LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCIES FOR
Master of Arts in Organisation Development and Consulting

• Design and implement effective organisational change strategies that enhance performance and institutional resilience.
• Develop and manage consulting projects from diagnosis through to delivery, ensuring measurable outcomes for client organisations.
• Demonstrate advanced leadership, facilitation, and negotiation skills in guiding individuals, teams, and organisations through change.
• Apply group process management techniques to foster collaboration, improve team dynamics, and drive organisational effectiveness.
• Deliver professional consulting services grounded in organisational theory, ethical practice, and evidence-based methodologies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A good first degree (First Class to Second Class Lower).
• Applicants holding a first degree below Second Class Lower with a minimum of two years industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Recognised professional qualifications such as CIHRM, ACCA, ICAG, CIMA, CIM, ICSA, CIAMC, or their equivalent.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• Accounting, Finance, HR, Marketing and other professionals and managers.
• Administrators and leaders in higher education.
• Training and development specialists.
• Project managers and change champions.
• Organisational development and management consultants.

CAREER AND PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

The programme prepares graduates for a range of strategic and leadership roles in organisational development and consulting, and provides a strong foundation for further academic study and professional advancement in the field..