Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication
600 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20052

Phone: (202) 994-1878
Fax: (202) 994-1881


Organizational Sciences

Organizational Sciences ties managerial and executive success to the integration of knowledge in three key areas:

  • Strategy & Change Management
  • Leadership & Communication
  • Performance & Talent Management.

Our program is based on the premise that for individuals and organizations to succeed—whether they are in the for-profit, not-for-profit, government, military, service, or manufacturing sectors—they must be ready to think and act in the most effective ways possible.

Organizational Sciences is focused on preparing individuals to quickly analyze and solve problems by synthesizing information, rethinking work processes, enhancing member collaboration, sculpting organizational culture, integrating the interests of a diverse set of stakeholders, and steering the organization toward a successful future. The achievement of this requires a deeper understanding of the relationship between the individual, organization, and environment. 


Cornerstones of Organizational Sciences

  • Formulating strategic initiatives
  • Designing interactive systems
  • Implementing planned change
  • Managing internationally
  • Developing effective teams
  • Recruiting, training, and retaining talent
  • Communicating internally and externally
  • Implementing transformational leadership
  • Forming decisions under uncertainty
  • Negotiating and mediating
  • Measuring and assessing performance
  • Persuading with data