, she spent a year teaching art and English in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Annie’s academic and professional focus at the Milano School was regional food systems and food justice. She is a co- founder of La Finca del Sur, a women-run urban farm in the South Bronx neighborhood of New York City. She has been involved in political advocacy on issues like the federal Farm Bill and worked for the New York Greenmarket on a project to assist small regional farmers. After receiving her master’s degree, Annie has continued her work at the Greenmarket on a funded regional grains initiative.

OverviewThis interdisciplinary professional graduate program educates planners, managers, policy analysts, and consultants to define and implement environmental policies and improve sustainability performance. It is intended for students who seek a broad understanding of the crucial importance of environmental, financial, and social sustainability to organizational success in the world today.

Students choose one of two concentrations: Management or Policy.

CurriculumThe master of science degree is awarded upon completion of 42 credits: the core courses (3 credits in economics and 3 credits in methods), eight required program courses (24 credits including a capstone seminar), and four courses (12 credits, two required and two electives) in the Policy concentration or the Management concentration.

The required program courses introduce all master’s candidates to the relevant natural science, financial analytics, public policy, and management dimensions of organizational, environmental, and social ecology.

Students complete the program with a capstone seminar, in which they develop individual research- and practice-based projects in a collaborative and multidisciplinary learning environment.

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Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management Degree Requirements

Core Courses(6 credits)

– Economics for Management and Public Policy

– Quantitative Methods

Required Program Courses(24 credits)

– Making a Difference: Global, Organizational, and Individual Perspectives on Social Change

– Principles of Environmental Science

– Climate Change and Cities

– Sustainability Perspectives and Practice

– Elements of Finance and Capital Markets or Capital Markets and Municipal Finance

– Leadership for Sustainability Strategies

– Organizational Assessment and Diagnosis

– Advanced Seminar (capstone)

Concentration Courses(12 credits)

Policy Concentration

– Policy Analysis

– Global Urban Environmental Policy

– Two approved electives

Management Concentration

– Management and Organizational Behavior

– Foundations of Organizational Change

– Two approved electives

Milano School Areas of SpecializationStudents choose electives that match their career objectives and professional interests. They can either follow one of the predefined specializations listed below or define a personal specialization in consultation with a faculty advisor.

– Community Development Finance

– Economic and Workforce Development

– Finance

– Food and the Environment

– Global Management

– Global Urban Futures

– Housing and Community Development

– Leadership and Change

– Leading Sustainability

– Politics and Advocacy

– Social Entrepreneurship

– Social Policy

Learn more: www.newschool.edu/milano/specializations

International Field ProgramStudents in all Milano School master’s programs are eligible to take part in the International Field Program (IFP). Students gain practical field experience through work and research with NGOs, international organizations, government, and local agencies. Admission to the IFP is by application subject to a competitive review process.

Additional InformationThe MS program can be completed in two years of full- time study. Working professionals can complete the program through part-time study.

Full-time students without relevant experience undertake a professional internship (minimum 400 hours).

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Alumna ProfileSookhee Oh (PhD, 2007) is a native of Seoul, Korea, where she graduated from Ewha Woman’s University with a BA in sociology and from Seoul National University with a master’s degree in city planning. After completing her courses at the Milano School, she was a postdoctoral research associate in Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences at Brown University. Her dissertation examines “spatial dispersion without diminishing ethnic ties” in the case of suburban Koreans in the New York City area. Currently, Dr. Oh is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, teaching courses in Urban Sociology, Immigration, Spatial Thinking, and Research Methods.

Doctor of Philosophy in Public and Urban Policy

“ .....”David HowellProfessor and PhD Program Director

“ Our PhD program requires competence in advanced analytical techniques and a commitment to thinking in alternative theoretical frameworks. Our students take full advantage of the educational resources of The New School and New York City.”David Howell, PhDDirector, PhD Program in Public and Urban Policy

OverviewThe doctoral program in public and urban policy is rooted in The New School’s tradition of critical inquiry and commitment to progressive social change. Successful applicants will have a relevant master’s degree and prior experience that prepares them to apply the highest level of research and analysis to global public policy questions, particularly with respect to issues that affect cities and metropolitan areas. Graduates of the program are researchers in consulting firms and international organizations; policy analysts for local, regional, and national governments and agencies; and faculty members at colleges and universities.

