MSc Organization Studies 2014 Spring

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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http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/schools/socialsciences/owpersoneel/

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: [email protected]

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


• 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


• 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: [email protected]

phone: tel.:013 466 2088

More information about the content of the program:Coordinator Master’s program

Dr. Tobias Gösslingemail: [email protected]: 013-466 3384

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