Master’s Program

Organization Studies

Martyna Janowicz-Panjaitan

Points for today

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1. What’s Master’s Program OS all about

2. Main characteristics of the Master’s Program OS

3. Program Structure

4. Two variants: Extended Master OS & Research

Master in Social Sciences

5. Career prospects

6. Master OS from the student/alumni perspective

7. Admission Requirements

8. More information

Department of Organization Studies

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ORGANIZATIONS are everywhere!

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Some are: useful, powerful, caring, entertaining, shady or dreadful

1. What’s Master OS all about?

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Organizational environment is complex and dynamic

To survive, organizations need to continuously adapt and

develop

• E.g., Change how they work internally, change their

strategy, become more entrepreneurial, collaborate

with other organizations

(Project) managers, internal policy advisors, external

consultants formulate interventions / solutions and ways

of implementing them

1. What’s MA OS all about?

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To do that well they need to:

• Understand the issue at hand based on evidence

(data, analysis, conclusion) diagnosis

• Draw on most up-to-date research on the topic

tailor-made solution

• Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders

• Guide a team to facilitate implementation

2. Main characteristics

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Duration – 1 year, in English

Spring semester – course free

MA OS covers the whole range of present-day organizations

MA OS trains organizational analysts

Focus: organizational adaptation to dynamic environments

Strong focus on analytical skills

prepares for Dutch and international labor market

Extended Master OS with integrated traineeship

Approach:

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Interdisciplinary approach (sociology, psychology, management

and business studies)

Strong focus on analytical skills (including research methods)

Closely linked to the department’s research program

Self-activation & self-assessment

Few final written exams, mainly reports, presentations,

discussions

Permanent performance assessment

Small working groups

3. Program structure

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Block 1Sept – Oct

Block 2Nov - Dec

Block 3Feb - March

BlockApril - May

Societal developmentsand institutions

Interorganizational Relationships

Complexity withinOrganizations

Organizational Dynamics No courses

Organizing Strategy &Entrepreneurship

Master Seminar Organization Studies Master Thesis Organization Studies

Semester 1: Courses

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Organizing

strategy &

entrepre-

neurship

Interorgani-

zational

relationships

Societal

developments

and

institutions

Complexity

within

organizations

Organization

Environment

Organization

dynamics

Semester 2: Master Thesis

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Master thesis Organization Studies (24 ECTS):

Competence test to show that you:

• can perform research independently

• have deep knowledge of the topic

• are able to interpret and communicate research results

Approach:

• Thesis circles of up to 8 students supervised by staff members

• Research topic within the framework of the research program

of the department

• Thesis has to be written in English

Master thesis circle topics 2016 - 2017

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Circle 01 : Dynamic composition of top management teams

Circle 02 : Social hierarchy and teams

Circle 03 : Teams in organizations: what really makes them work?

Circle 04 : Impression formation in teams

Circle 07 : Multiple-team membership in organizations

Circle 08 : Intrafirm networks and innovation

Circle 09 : Finance and organization theory

Circle 10 : Complex collaboration and serious gaming

Circle 11 : Research blind spots about interorganizational relationships

4. Variant A: Extended Master OS

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• 1,5 year long program

• Semester 1: Same courses as in the regular Master OS

• Semester 2 & 3: Junior traineeship at a partner

organization (12 months)

• Research proposal around a problem experienced by

the partner organization

• 6 full-day workshops on consultancy process and skills

• 2 professional assignments

Partner Organizations Extended Master Consultancy

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4. 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 2017

• Information session and speed date in May, 2017

• Deadline for applications for 2017/18 is in May, 2017

• For details and deadlines see: Tilburg University website

(search term: extended master OS),

• If you are interested and want to receive all the

information, send an e-mail to: M.Janowicz@uvt.nl

4. Variant B: 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

• More information:

www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/remasbs

In short…

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(Extended / Research) Master Organization Studies

prepares you for a range of management positions in

private, public and non-profit organizations as well as for

a career in research and advise/consulting.

5. Career prospects

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Job category Functions

Researcher / analyst • Onderzoeker

• Data analyst (onderzoeksbureau, organisatieadvies

bureau)

• Business analyst

Traineeship • Trainee management

• Trainee beleidsmedewerker

• Trainee consultancy (bank, business consulting, overheid

etc)

Consultant • Consultant (advies bureau, ICT)

Project management • Projectleider

• Project manager (Lean, Six Sigma, werving &

selectiebureau)

Other • Projectmedewerker

• Stafmedewerker

• Docent (Hogeschool)

Starting functions of MA OS graduates

5. Career prospects

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Functions of MA OS graduates (3-5 years)

Job category Functions

Project management • Project manager / leider

• Project lid

• Project controller

• Project support officer

• Programma manager

Policy advisory • Beleidsadviseur

• Beleidsmedewerker (kwaliteit, managementteam)

Consulting • Intern adviseur

• Consultant (verandering, HR, IT)

Other • HR manager, HR business partner

• Stafmedewerker

• Trainer / coach

• Marketingmanager

• Commercieel directeur

• Promovendus (Phd student)

• Business (development, process) analyst

• Business manager

5. Career prospects

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Employers of MA OS alumni

Sector Organization

Private • Cap Gemini, KPMG, Pentascope, Twynstra Gudde

• Sogeti, CGI

• ING Bank, ABN Amro

• Alex vermogensbeheer

• ORMIT

• Philips Healthcare

• Shoeby

Public • Open Universiteit, Tilburg University

• Gemeente Den Haag

• Netwerkstad Twente (samenwerkingsverband van vijf

steden in Twente)

• Instituut Verbeeten, Elkerliek Ziekenhuis

Non-profit • Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO)

6. Student perspectiv

A student’s perspective

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7. Admission requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree (harde knip) in:

• management,

• (organization) psychology,

• (organization) sociology,

• (business) economics / studies.

• Basic knowledge of social science theories

• Basic knowledge of organization and management (theories)

• Sound knowledge in research methods and statistics

• Strong interest in organizations and organizing

• For details on the admission & application procedure, visit the OS

website: www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/onderwijs/masteropleidingen/organization-

studies/application/

8. More information

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General information about the admissions, procedures etc:

• Education Coordinator: Trudy Haneveer

• For questions please visit ASK TSB:

www.tilburguniversity.edu/ask-tsb

and fill in the online contact form

• Call 013 466 8000 or visit the Student Desk in A301

More information about the content of the program:

Coordinator Master’s program

Dr. Tobias Gössling

email: t.goessling@uvt.nl

phone: 013-466 3384

8. More information

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Master’s fair!

In the Foyer of Warande Building 19:00 – 21:15

Meet students and Education Coordinators!

Mail a student

Manon Baars: m.n.baars@tilburguniversity.edu