CurriculumThe doctor of philosophy degree is awarded for completion of 60 credits, passing the qualifying examination, and writing and defending a dissertation.

The 60 credits consists of 24 credits transferred from the student’s master’s degree program and 36 credits (12 courses) taken in residence.

The curriculum is interdisciplinary, and students are encouraged to explore alternative theoretical perspectives and research methodologies. This flexibility is made possible by the wide range of elective policy and management courses offered by the Milano School and the possibility of taking courses offered by the social science departments of The New School for Social Research and the New York Inter-University Doctoral Consortium.


Doctor of Philosophy in Public and Urban Policy Degree Requirements

Core Courses (18 credits)

– Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis I

– Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis II

– A foundation course in anthropology, economics, politics, or sociology (normally a doctoral-level course offered by the equivalent department of The New School for Social Research)

– Two research methods courses, one in quantitative methods and one in qualitative methods, chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor

– The Research Workshop

Elective Courses (18 credits)

Students work with a faculty advisor to choose electives that match their research interests and prepare them to write a dissertation.

Qualifying Examination and Dissertation ProposalStudents who successfully complete the course requirements submit a Qualifying Paper (a critical survey of the literature on a specific public policy issue) and take the qualifying examination. The examination is based on the content of Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis I, Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis II, and the Research Workshop. Those who pass the qualifying examination are eligible for the Master of Philosophy degree and can proceed to present and defend a dissertation proposal.

DissertationThe doctoral dissertation must present original research of an important urban policy issue that advances knowledge in the field.

Past dissertations include “ Race, Poverty and State Intervention in the Informal Economy: Evidence from South Africa”

“ The Effect of Housing Subsidies on Union Status and Visitation”

“ Miami’s Dual Stew Pot: Revisiting the Limits of Ethnic Solidarity in the Miami Cuban Enclave”

“ Stories of Returning Women: Lessons learned from Deinstitutionalization”

“ Identifying and Unbundling the Employment Impacts of a Time-limited Welfare Program”

“ A Pragmatic Test for Sustainability Indicator Projects: the Case of Social Learning in Seattle”

“ Shelter Injustice and the Endurance of Housing Poverty in South Tucson, Arizona”

“ The Role of Arts and Culture in Modern Cities: Making Art Work in Toronto and New York”



“ …the Graduate Program in International Affairs has advanced critical social science perspectives on global media, development, human rights, urbanization, peace, and security. Our student body forms an active community that combines theory, research, analysis, and practice in the pursuit of social and economic justice.”Michael Cohen, PhDDirector, Graduate Program in International Affairs

Alumna ProfileRachel Nadelman (MA, 2006) earned her bachelor’s degree at Brown University. After receiving her master’s degree in International Affairs, she went to work for the World Bank Group. As a member of the social development, agriculture, and gender unit, she was involved in projects in Haiti, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Jamaica, and Ecuador, and a cross-regional project headquartered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since 2009, she has focused on the wellbeing and empowerment of women in Haiti. Her published work includes chapters in the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Trading Stories: Experiences with Gender and Trade and the World Bank’s Building Equality and Opportunity through Social Guarantees. Rachel Nadelman entered the PhD program at American University’s School of International Service in 2011 after a decade working on development issues with community-based organizations and international institutions.

OverviewThe Graduate Program in International Affairs is named one of the top international affairs programs in the United States by the Foreign Policy Association. This program offers a sophisticated, critical, interdisciplinary approach to urgent international questions. Graduates find careers in public service, NGOs and advocacy organizations, teaching and research, media, and private business.

CurriculumThe Master of Arts degree is for recent college graduates and career changers. The Master of Science degree is for professionals with at least five years of post-university experience in an international affairs related field.

