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POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

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Master of Science (MSc.) in Organisational Development

The Master’s Programme is designed to equip postgraduates with a sustainable mindset and the skills to create self-sufficient opportunities after graduation. It targets individuals with a first degree or relevant qualifications who aim to advance their careers in Organization and Community Development, including professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, leaders, and those in training and development roles.

The program supports personal and organizational development goals across academia, the security sector, industry, non-profit organizations, and young professionals. Participants will gain a comprehensive background in OD, learning models to drive transformational change, manage organizational transitions, address staff development issues, and lead successful OD interventions for enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, and performance. The program also aims to produce self-employed OD professionals and consultants capable of contributing to national development. 

By the end of the program, students will understand the history and current trends in OD, distinguish between OD and management consulting, apply ethical behaviors, analyze the OD approach’s significance, utilize the Action Research Model, apply OD facilitation skills, and establish and run their consultancy firms.

Master of Science (MSc.) in Private Sector Development

The CCOD curriculum is designed for individuals new to or with basic knowledge in private sector development (PSD) or local economic development (LED). It targets entrepreneurs, executives, leaders, private sector advocates, academics, social workers, non-profit sector operators, SME managers, consultants, HR practitioners, and young professionals seeking to improve performance or facilitate change. The program aims to produce professionals and graduates capable of contributing to Ghana’s private sector development by training advocates to implement practical interventions, influence policies, and support SME growth. Graduates will gain a deep understanding of PSD in Ghana and Africa, conduct action research, engage in dialogues, and differentiate between PSD advocacy and social policies to foster a thriving environment for SMEs

Master of Philosophy (Mphil) in Private Sector Development

This advanced Organizational Development Education (ODE) program combines the CCOD postgraduate and Master of Science in Organization Development (OD) courses. Its purpose is to empower students to use OD interventions for facilitating change and development, contributing to the transformation of communities, organizations, and educational institutions.

The program’s objectives, aligned with institutional missions and national demand, include:

  • Advancing OD interventions for academic and professional practices.
  • Developing competencies to create self-employed OD consulting firms.
  • Applying the Action Research Model for business and organizational growth.
  • Integrating indigenous knowledge with technology to transform communities and institutions.

This comprehensive program equips students with the skills and knowledge to drive sustainable change and development across various sectors.

Post Graduate Diploma (Post-Dip.) in Organisational Development

Organizational Development (OD) is gaining traction in Africa as a transformative approach rooted in behavioral science and systemic methodologies.

This program aims to cultivate a sustainable mindset among postgraduates, empowering them to foster self-sufficiency after graduation. It seeks to equip students with advanced OD skills to catalyze change in diverse systems across Africa, driving transformation in communities, organizations, and educational institutions. Graduates will gain a deep understanding of OD’s historical context and current trends, distinguishing it from management consulting and applying ethical principles in their roles.

They will master the Action Research Model for sustainable organizational growth, develop OD facilitation skills for effective transformation, and establish consultancy firms capable of offering global OD consulting services, thereby contributing significantly to national development initiatives

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