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Organisational Change and Development MSc

Year of entry: 2026

12 MONTHS (FULL-TIME) 24 MONTHS (PART-TIME)

This MSc is designed to develop graduates who can drive meaningful organisational change and development in transitional and developing economies. It equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to support and lead organisational transformation through effective analysis, strategic planning, and the implementation of development interventions.

With a strong emphasis on real-world application, the course prepares you to diagnose organisational challenges, design context-appropriate solutions, and manage change processes that contribute to improved performance, resilience, and long-term impact. It is ideal for those seeking to make a strategic contribution to capacity building and institutional development across public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Julia Gerda Sokk, Estonia

MSc Organisational Change and Development student

“I became interested in how organisational changes can be best achieved and conducted because of many organisations moving from office to remote work due to the pandemic. Being able to discuss the topic of organisational change with others as interested in it and getting to share our experience has been the highlight of my course so far."

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Irene Njoroge

MSc Organisational Change and Development graduate

Having chosen the GDI due to its reputation, Irene graduated from Organisational Change and Development MSc in 2009 and is now employed as Workplace Inclusion Strategist.

"I was able to develop strategic thinking skills which I did not realise until I had to utilise them. Manchester opens you to a global perspective which gives you an edge in the world. It is the best decision any person could make!"

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