All International Affairs students select one of five concentrations:

– Cities and Social Justice

– Conflict and Security

– Development

– Governance and Rights

– Media and Culture

The 42-credit MA program consists of four required courses (12 credits), eight elective courses (24 credits including the concentration foundation course), and a final project (6 credits; Thesis Option or Practice Option).

The 30-credit MS program consists of four required courses (12 credits) and six elective courses (18 credits including the concentration foundation course) and does not require a final project.

Master of Arts/Master of Science in International Affairs


Master of Arts/Master of Science in International Affairs Degree Requirements

Required Program Courses (12 credits)

– Global Flows

– Economics in International Affairs

– Research Methods

– Comparative Development Experience

Concentration Electives (12 credits)

The designated “Foundation” course and at least three electives approved for the chosen concentration. An updated list of approved courses is published twice a year.

General Elective Courses (MA, 12 credits; MS, 6 credits)

Supplementing core and concentration requirements is an ever-changing selection of elective seminars based on faculty academic and professional expertise and interests.

Final Project Courses (6 credits–MA degree only)

Thesis Workshop and Thesis Supervision (Thesis Option) orProject Design and Program Management and Practicum in International Affairs (Practice Option)

International Field Program (IFP)Students in all Milano School master’s programs are eligible to take part in the International Field Program (IFP). Offered over the summer at various locations across the globe, the International Field Program provides a platform for emerging practitioners to gain hands-on experience in the field while following a rigorous course of study that provides a critical context for understanding global issues. Students gain practical field experience through work

and research with NGOs, international organizations, government, and local agencies. Admission to the IFP is by application subject to a competitive review process. Students can earn 6 graduate credits for successful completion of an IFP.




– Finance









– Social Policy


Additional InformationThe MA or the MS degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. Working professionals can complete the program through part-time study.




“ Milano’s nonprofit management program puts students at the apex of knowledge and innovation in the rapidly growing nonprofit sector and within a global network of outstanding nonprofit professionals.”Aida Rodriguez, PhDChair of Management Programs

Alumnus ProfileKevin Allan (MS, 2004) develops and implements nonprofit revenue strategies for Changing Our World, Omnicom Group’s philanthropic resources consulting firm, as manager of its international practice. Among other activities, he has developed private sector revenue outreach for UNICEF; UNFPA; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; and the National 4H Council. Prior to joining Changing Our World, Kevin was the development director of Stonewall Community Foundation and, before that, foundation manager of the Loeb Family Funds. He also worked with Project Concern International/India helping coordinate production of India’s first village-based HIV awareness film. Kevin received his BA from Manhattanville College.

OverviewStudents in the Nonprofit Management program are part of a learning community three decades in the making. Our students and faculty are known for bringing unconventional thinking to an evolving field. The curriculum offers opportunities to work directly with innovative nonprofit organizations. Management theory and practice are taught in a framework characterized by an emphasis on leadership for social change.

CurriculumThe Master of Science degree is awarded upon completion of 42 credits: the core courses (3 credits in economics and 3 credits in methods), six required program courses (18 credits including a capstone seminar), and six elective courses (18 credits).

The required program courses equip students with the necessary competencies to provide effective leadership in the global nonprofit sector. Two distinguishing features of the Milano School program are its flexibility and its cross-cultural nonprofit/NGO perspective.

Students choose six elective courses. The electives allow each student to creatively build areas of expertise within the field of nonprofit/NGO management based on individual professional goals.

Master of Science in Nonprofit Management


Master of Science in Nonprofit Management Degree Requirements






– Theory and Practice of Nonprofit Management


– Fundraising and Development

– Financial Management in Nonprofit Organizations


International Field Program Students in all Milano School master’s programs are eligible to take part in the International Field Program (IFP). Students gain practical field experience through work and research with NGOs, international organizations, government, and local agencies. Admission to the IFP is by application subject to a competitive review process.




– Finance









– Social Policy


Additional InformationThe MS program can be completed in two years of full-time study. Working professionals can complete the program through part-time study.





