Career Outcomes
Launch your career in organizational change with Northwestern University’s MOD program. Designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals (less than two years of experience), the MOD equips you with the practical skills and credentials needed to excel in today’s constantly evolving workplace.
What Makes MOD Graduates Stand Out?
- Immediate Impact: MOD alumni are prepared to apply expertise in change management, organizational development, systems thinking, industrial-organizational psychology, and evidence-based design from day one.
- Career Flexibility: The program’s broad skill set opens doors across industries—corporate, nonprofit, government, and consulting.
- Leadership Readiness: Graduates are ready to take on supervisory and team leadership roles, with a strong foundation in problem solving, communication, project management, and ethical decision-making.
Potential Career Paths for MOD Graduates
| Role Title | Core Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Change Management Analyst | Supports change initiatives, develops communication plans, conducts impact analyses, and assists with training and development. |
| Organizational Development Specialist | Improves organizational effectiveness via strategic planning, talent management, and leadership development. |
| Project Coordinator | Plans, executes, and closes projects; coordinates between departments; ensures project goals are met on time and within budget. |
| Human Resources Associate | Supports recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and training, fostering a positive organizational culture. |
| Sustainability Coordinator | Integrates sustainability and ESG strategies within organizations. |
| Training and Development Coordinator | Designs and delivers training programs to enhance employee skills and support organizational change. |
| Junior Consultant | Assists senior consultants with change management projects, research, and strategy development; may advance to consultant roles with experience. |
If you have more than two years of professional experience, consider the Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change for advanced career development.
Skills Developed in the MOD Program
- Change management and organizational development
- Problem solving using systems thinking and evidence-based design
- Communication, collaboration, and team dynamics
- Project and stakeholder management
- Ethical leadership and cultural competence