Change Management

• The programme in Groningen is academically rigorous and societally relevant and you gain a deep understanding of change management through diverse theoretical and practical lenses. You learn about the complexity of change as a dynamic interplay of organizational, technological, cultural, environmental, and human factors.

* The programme is designed for you to learn core approaches to change management and develop key competencies to navigate change complexities in today's challenges, such as digital, cultural, and sustainability-driven transformations, among others. You also have considerable freedom to tailor your programme according to your interests by choosing from a wide range of elective courses.
* We empower you to become a change expert who knows how to design and lead change processes. That is why, during your study, you put theory into practice by working on projects outside the classroom and learning from the business professionals out in the workplace. You can also embark on extracurricular challenges like the Master internship, where you gain experience at a company of your choice.
* From the start, you will become part of a lively learning community of dedicated staff, students, and expert practitioners that will prepare you for a career in a globalizing and transformative world.
* The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.

A study exchange semester is not included in the one-year programme. If you wish to spend a semester abroad, you will need to extend the study period by one additional semester. Please discuss this with the programme coordinator as study exchanges are not arranged by the MSc BA - CM programme. You would need to arrange the exchange independently.

As a graduate of Change Management you are much in demand, both in for-profit and non-profit organizations. Employers value a change management profile who can bring specialized knowledge and skills to handle the multilevel interplay of strategic, organizational and human sides of change, including communication, stakeholder engagement, and using resistance. Graduates of Change Management are particularly good at combining strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, and practical implementation to guide organizations through successful and sustainable transformations.

An important share of all graduates of Business Administration find jobs in consultancy, external or internal to organizations. They play a pivotal role in guiding clients through organizational change and helping them achieve their strategic objectives.

As a change or transformation expert, you lead organizational transformations, ensuring smooth transitions during technological, structural, or cultural changes. You can also choose to specialize in consulting companies on how to align business goals with societal and environmental contributions.

But consultancy is not the only option for the graduates of Change Management. Our alumni fulfill/have fulfilled different job positions in a variety of organizations and sectors, among others:

• Examples of job positions: Senior analyst, Transformation consultant, Management trainee, HR administrator, International business development manager, Head of implementation, Project lead, and Organisational advisor.
• Examples of organisations and companies: ING, Permata Bank, NIBC, Linda Gallery, Sligro, Toyota, Jacobs Douwe Egberts, UMCG, BlinkLane Consulting.
• Examples of industry sectors: Automotive manufacturing and services, Banking and consumer lending, Financial Services, Healthcare, Performing and Fine Arts, Trade, and Transportation.

Our education is research-driven and incorporates the latest developments in the field. You will be taught by renowned researchers who actively conduct research into various aspects of organizational change and change management in diverse sectors.

Important topics are, for example, stakeholder and issue management, duality management, strategic leadership, and governance, change implementation strategies, technology-induced changes like digital transformation, and post-adoption behaviour. Students’ thesis subjects can be related to staff research projects. However, the aim of the program is, primarily, not to train researchers. The main objective is to work with and discuss academic research as a means to develop state-of-the-art knowledge, an analytical and critical mind, as well as problem-solving capabilities that are key to any career path. Next to that, through case-based assignments, simulation, guest lectures, and other activities, students apply what they learn to practical change situations. In this way, you actively co-produce your development as a future change management professional.

Would you like to find out more about our research? Check the FEB Research Institute (FEBRI).