University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania

Organizational Effectiveness, MBA

Hybrid
2 years
Business, Commerce and Management
Course Overview

The Organizational Effectiveness major in the Wharton MBA at the University of Pennsylvania immerses students in advanced theory and practice around managing people and designing organizations. Topics range from analyzing individual and group behavior to creating management systems and structures aligned with business strategy. The program supports three key career paths: (1) leadership roles focused on people and culture; (2) organizational consulting or broader management consulting; and (3) combining a technical or analytical background with deeper behavioral and managerial expertise.

What You'll Learn
    • Structured development in organizational behavior and design — learning how to assess and create effective systems for people and work processes.

    • Completion of 19 or more course units, including four major-specific electives on top of core management courses such as Foundations of Teamwork & Leadership and Managing Established or Emerging Enterprises.

    • Access to specialized courses like Negotiations, People Analytics, Power & Politics, Organizational Change, Executive Leadership, and Leading Across Differences.

    • Practical skills in negotiation, change management, cross-cultural leadership, executive decision-making, and data-driven people insights.

Organizational Effectiveness, MBA

164,000 USD

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

https://www.upenn.edu

Skills You'll Gain:

Teamwork skills
Organizational Administration