Management Consultancy and Organisational Change MSc

Birkbeck, University of London

Combining the latest theory with practical exposure, our MSc Management Consultancy and Organisational Change equips aspiring consultants, change professionals and leaders with the tools to ethically and impactfully adapt, influence, strategise and lead sustainable change. Why choose this course? This course covers strategic management, change practice, knowledge governance, innovation and behavioural science, teaching you the tools and techniques used by top consultancies and change professionals. It offers you hands-on experience of delivering a live consultancy project with a global consulting organisation through a 12-week project in partnership with PA Consulting and working with real clients, such as Defra and the RSPCA. You will also work alongside active practitioners from the Change Management Institute to tackle current ‘thorny topics’ faced by the change practice. What you will learn This unique course blends theoretical knowledge with applied skills to empower you to drive meaningful change. You will learn about key areas of the field, including: consultancy and change frameworks tools for strategic analysis approaches to decision making models of knowledge management and organisational learning. You will also gain valuable practical skills in client engagement, problem solving, presentation, collaboration and project management. How you will learn This course is available to study full- or part-time and follows an evening timetable. Some modules may also offer classes online as well as on campus. It is taught through a blend of theory and practice. You will work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment that emphasises teamwork, critical reflection and client-focused delivery. You will also be able to further develop your practical skills in The Consultancy Challenge, a live client project with feedback and mentorship from PA Consulting, or hone your research and investigative skills by completing an individual research project.