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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra | Established in 1940 | Approved/Accredited by NAAC, UGC | Government | NIRF Rank: #58 MBAUniverse.com Grade: AA+
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai

MA in Organization Development, Change and Leadership (MA ODCL)

Last Updated on October 23, 2024 by Prof. SK Agarwal
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai MA in Organization Development, Change and Leadership (MA ODCL)

Program Highlight

TISS Mumbai MA ODCL is 2 years full time MBA equivalent program. This TISS Mumbai MBA equivalent MA Organization Development, Change and Leadership program is most sought after management course and is a preferred program. The Master of Arts Organization Development, Change and Leadership is self-financed a high RoI program. 

Organisation Development (OD) is a preferred field of study and is especially relevant in today’s fast-paced and drastic change era. The programme offers diverse study of  community and social development origins and provides a firm ground for the applied behavioural sciences. The program has applications in industry that have continued to be enriched by advances in social psychology, neurosciences, behavioural economics, and the art of facilitation,

which explores and expands on the emergent knowledge from human efforts in institutions.
Through this programme, TISS aims to develop innovative and influential change agents for various institutions. The programme enables students to understand how emerging industrial revolutions usher in systems of interacting components that impact each other in significant but often unseen ways. Crucially, students focus on self-development, which is, in turn, needed to accomplish the facilitator identity in organisational change processes. 

ParticularsDetails
Program TypeMBA/PGDM
Program NameMA in Organization Development, Change and Leadership (MA ODCL)
Residential/Non-ResidentialResidential
Specialization OfferedMarketing, Finance, Human Resource, Business Analytics, Sustainability Management
Duration24 Month
Mode of StudyFull Time
Seats35
FeesRs. 8.49 Lakhs
Average SalaryRs. 25.28 Lakhs
Approved/Accredited byNAAC, UGC
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai MA in Organization Development, Change and Leadership (MA ODCL)

Curriculum Highlights

TISS MA ODCL program curriculum is spread over 2 years. TISS MA ODCL programme transforms students, both personally and professionally. Students gain a deeper understanding of themselves and behavioural sciences, organisation strategy, operations and the interplay of systems and people processes. Those passionate about making a difference through OD should consider applying to our MA in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership.

The learning methods in the programme include lectures, case discussions, simulations, role-plays, fieldwork, internships, service learning, and facilitated human interaction processes. Students engage in experiential learning opportunities and reflective spaces and interact with experienced professionals, faculty and alums. In this manner, students better understand their challenges and those of organisations in various contexts involving change. One of the differentiators of this program is the opportunity for students to immerse in a real-world consulting project that intends to take them through a complete OD cycle.

During TISS MA in ODCL, students learn how to appreciate and proceed with the process of OD-intensive organisational change, including:

  • Understanding ‘organisation’ as an open system to infer organisational purpose and design linkages.
  • Diagnosing issues, causes, and designing approaches to enable internal renewal of capabilities of client organisations.
  • Evaluating and presenting options, developing interventions with clients and delivering them as change facilitators for sustainable change.
  • Exhibiting leadership and innovation for organisational change processes to enable organisational effectiveness.
  • Changes to the structure, culture, strategy, and processes of an entire organisation, including the impact on individual jobs and roles.
  • The application of behavioural science knowledge and practice to facilitate performance or internal transformation within an organisation.
  • The improvement of organisational effectiveness by involving members of the organisation in understanding the challenge whilst enabling in them new skills, knowledge and ways of thinking and doing tasks in service of the organisation’s purpose and strategy.
  • The promotion of high productivity, performance, quality products, financial performance and continuous improvement.
  • The facilitation of change in a flexible, adaptive and humanistic, participative way.
  • Sustainability, so consistent change in the right direction, continues beyond the life of the initial change initiative.
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai MA in Organization Development, Change and Leadership (MA ODCL)

Eligibility Criteria

TISS Mumbai MA ODCL Eligibility criteria are as below:

  • The basic TISS Eligibility criteria for admission 2025 for M.A. HRM & LR program is a bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years/4 years duration or its equivalent from a recognized university
  • The candidate applying for TISS Admission must have passed bachelor’s degree with minimum 15 years of total education or should be in final year of graduation
  • Must apply and appear in CAT 2024 conducted by IIMs
EligibilityDetails
Education RequirementsCandidates appearing for the final year of the bachelor’s degree/equivalent
Exam AcceptedCAT
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai MA in Organization Development, Change and Leadership (MA ODCL)

Seats

Total Number of Seats: 35
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai MA in Organization Development, Change and Leadership (MA ODCL)

Fees

 Fees ComponentAmount
Tuition FeeRs. 8.49 Lakhs
Total FeesRs. 8.49 Lakhs
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai MA in Organization Development, Change and Leadership (MA ODCL)

Admission Process

Application Status: Open

TISS Mumbai MA ODCL Admission Process is through CAT 2024 exam score. The Admission Process for TISS Mumbai MBA equivalent MA ODCL program has following steps:

Step-1: Apply and appear in CAT 2024: The student has to appear in CAT 2024 conducted by IIMs for admission 2025 to TISS MA ODCL

Step-2: Shortlist: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the CAT 2024 test scores 
for Online Assessment Round which comprises GD-PI 

Step-3: Final Selection: The final selection of candidates for admission will be based on composite factors such as CAT 2024 scores, previous academic record, relevant work experience and performance in the Online Assessment (Group Discussion and personal interview) 

TISS Mumbai Admission 2025 Important Dates are as below:

  • TISS Mumbai Last Date to Apply: December 9, 2024
  • TISS Mumbai Shortlist Announcement for GD-PI Round: February 10, 2025 
  • TISS Mumbai Final selection (PI) dates: Feb 25 to March 12, 2025
  • Final Admission Offer to 2025-27 Batch: April 4, 2025 

TISS Mumbai MA ODCL Shortlisting Criteria
TISS Mumbai Shortlisting Criteria for Interview Process is based on entrance exam score and other parameters as below: 

  • Candidates are short-listed based on the basis of their performance in the respective entrance exam.
  • Weightage for CAT 2024 score is 95% in shortlisting for GD-PI round
  • Weightage for Gender Diversity is 5% in shortlisting. Female and transgender candidates will be awarded 5% marks. 

Exam Accepted

CAT

How to Apply

ISS Mumbai Application should be submitted online. Eligible candidates have to take following steps to apply for TISS Mumbai Admission 2025:

  • Register and appear for CAT 2024 exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam.
  • Apply separately online for TISS Mumbai Admission 2025.
  • Pay the requisite application fees. The Fees is Rs.1750 for Gen category; Rs.1250 for EWS/NC-OBC category; Rs.750 for SC/ST category candidates

Selection Process

TISS Mumbai Final Selection Criteria is based on Online Assessment (OA) Round. The final selection consists of Online Interview. At the time of the Personal Interview, written, verbal and analytical abilities of the candidates would also be examined. The final selection of candidates for admission will be based on composite factors such as CAT 2024 scores, Graduation Marks, performance in the personal interview. Following weightages will be awarded to different components to arrive at the final merit list and to make final admission offer: 

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai MA in Organization Development, Change and Leadership (MA ODCL)

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YearAverage SalaryMedian SalaryHighest SalaryBatch Placed
2023Rs. 27.22 LakhsRs. 0Rs. 49.00 Lakhs100%
2024Rs. 25.28 LakhsRs. 0Rs. 49.00 Lakhs100%

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