Management Consultancy and Organisational Change

Program Overview

This MSc program in Management Consultancy and Organizational Change blends theory and practice, providing a unique blend of knowledge and skills for experienced and aspiring consultants, as well as professionals seeking to transition into consulting. It offers a supportive academic environment, practical experience through The Consultancy Challenge project, and career support to prepare graduates for success in various management roles.

Program Outline

• Tools and techniques used by leading consultancies: You'll acquire the skills and knowledge to operate as a successful consultant.
• Supportive academic environment: You'll collaborate with other talented individuals and actively engage in the learning process.

This program is ideal for:

• Experienced consultants who want to broaden their knowledge and experience in an academic setting.
• Aspiring consultants who want to acquire new knowledge and develop their consulting style.
• Professionals with industry expertise who want to transition into consulting or enhance their skills.
• New or aspiring managers who want to develop essential consulting skills for managerial roles.

Outline:

Compulsory modules:

• Applied Decision Making
• Consultancy and Professional Practice
• Knowledge Management, Organisational Learning and Innovation
• Managing Organizational Change
• Organization and Change Perspectives
• Professional Development and Learning
• Research Methods
• Strategy in Practice

Project options:

• Individual research project: You choose a topic of your interest.
• The Consultancy Challenge project: You work with a top consultancy firm to hone your consultancy skills and gain practical experience.
(Places are limited and subject to entry criteria.)

Course structure:

• Full-time: One year, three evenings a week, October to July.

Assessment:

Assessment methods:

• Examinations at the end of each term
• Coursework
• Project

Assessment criteria:

• Specific criteria will be provided for each assessment task.

Teaching:

Teaching methods:

• Formal lectures: Provide an overview of specific topics.
• Seminars: Offer in-depth exploration and discussion with fellow students.
• Case studies: Apply core principles to real-world scenarios.
• Class and small-group discussions: Foster active learning and engagement.
• In-class examinations and tests: Assess understanding of key concepts.
• Class presentations: Develop communication and presentation skills.
• Role plays: Practice consulting skills in a simulated environment.
• Group activities: Encourage collaboration and teamwork.
• Videos: Enhance learning through visual aids.
• Written assignments: Assess research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Learning forums: Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and support.

Faculty:

• Experienced and qualified academics with expertise in management consultancy and organizational change.

Unique approaches:

• Combines research-led teaching with experiential learning.

• Focuses on identifying core principles and applying them to real-world cases.

• Emphasizes active learning and engagement.

• Provides opportunities for practical experience through The Consultancy Challenge project.

Careers:

Potential career paths:

• Management consultant
• Human resources officer
• Logistics and distribution manager
• Retail manager
• Chartered management accountant

Career support:

• Comprehensive careers service: "Careers and Enterprise" provides guidance and support throughout your career journey.
• Personalized career advice: Helps you connect your experience, education, and career goals.

Other:

Part-time home students: £6,075 per year Full-time home students: £12,150 per year Part-time international students: £9,915 per year Full-time international students: £19,830 per year