Management Consultancy and Organisational Change (MSc) - 2013/2014 entry
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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.
Find out more in the 2011–2012 programme handbook.
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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.
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Course structure
The programme is structured around the eight compulsory components:
- Personal Development and Learning
- Understanding Organizations and Change
- Consultancy and Professional Practice
- Managing Organizational Change
- Strategic Management
- Organizational Development, Knowledge and Learning
- Strategy in Practice
- Research Methods.
You will complete a supervised independent applied research project of 10,000 words.
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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.
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Further study opportunities
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Management.
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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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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- You should apply as early as possible.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews