Organizational Planning Graduate Certificate
Transform organizational strategy with the Organizational Planning Graduate Certificate, empowering you to lead innovation and drive success.
- Offered 100% Online as well as Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 1 year
- 12 credit hours
- No thesis required
- No foreign language credits required
Influence Through Organizational Planning
Offered through the technology management program at East Texas A&M, the organizational planning graduate certificate highlights your completion of a 12-semester-credit-hour program of graduate-level courses focused on strategic planning in organizations within the broader field of technology management. This certificate is open to graduate students in any major or exclusive of a major declaration. Courses for the certificate are offered fully online and can be completed in as few as two semesters.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
Our graduate certificate is designed to equip you with the expertise to pursue leadership positions in strategic management, innovation and organizational development across various industries.
Careers Possibilities
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023se
Program Details
Our program aims to sharpen your skills in strategy, leadership and data-driven decisions to lead and shape high-performing organizations.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Leadership and Management
Develop leadership skills enhanced by data analytics and digital tools to manage teams, drive innovation and lead successful transformations.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leverage big data, AI and machine learning to make informed, real-time decisions that boost efficiency and performance across your organization.
Global and Ethical Perspectives
Apply global data insights and ethical AI principles to address cross-border challenges and ensure responsible decision-making in a range of contexts.
Human Resource Planning
Integrate AI-driven tools for workforce forecasting, recruitment and talent optimization, aligning HR strategies with evolving business goals.
Taking Classes
Our 12-credit-hour Organizational Planning Graduate Certificate program is designed to equip you with advanced strategic and leadership skills to drive organizational success.
Flexible Learning Format
Courses are available through a blend of fully online classes and in-person sessions at the main campus in Commerce, offering flexibility for working professionals. Please check the schedule of classes for up-to-date details on course offerings, locations and times, as they may vary.
Course Offerings
The Organizational Planning Graduate Certificate consists of the following four courses:
- OLT 514 Organization Development
- OLT 515 Cultural Issues in Organizations
- OLT 516 Work Engagement
- OLT 553 Organizational Leadership
Finding My Community
We believe education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Mary Jo Dondlinger, Ph.D.
Faculty
Anissa Guerin, Ph.D.
Faculty
David Tan, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved. Students can join organizations like the Graduate Student Association and MBA Association. These groups provide networking, leadership development and opportunities for professional growth.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
Cost Before Financial Aid
East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
Additional Fees May Apply
- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Admission Process
- To be eligible for the Organizational Planning graduate certificate program, you must be admitted to the Graduate School. Coursework must be completed at East Texas A&M with a minimum 3.0 GPA in all courses used for this certificate. No substitutions.
- You must submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Organization Development, Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
- If your transcripts are already on file with the Graduate School or if your degree was awarded by this university, you do not need to submit new transcripts.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator or more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your certificate plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
If you are admitted to the Graduate Certificate program, but not concurrently admitted into the M.S. in Technology Management degree program, you will need to contact the program coordinator, Jason Lee Davis, or your graduate enrollment specialist, Lora Gibson for permits to enroll in the required courses. The certificate courses that are also core courses in the TMGT master's program have TMGT 595 as a pre-/co-requisite course requirement and a permit must be manually entered for you for each course to override this requirement and enable your registration. If you are already accepted into the M.S. in Technology Management degree program and have already registered for or taken TMGT 595, you do not need to request specific permits to register for these courses.
Contact your program coordinator for any questions regarding your certificate plan, or contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Note: International students interested in graduate certificates must do so in conjunction with a graduate degree.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Organization Development Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
- Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator or more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your certificate plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
If you are admitted to the Graduate Certificate program, but not concurrently admitted into the M.S. in Technology Management degree program, you will need to contact the program coordinator, Jason Lee Davis, or your graduate enrollment specialist, Lora Gibson, for permits to enroll in the required courses. The certificate courses that are also core courses in the TMGT master's program have TMGT 595 as a pre-/co-requisite course requirement and a permit must be manually entered for you for each course to override this requirement and enable your registration. If you are already accepted into the M.S. in Technology Management degree program and have already registered for or taken TMGT 595, you do not need to request specific permits to register for these courses.
Contact your program coordinator for any questions regarding your certificate plan, or contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Engineering and Technology
- 903.886.5474
- 903.886.5960
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011