Organisational Change and Development The University of Manchester

Overview

Whether you're looking to influence policy, strengthen institutions, or drive internal innovation, this course gives you the tools to shape meaningful and lasting organisational transformation.

Organisations across the developing world are increasingly confronted by powerful forces; economic crises, global competition, structural reform, climate change, and rapid technological innovation. In such dynamic contexts, the capacity to adapt, evolve and grow isn’t just valuable - it’s essential.

The Organisational Change and Development programme offered by The University of Manchester equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to diagnose challenges, plan strategic responses, manage change processes, and implement effective development interventions.

Career opportunities

The MSc in Organisational Change and Development is likely to be of interest to applicants who have strong career interests in the area of people management.

Past participants have included managers, administrators, consultants and professional practitioners as well as those who have gained work experience through internships and voluntary positions.

Graduates have obtained employment in the private, public, and NGO sectors.

• NGOs and third sector organisations

The teaching and research aims are suited to work in non-government and civil society organisations where you take on a range of roles from policy advisors, project managers, HR and communications staff.

The alumni can be found at large international NGOs like Oxfam as well as in many smaller organisations.

• Government and policy

Graduates can be found in national governments, multilateral organisations and policy influencing positions around the world, in organisations including DFID, the World Bank, African Union, United Nations and as civil servants around the world.

• Private sector

The focus on how businesses and the private sector can play a role in development enables you to gain employment in multinational organisations, private sector firms or to start your own organisations addressing some of the biggest global challenges.

• Research and teaching

The master's courses provide you with a strong theoretical foundation for further study.

Alumni find employment in research and teaching positions at universities and research institutes around the world. Top employers include:

• African Union;

• Oxfam;

• Inter-American Development Bank;

• Care;

• Mercy Corps;

• The British Council;

• the World Bank;

• the Department for International Development;

• United Nations;

• USAID.