XLRI Announces Admission to MPOD 2015

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November 28, 2014
XLRI and Weatherhead School of Management USA have jointly invited applications for admission to the programme MPOD 2015
MPOD is a 15 month modular programme designed specifically for mid-career executives that aims to build new capabilities

Xavier School of Management(XLRI) Jamshedpurand Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA), have jointly invited applications for admission to the programme ‘Master of Science Degree in Positive Organization Development & Change’ (MPOD) 2015. The last day to apply for the course is January 31, 2015.

15 Months’ Programme

MPOD is a 15 month modular programme designed specifically for mid-career executives that aims to build new capabilities in strategic-level change management, broaden knowledge of leading-edge theory and practice in appreciative inquiry, strength-based human resource development and positive organizational change research, develop emotional intelligence and explore ways of sustainable enterprises.

First time in India

MPOD is now being offered for the first time in India in partnership with XLRI Jamshedpur. It is specifically geared toward the needs of executives and change agents from around the world who face a torrent of continual change, increasing complexity, and growing interconnectedness in multicultural contexts; and who must respond to these challenges in ways that yield economic value for their organizations while upholding standards of environmental and social responsibility.
  
Joint Programme

The program is conducted in six modules spread over 15 months with the first 5 modules of 1-week duration at XLRI Campus, Jamshedpur and the final 6th module of 2-weeks at Case Western’s campus in USA. The modules are spaced 10-12 weeks apart, making the program flexible enough for the executives and enabling them to attend on-campus classroom sessions without disrupting their busy work schedules.

The program is facilitated jointly by a highly distinguished team of faculty at XLRI and Case Western who are thought leaders, authors, researchers and practitioners having pioneering impact in the areas of Appriciative Inquiry, Emotional Intelligence, Resonant Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Change Management, Human Resource Development and Sustainable Enterprises including Dr. David Cooperrider, Prof. Richard Boyatzis, Dr. J. Singh among others.

Degree and Certificates

On successful completion of all six modules of the program, candidates will be awarded Case Western’s Master of Science degree in Positive Organization Development & Change and two post-graduate certificates in Appreciative Inquiry for Business and Societal Benefit, and Developing Leadership through Emotional Intelligence jointly by XLRI and Case Western.

Programme Fee
The fees for this programme is $29,000 or the Rupee equivalent Rs. 17,40,000 covering the tuition fee, programme material and on-campus accommodation during each of the modules.

How to apply

To apply to the programme, the candidates are to visit http://weatherhead.case.edu/degrees/mpod-india/admission and complete an online application form. The candidates are to be selected on the basis of telephonic interviews and assessment of their work experiences.

Who can apply

MPOD is open to professionals from all functions, provided they have at least 10 years of relevant experience in organizations.

Pedagogy

The class size will be limited to maintain an intimate, intellectually stimulating environment. Adult learners and the program faculty will work together as co-inquirers in the education process, forming strong bonds and a lifelong commitment to learning and personal and professional growth.
 
XLRI Jamshedpur is a premier, private management school in the country founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the Steel city of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Over the last few decades, XLRI has striven to contribute to the professional growth and management of innumerable institutions that serve the public, especially organized industry, labour, service agencies engaged in rural development, education, health and other public systems.

XLRI will be conducting XAT 2015 across the country for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes in 120 B schools including XLRI in India. The exam will be conducted on January 4, 2015 in paper pen mode in a single session of 3 hours. On line Registration for XAT 2015 is open with a registration fee of Rs. 1000/-.

About Weatherhead

The Weatherhead School of Management is different from other business schools. Weatherhead has enhanced traditional management education by integrating the fundamentals of business with ideas and practices that change individuals, organizations, and societies. It is on Case Western Reserve University’s campus, located at the heart of University Circle, students find themselves in one of the densest concentrations of educational, scientific, medical and cultural institutions in the United States

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