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Master’s Program Organization Studies
Dr. Martyna Janowicz-Panjaitan
Points for today
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• Main characteristics of the Master’s Program OS (1-year program)
• Courses and thesis• 2 Variants: Extended Master OS & Research Master in
Social Sciences• Master OS in comparison• After graduation• Master OS from the student/alumni perspective• How to prepare?• More information
Department of Organization Studies
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ORGANIZATIONS are everywhere!
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Some are: useful, powerful, caring, entertaining or dreadfulAll are: complex and dynamic!
Main characteristics
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Focus on complexity and dynamics
MA OS addresses issues and theories of the whole range of present-day organizations
MA OS trains organizational analysts
Focus on broad and transferable skills to facilitate employment in a wide variety of organizations in the Netherlands and internationally
Train generalists, not specialists
Approach:
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Interdisciplinary approach (sociology, psychology, management and business studies)
Strong focus on analytical skills, rather than on specific tools and techniques
Closely linked to the department’s research program
Self-activation & self-assessment
Few final written exams, mainly reports, presentations, discussions
Small working groups
How to get through?
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1.Course work
Societal Developments and Institutions (6 ECTS)
Fall
Organization Dynamics (6 ECTS)
Organizing Strategy and Entrepreneurship (6 ECTS)
Inter-organizational Relations (6 ECTS)
Complexity within Organizations (6 ECTS)
Master Seminar in Organization Studies (6 ECTS)
2.Thesis Master thesis (24 ECTS) Spring
1. Course work structure
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Complex Dynamic
Organi-zation
Complexity within organizations Organizational dynamics
Environ-ment Societal development and institutions
Organizing strategy & entrepreneurship
Interorganizational relations
2. Master Thesis
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Master thesis Organization Studies (24 ECTS):
Semester 2 Competence test to show that you:
• can perform scientific research independently • have deep knowledge of the topic• are able to interpret and communicate
research results Approach:
• Research topic within the framework of the research program of the department
• Thesis circles of up to 8 students supervised by staff member
• Thesis has to be written in English
Master Thesis Circle Topics 2012 - 2013
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Supervisor Title
Leon Oerlemans Temporary Organizations
Remco Mannak Organizations in Dynamic Networks
Joerg Raab Network Management
Jing Han Network Cognition
Maryse Chappin Crowdsourcing for Innovation
Tobias Goessling Critical Management
Sjo Soeters Internationalization and Organizational Culture
John Goedee Chain Cooperation
Victor Gilsing (Breakthrough) Innovation & External Collaboration
Petre Curseu Human and Social Capital of Groups
Roger Leenders Risk Taking in Teams
Jeroen de Jong An Experimental Approach to Psychological Contracts
Sander Smit Organizing R&D Collaborations
Rob Jansen Taking SDM research back into the field
How to get out?
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• Complete all the course work• Complete the Master’s thesis by the end of June• Defend the Master’s thesis in June
• Graduation in a collective ceremony and within the Master circle (with guests) at the end of September
Variant 1: Extended Master Consultancy
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• 1,5 year long program• Same courses as in the regular Master’s OS• 1 year junior traineeship with partner organization
while writing Master thesis (2&3 semester)• Research proposal around a problem experienced
by the partner organization• Some additional assignments and workshops
Partner Organizations Extended Master Consultancy
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NIM Maatschappelijk Werk
D&A medical group B.V.
SKPO EINDHOVEN E.O.
Magnitude Consulting
Admission requirements for Extended Master
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• Admission: Same as regular Master OS • Students have to apply and be accepted by the
Department of Organization Studies and the partner organization in the spring of 2014
• Information session first half of May• Deadline for applications for 2014/15 is second
half of May• Tilburg University website (search term: extended
master OS), Stefan Cloudt: S.W.M.G.Cloudt@uvt.nl
Variant 2: Research Master in Social Science
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• 2-year research oriented program in Social Sciences with focus on individual in social contexts
• Interdisciplinary approach that integrates social psychology, sociology, organization studies and methodology
• Trains all-round researchers
• Admission takes place after selection. There is a limited number of openings (max 30)
• Students must apply for enrolment in the program
Research Masters cont.
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Interested in doing research
Qualified:• Background in methodology and statistics• High grades• Sufficient knowledge of English• MOTIVATION!
Willing to work hard
Motivated to learn research methodology and statistics
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The Master OS in comparison
• English Master; prepares for Dutch and international labor market
• Master OS addresses issues and theories about the whole range of present-day organizations
• Strong focus on analytical skills
• Extended Master Consultancy with integrated traineeship
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First jobs of OS alumni
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- Onderzoeker / data analyst (onderzoeksbureau, organisatieadvies bureau)
- Trainee management, trainee beleidsmedewerker, trainee consultancy (bank, business consulting, overheid etc)
- Consultant / business analyst (advies bureau, ICT)- Projectleider /project manager (Lean Six, Sigma, werving &
selectiebureau)- Projectmedewerker- Stafmedewerker- Docent (Hogeschool)- Sales executive
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Subsequent functions of OW / OS alumni
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• Project mager / leider, project lid, project controller, project supportofficer, programma manager
• Beleidsadviseur, beleidsmedewerker (kwaliteit, managementteam)• Intern of extern adviseur/consultant (verandering, HR, IT)• HR manager, HR business partner• Stafmedewerker• Trainer / coach• Marketingmanager• Commercieel directeur• Promovendus (Phd student)• Business (development, process) analyst• Business manager
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Employers of OW / OS alumni
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• Cap Gemini, KPMG, Pentascope• Sogeti, ICMS Group• ING Bank, ABN Amro• Alex vermogensbeheer• ORMIT• Open Universiteit, Tilburg University• Gemeente Den Haag• Netwerkstad Twente (samenwerkingsverband van vijf steden in
Twente)• Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO).
WO monitor 2012 for TSB
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No. of months between graduation and first paid jobWithin 1 month: 42%Within 3 months: 60 %Within 6 months: 74%
88,9 % of all TSB graduates are employed
74% are satisfied with their current function
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Master OS from a student perspective
Max Meulendijks
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Preparing for the Master’s OS
• Mastering English as a foreign language (oral and writing skills)
• Complete course work in your Bachelor program or the premaster year
• Regularly read articles referring to organizational problems in newspapers, magazines and on the Internet
• Be prepared to enter an exciting and challenging program
• You may consider doing an internship with an organization before you enter the program
Required (academic) background
• Completed Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in the social sciences or economics (harde knip)
• Basic knowledge in social science theories• Basic knowledge of organization and management
(theories)• Sound knowledge in research methods and statistics• Strong interest in organizations and organizing• Eagerness to develop skills of critical analysis and
understanding• Willingness to work hard
Required (academic) background
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English language requirements:
• TOEFL: 577 (paper), 90 (internet)• Academic IELTS: overall 6,5 + no part less than 6.0• Cambridge Proficiency in English: All grades• Cambridge Advanced English: Grades A,B and C
For details on application procedure, visit the TiU website!
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Questions?
General information about the program, admission, etc.:Study advisor Renske Helmere-mail: studieadviseurs.fsw@uvt.nl
phone: tel.:013 466 2088
More information about the content of the program:Coordinator Master’s program
Dr. Tobias Gösslingemail: t.goessling@uvt.nlphone: 013-466 3384
Masterbeurs in the Menza Restaurant (17:00 – 20:00)