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  • Management Consultancy and Organisational Change (MSc)
  • 2012/2013 entry
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  • Assessment

    • Assessment varies for each module and includes: essay submissions; a practical personal development plan; an examination; work-based learning projects; group proposal submission; a presentation; and a dissertation of 10,000–12,000 words.

  • Attendance
      • Part-time: normally up to two evenings a week.
      • Full-time: normally up to three evenings a week.
      • Plus occasional one-day workshops.
  • Duration
      • Two years part-time or one year full-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • A good honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognised university.
      • A good command of the English language, both written and oral (IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent for applicants whose first language is not English). 
      • Managers and consultants without a degree but with experience in a wide range of public and private sector organisations may be able to benefit substantially from the programme, and their applications are welcomed.

      Find out about our international entry requirements

  • Fees and funding
    • Fees (2012/13)
      • Part-time (home/EU students): £3975 pa
      • Part-time (overseas students): £7050 pa
      • Full-time (home/EU students): £7950 pa
      • Full-time (overseas students): £14,075 pa
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • The programme combines research-led teaching and experiential forms of work-based learning. Throughout the programme the emphasis will be on identifying core principles and practices and applying these to cases drawn from participants’ personal experience in the workplace.

      Each module will use a variety of teaching methods, including case studies, class and small group discussion, in-class examinations and tests, class presentations, role plays, other group activities, videos and written assignments. In addition, students will be expected to set up and take part in a number of learning forums outside the classroom such as peer review groups and learning sets.

Management Consultancy and Organisational Change (MSc) - 2012/2013 entry


  • Overview

    • This unique and innovative programme is a practice-based perspective on management consultancy theory and application from the viewpoint of organisational and strategic change. It offers you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and capabilities to operate as a consultant. You will learn to apply the tools and techniques used by some of the most successful management consultancies.

      The programme is designed from the perspective of practising consultants and provides a unique combination of the latest theoretical thinking with practical insights into successful organisational change. It enables you to put your knowledge, strategic thinking and imagination to work with other talented people in a supportive academic environment that encourages teamwork and active engagement in the learning process.

      It is beneficial to:

      • experienced consultants and change professionals who want to broaden their knowledge and experience in an academic setting
      • those starting out on a consulting career who wish to acquire new knowledge and develop their own consulting style
      • professionals, industry experts or executives in the private or public sector who want to transition into consulting or acquire consultancy skills and knowledge to enhance current role and performance.

      Read the 2010–2011 programme handbook.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Management consulting is one of the fastest growing professions, and consulting skills and expertise are in demand across a wide range of industries and organisations.
      • This flexible, innovative and intellectually challenging programme provides you with an opportunity to develop an understanding of management consultancy theory and practice from the perspective of organisational and strategic change.
  • Course structure

    • The programme is structured around the seven compulsory components supporting effective consultancy delivery:

      • Module 1: Personal Development for Consultants 
      • Module 2: Managing Organisational Change 
      • Module 3: Strategic Business Analysis for Consultants
      • Module 4: Consultancy and Professional Practice
      • Module 5: Advancing your Consultancy Career
      • Module 6: Research Methods
      • Module 7: Dissertation.
  • Study resources

    • Birkbeck provides a diverse range of library and learning resources designed to facilitate your studies and research.

      Find out more about our student support and study facilities.

  • Further study opportunities
  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers in management in a variety of settings, including local and national government, business and industry.

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