Alumna ProfileTrudi McCanna (MS, 2004) leads the Custom Solutions team at Google. In this role, she works with business and HR leadership to help other Google teams maximize their potential in a dynamic environment. Before joining Google, Trudi worked for Oppenheimer Funds, most recently as VP of Human Resources. She has also held various positions at JetBlue Airways, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, and Deloitte. Trudi has a BFA in Directing and a Master of Arts Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University.

“ At Milano, each assignment is real-world, application-oriented, and designed to help our students develop the strategic and critical thinking skills required to lead change.”Mark Lipton, PhDProfessor of Management

OverviewThe Organizational Change Management program is based on a unique laboratory-type pedagogy called the Portfolio, in which students undertake a series of increasingly complex change projects conducted with real-world clients. Upon completion of the project sequence, a student has a portfolio that showcases the results of his or her organizational change expertise. This Milano School management program is designed for working professionals who see effective implementation of change as critical to the success of their organizations and for people planning a career transition who have a keen interest in the way change happens.

CurriculumThe Master of Science degree is awarded upon completion of 42 credits: the core courses (3 credits in economics and 3 credits in methods), eight required program courses (24 credits including a capstone seminar), and four elective courses (12 credits).

The required program courses teach students to apply critical thinking and knowledge to the practices of leadership development. They learn how to build teams, work effectively with clients, restructure work processes, manage diversity, and articulate a vision and culture.

Students can use their electives to extend their general knowledge of organizational change management or to develop an area of specialization.

Master of Science in Organizational Change Management


Master of Science in Organizational Change Management Degree Requirements







– Foundations of Organizational Change

– Managing the Client-Consultant Relationship

– Group Processes, Facilitation, and Intervention

– Organizational Change Interventions: Theory, Design and Implementation

– Organizational Assessment and Diagnosis






– Finance









– Social Policy


Additional InformationApplicants must have a minimum of three years of organizational experience. The MS program can be completed in two years of full-time study. Working professionals can complete the program through part- time study.





“ The urban policy program has changed in fundamental ways since its founding in 1971, but two things have remained constant: the emphasis on experiential learning, in which students address policy and management issues for real clients; and the program’s steadfast focus on social justice.”Alex Schwartz, PhDAssociate Professor of Urban Policy Analysis and Management

Alumna ProfileStephanie Green (MS, 2004) is the director of housing development at the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) in New York City. At WSFSSH, she is responsible for initiating and supervising the construction and/or rehabilitation of residential buildings that will offer affordable rental housing and related community services to low-income individuals and families, particularly the elderly and others with support service needs. Prior to joining WSFSSH, Stephanie worked in the philanthropic sector advising foundations and individual philanthropists about strategic grantmaking. She earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University.

OverviewThe heart of the urban policy program is an experiential curriculum designed to give students a sound foundation in policy analysis and public management in an urban context. By combining client- centered projects involving public officials and nonprofit executives with a critical perspective on urban policy issues, the program prepares practitioners to address a wide range of challenges facing cities and other urban areas. Graduates find work as managers and analysts at government agencies and nonprofit and for-profit corporations, and as consultants, researchers, and advocates.

The program is accredited by National Association of Public Affairs and Administration and is affiliated with the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, and the Urban Affairs Association.

CurriculumThe master of science degree is awarded upon completion of 42 credits: the core courses (3 credits in economics and 3 credits in quantitative methods), six required program courses (21 credits including a capstone seminar), and five elective courses (15 credits.)

The required program courses provide a solid foundation in the critical assessment of traditional techniques of policy analysis; exposure to alternative theoretical and political perspectives; and client-centered applied courses, in which students work with real clients to find solutions to actual policy and management problems.

Master of Science in Urban Policy Analysis and Management


Master of Science in Urban Policy Analysis and Management Degree Requirements

Core Courses(6 credits)



Required Program Courses(21 credits)

– Public Management

– Policy Analysis

– Political Economy of the City

– Laboratory in Issue Analysis (6 credits)

– Public Finance and Fiscal Management

– Advanced Seminar



Areas of Specialization – Community Development Finance


– Finance









– Social Policy


Additional InformationThe MS program can be completed in two years of full-time study. Working professionals can complete the program through part-time study.






