Program Overview

Overview of the Managing Risk and System Change (M.Sc.) Program

The Managing Risk and System Change (M.Sc.) program is a part-time, online postgraduate degree that focuses on risk, change, and system design in operations, manufacturing, and services. The program aims to provide a rigorous yet practical approach to managing and developing people, designing and integrating new technologies, managing risk, and implementing change.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years part-time
• Places: 20
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Professor Siobhán Corrigan
• Closing Date: 31st July 2025

Admission Requirements

Applicants are required to hold an Honours degree (at 2.1 level or higher) or equivalent and have at least three to four years of relevant professional experience. In exceptional cases, the Course Director may consider candidates who do not fully meet these criteria but can demonstrate relevant work experience. Applicants may be asked to provide written samples or complete a piece of academic writing to support their application.

English Language Requirements

All applicants must provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language, meeting Band B (Standard Entry) requirements.

Course Structure

The program consists of seven core modules in the first year, followed by a dissertation in the second year. The modules cover topics such as:

• The Role of People & Processes in Organisations
• Managing Performance and Risk
• Leading Change
• Strategic Human Resource Development
• Stability & Change
• Socio-Technical System Design
• Statistics & Action Research Methods

Career Opportunities

The program advances graduates' career prospects in risk, change, operations, quality, safety, human resources, planning, and system design, with potential for promotion eligibility and postgraduate training.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant university resources.

Testimonial

The program has been transformative for past students, helping them grow as individuals and progress in their careers in new industries. The online classes provide a unique opportunity to learn from students from various industries worldwide, sharing challenges and strategies for managing risk and system change.