Earn Your Master in Management – Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Leadership (MMDI) Degree 100% Online
Make a Difference Through the Study of Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Leadership with our 100% Online Master in Management Program
The Master in Management – Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Leadership (MMDI) is designed from an organizational perspective to identify, recognize, and remove barriers that impede productivity for the 21st century workforce. This graduate program will prepare students to become change agents and help capitalize on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and worldviews that shape organizations’ climate and direction. Upon completion of the MMDI program, graduates will be prepared to pursue careers as diversity recruiters, coordinators, managers, and chief diversity officers as well as careers in higher education and consulting.
Flexibility and Convenience
The MMDI program courses are offered 100% online in an eight-week format to meet the growing demands of our professional students’ schedules. Enrolled students needing support on how to use the University’s online learning management system have access to assistance throughout the program.
Learn New Skills
The Master in Management (MM) program’s mission is to help graduates develop an understanding and application of management practices and leadership skills in an organization. In addition to gaining practical competence in a specific field of study through a real-world work experience, graduates will be prepared to think strategically, integrate and construct new knowledge, develop intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies, and apply excellent moral character to the practices of an organization.
Affordable and Accessible
We’re here to help make the University of Dubuque’s quality, private education affordable for you, regardless of your financial picture. Our experienced student financial planners will assist you in identifying the financial options available to you to help make investing in your future possible.
Making a Difference Through the Study of Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Leadership
Students and faculty of the MMDI are active in integrating theory and practice that addresses organizational issues through assigned cases, consultations, and organizational proposals. Their work contributes to the recognition of change initiatives, impacting innovation while interpreting strategies for positive recruitment and retention of diverse talent. Also, they appraise, analyze, and report out findings of employee resource groups to give under-represented populations visibility and support to align with organizational objectives, goals, and enhance an inclusive work environment.
Program Goals, Requirements and Course Details
Master in Management – Diversity & Inclusion
- The MMDI program is built based on extensive industry research in the fields of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- The program will help students gain awareness of the premiere models for measuring the effectiveness in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- The program utilizes diversity and inclusion professionals that work with our students to develop research projects, help with professional development, and increase networking opportunities.
- The program offers a certificate option consisting of four diversity and inclusion courses that apply towards the master’s degree.
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to become change agents within their current organizations and/or pursue careers as diversity recruiters, coordinators, managers, and Chief Diversity Officers; as well as careers in higher education and consulting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or domestically recognized international institution of higher education (official transcript required).
- Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
(Note: conditional admission may be an option if your GPA is below the minimum 2.5 requirement. Contact your online admission counselor for more information.)
Master in Management – Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Degree Requirements
30 credits hours:
15 credit hours Foundation Electives
15 credit hours Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Leadership courses and Field Experience Capstone Course
Foundation Electives
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 602 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS 620 or COM 620 or COM 647 | Managing the Business Culture or Intercultural Communication or Stakeholder Engagement | 3 |
| BUS 626 | Strategic Implementation | 3 |
| BUS 665 | Analytics for the Business Environment | 3 |
| BUS 668 | Innovation and Change Management | 3 |
Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Leadership and Capstone
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DIL 601 | Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| DIL 610 | Cultural and Social Group Identities | 3 |
| DIL 615 | Managing the Diversity and Inclusion Change Initiative | 3 |
| DIL 620 | Crisis Management & Operational Continuity | 3 |
| GRAD 686 or DIL 689 | Field Experience Capstone Seminar or Diversity and Inclusion Capstone | 3 |
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