Certificate in Leadership and Change

Overview

Post-Master’s Professional Certificates

The Milano School offers post-master’s professional studies for students with graduate degrees who are interested in expanding their current role or exploring new professional directions. Those who successfully complete one of these programs receive a certificate. There are three certificates offered:


– Organizational Development

– Sustainability Strategies

Each program consists of 18 credits, in which students learn and apply skills and competencies that will give them an edge in their professional careers.

New students are admitted in both fall and spring semesters. Students enrolled in a related master’s degree program at The New School may be able to earn a certificate concurrently while completing their degree requirements.

Successfully transforming organizations, programs, initiatives, and groups requires effective and committed leadership. What are the critical factors in leading change successfully? How does building leadership capacity support institutional change? How do leaders create a new shared vision among stakeholders? The leadership and change curriculum addresses these questions and more with an action-oriented, values-based approach. Being a leader for change requires examining values, engaging in honest dialogue about what works and what does not work, and a willingness to take risks and to try new methods and models. Students in the certificate program test their ideas and skills in organizational settings, discuss their experiences with faculty and fellow students, and return to their organizations with new insight.

A graduate degree is required for admission to this program. Candidates come from diverse fields, including business (MS, MBA), public administration (MS, MPA), education (MEd), psychology (MA, MS), social work (MSW), and sociology (MA).

Curriculum The Certificate in Leadership and Change is awarded upon successful completion of six courses (18 credits):

– MHTC 6124 Foundations of Organizational Change

– MMGT 6066 Leadership Perspectives and Practice

– MMGT 6520 The Science and Art of Leadership Development

– MMGT 6511 Leading Change Practicum

– Two electives selected from the Change Competencies, Leadership Applications, and/or Applied Context offerings




Post-Master’s Professional Certificates

Certificate in Organizational Development

Certificate in Sustainability Strategies

The field of organizational development has evolved into an established profession, and the Milano School has been educating its practitioners for more than 30 years. This program is designed for professionals already working in or planning to enter the field of organizational change management as either internal or external consultants. The curriculum addresses organizational effectiveness on three levels—individual, group, and system—providing students with an understanding of the complexity of organizational challenges in the for-profit, nonprofit, and public sectors. Students return to their organizations to engage in successful change initiatives or enter the field as internal and external OD practitioners.

A graduate degree is required for admission to this program. Candidates come from diverse fields, including law (JD), business (MBA or MS), education (MEd), psychology (MA or MS), social work (MSW), sociology (MA).

Successful models of policy and business management increasingly take into account the interconnectedness of ecological, social, and financial sustainability, using the triple bottom line approach. This approach creates a need for managers who understand critical sustainability challenges and are competent to devise strategies for addressing them. This curriculum prepares working and aspiring professionals in business, government, and nonprofit organizations to be planners, directors, and consultants in organizations that seek to define and implement sustainability as a value and a goal, especially environmentally-oriented nonprofits, emerging “green” industries, and government planning and regulatory agencies.

A graduate degree is required for admission to this program. Candidates come from diverse fields, including law (JD), business (MBA and MS), public administration (MPA), architecture and design (MFA, MA), and engineering and natural science (MS).

Curriculum The Certificate in Organizational Development is awarded upon successful completion of 6 courses (18 credits):

– MMGT 5026 Management and Organizational Behavior

– MHTC 6124 Foundations of Organizational Change

– MHTC 6122 Organizational Change Interventions: Theory, Design, and Implementation

– MMGT 6020 Group Processes: Facilitation and Intervention

– MMGT 6518 Organization Assessment and Diagnosis

– One elective

Curriculum The Certificate in Sustainability Strategies is awarded for completion of 6 courses (18 credits):

– MMGT 5016 Climate Change and Cities Management

– MMGT 6067 Corporate Philanthropy and Social Responsibility

– MEFI 6502 Elements of Finance and Capital Markets

– MMGT 6168 Sustainability Perspectives and Practice

– MMGT 6519 Leadership for Sustainability Strategies

– One elective



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