Ivy League academics—without interrupting your career
Organizational Dynamics Programs courses are designed for working professionals. Beginning fall 2026, the programs will adopt a low-residency format, with courses offered entirely online or in a hybrid format, requiring one or two in‑person weekends per term. These on-campus weekends include full‑day classes and a group dinner, providing opportunities to connect with peers and faculty while experiencing the Penn campus.*
Organizational Dynamics Programs courses may follow an Online, Hybrid I, or Hybrid II schedule.
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Online: Three‑hour weekly synchronous online class throughout the term.
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Hybrid I: One online introductory session, one in‑person weekend, plus 4–6 synchronous online sessions throughout the term.
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Hybrid II: One online introductory session, two in‑person weekends, plus 2–3 synchronous online sessions throughout the term.
* To fulfill degree requirements, students must take some Hybrid I or II courses.
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| Online | Weekly 3-hour online synchronous meetings | ||
| Hybrid I | 3-hour online synchronous introductory meeting | 1 in-person weekend (Friday–Sunday) with group dinner | 4-6 online synchronous sessions |
| Hybrid II | 3-hour online synchronous introductory meeting | 2 in-person weekends (Saturday–Sunday) with group dinner | 2-3 online synchronous sessions |
Program schedule (fall 2026)
Most students take one or two courses a semester so that they may complete the program while managing personal and professional obligations.
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DYNM 5112: Equity & Belonging in Organizations
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DYNM 5114: Introduction to Organizational Dynamics: The Practical Scholar
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DYNM 6160: Myths to Media: Stories on a Mission
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DYNM 6169: Organizational Project Management
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DYNM 6480: Thriving in the Workplace
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DYNM 6580: Fundamentals of Sustainability
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DYNM 6770: Post-Disruptive Growth: Scaling for Individuals and Teams
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DYNM 6780: Applied Systems Theory and Analysis
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DYNM 7050: Capstone Course
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Housing in Philadelphia
Organizational Dynamics Programs students make their own arrangements for accommodations during the program’s in-person weekends. Several hotels in the vicinity of the University of Pennsylvania campus and in Center City Philadelphia offer discounts for Penn students.
International students relocating to Philadelphia are eligible for on-campus housing at Sansom Place.
If you are interested in relocating to Philadelphia long term, learn more about off-campus housing.
Graduation
Graduating Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics and Master of Philosophy in Organizational Dynamics students are invited to come to campus and participate in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies graduation ceremony in May.
