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has-link-color wp-elements-52d8bf8ac9d447ffc871ed8a6f2d9a70\">Elevate Your Leadership with a Master\u2019s in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-4\">You didn\u2019t earn your current leadership role by standing still, so why stop now? Continue to grow with the online Master of Science in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics from the University of Michigan-Flint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for professionals across all industries, this program sharpens essential leadership skills, including teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, ethics and social responsibility competencies that today\u2019s organizations value most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-4\">You\u2019ll strengthen your ability to manage change by understanding what drives individuals and organizations to evolve and what causes resistance. The curriculum also explores the challenges and risks leaders face, while equipping you to seize opportunities in an increasingly global marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 has-primary-color has-text-color\">On This Page<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-choose\">Why Choose UM-Flint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Accreditation\">Accreditation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Curriculum\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#admission-requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#academic-advising\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MS in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics Information Session\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ag8d0S5ngr0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"why-choose\">Why Choose the Master of Science in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Leaders in Business<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While most leadership programs are found in areas such as education or the arts, the University of Michigan-Flint brings leadership and organizational dynamics to students from a business school perspective. Focusing on both the macro and micro perspectives of management, our students will learn to apply leadership theory strategically in a real-world setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Hybrid Online Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint\u2019s Master of Science in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics offers a unique online hybrid program for leaders from all geographies.\u00a0The program blends asynchronous online education with four synchronous sessions per semester.<br><br>While the majority of the coursework is delivered asynchronously, the synchronous residency session supplements asynchronous online coursework and allows for virtual interaction. With this transformative hybrid learning format, you can enjoy the flexibility desired in a graduate program while still being engaged in a traditional classroom setting where you can collaborate with other graduate students and learn from professors and fellow leaders. You also have networking opportunities that are not found in most online programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Recognized For Excellence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Management at UM-Flint is recognized as one of the best business schools regionally, nationally and globally by&nbsp;U.S. News &amp; World Report,&nbsp;TFE&nbsp;Times,&nbsp;and&nbsp;CEO Magazine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Dual MS in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics\/MBA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The dual MSLOD\/MBA program allows students to enhance their management\/leadership skills while complementing those skills with a multitude of business disciplines meant to enhance a leader&#8217;s knowledge in all aspects of an organization. The dual program offers the advantage of double-counting five courses between each degree program, reducing the number of courses needed to complete a second master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"Accreditation\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Management is accredited by the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/\"> Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business<\/a> International. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Member institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review system.<br><br>Vetted for academic excellence, UM-Flint\u2019s Master of Science in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics program prepares students to contribute to their organizations and the larger society and grow personally and professionally throughout their careers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto mt-5\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/12\/Torreblanca.jpg\" alt=\"Jania Torreblanca\" class=\"wp-image-1561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/12\/Torreblanca.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/12\/Torreblanca-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mt-5 has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Jania Torreblanca<br><\/span><\/strong><em>Leadership and Organizational Dynamics, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I loved most about UM-Flint was the smaller class sizes, and the opportunity to get to meet and work with so many people from different professional backgrounds. I have gained many friends that I think I will stay in contact with even after graduation. The professors and supporting staff have been fantastic and I believe I have learned so much from them.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"Curriculum\">Master\u2019s in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A degree in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics employs a robust 30-credit curriculum to help you gain the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced leadership and managerial roles.&nbsp;Managers are expected to react to emerging market opportunities and have the mental agility to execute new strategies. Possessing a deep understanding of human behavioral dynamics and organizational strategy will allow you to capitalize on these emerging opportunities.<br><br>The curriculum combines the macro and micro concepts of management providing a holistic view of organizational behavior, negotiations, organizational leadership, and numerous specialized management areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16243&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MS in Leadership and Organizational Dynamics program curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_f961d93b6639df4548a60a673344d018\"\n    class=\"btn d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_4ac7baeb86eb9238f662c34c7320e498\"\n    class=\"btn d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\"\n    title=\"Apply\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto mb-5\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/12\/OSteen.jpg\" alt=\"Bobby O'Steen\" class=\"wp-image-1562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/12\/OSteen.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/12\/OSteen-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mt-4 has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Bobby O&#8217;Steen<br><\/span><\/strong><em>Leadership and Organizational Dynamics, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was very impressed with the School of Management and the faculty. The MSLOD program is challenging, but definitely achievable if you are willing to put the effort in. I appreciated the ability to learn not only from the professors and curriculum but also from others enrolled in the program and their experiences. I would highly recommend SOM to anyone looking to grow their career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">What a Master\u2019s in Leadership Can Do For You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare you to excel as a competent, responsible, and goal-driven leader in your organization, the online Master of Science in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics program at UM-Flint strengthens your aptitudes in teamwork, employee management, and negotiation. Building on your leadership experience, you also learn how to drive organizational change and solve conflicts at your workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Change Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How do power, conflict, and group dynamics affect leadership and decision-making? Through the Master of Science in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics program, you understand how policies impact human behavior within organizations. You also examine tools for managing and leading change while assessing current organizational practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Communication, Negotiation &amp; Conflict<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn advanced processes vital to improving negotiation and organizational communication. Our professors take you on a learning path from theory to practice with an emphasis on preparation, motivation, process, and outcomes of negotiation. They dive into the complexities involved in multiparty, cross-cultural and mediation. They will build into the role gender plays in negotiations, as well as conflict management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Leading Across Professional Disciplines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recognize leaders manage across many professions. This degree is appropriate for supervisors in a wide variety of career paths, such as engineering, tech, health care, non-profit, business, education, arts, and more. Learning in a program leads to more effective leaders and change agents in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Career Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The Master of Science in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics gives you the credentials and confidence to effectively manage organizations and employees from different backgrounds, as well as to foster a positive organizational culture.<br><br>Graduates of the Master of Science in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics degree program are prepared to pursue prominent managerial and C-suite positions in various types of organizations or start their own ventures. According to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/home.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, the median wage of management positions was $116,880 in May 2023.<br><br>Potential careers include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Human Resources Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative Services and Facilities Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organization Executive&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare Administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-profit Camp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default mt-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/10\/management-position-stats-24-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$116,880 median annual wage for management positions\" class=\"wp-image-7457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/10\/management-position-stats-24-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/10\/management-position-stats-24-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/10\/management-position-stats-24-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/10\/management-position-stats-24-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/10\/management-position-stats-24-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/10\/management-position-stats-24-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"admission-requirements\">Admission Requirements &#8211; No GMAT Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">If you want to apply to UM-Flint\u2019s online Master of Science in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics program, you need to hold a bachelor\u2019s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.<br><br>To be considered for admission, submit an online application below. Other materials can be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transcript policy<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose: a one-page, typed response to the question, \u201cWhat are your leadership goals and how will the MSLOD contribute to accomplishing these goals?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 including all professional and educational experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letters of recommendation are not required. However, applicants with a bachelor\u2019s GPA below 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be contacted if recommendations are needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is primarily online; admitted students will not be eligible to receive a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-color has-css-opacity has-dark-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on, or before, the day of the application deadline. The MSLOD program has rolling admission and reviews completed applications each month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall \u2013 Feb. 1 (early deadline for guaranteed consideration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall \u2013 Aug. 1 (final deadline)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter \u2013 Dec. 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer \u2013 April 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"academic-advising\">Learn More about the MS in Leadership &amp; Organizational Dynamics Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">Apply&nbsp;today to advance your leadership skills and management knowledge with an online master\u2019s degree in Leadership and Organizational Dynamics at UM-Flint. 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