Master of Change and Organisational Resilience

There are three intakes of this masters programme per year, starting in February, July and October in 2023. 

If you are thinking about starting the Masters from the beginning, there are three intakes of this masters programme per year, starting in February, July and October in 2023. 

If you have completed a Postgraduate Certificate with academyEX (The Mind Lab or Tech Futures Lab) already, and want to pathway into the Masters, courses start in July and November 2023. 

For more details about key dates, download our 2023 student prospectus.

For more details about the session times for each intake, please check the Key Information Pack. 

If you have completed a Postgraduate Certificate with academyEX (The Mind Lab or Tech Futures Lab) already, and want to pathway into the Masters, courses start in July and November 2023. 

For more details about the session times for each intake, please check the Key Information Pack. 

Applications close one week before the start date of the intake you are applying for. Please see Key Dates in our 2023 student prospectus for specific application close dates. 

Applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis after the application close date at the discretion of academyEX. Please contact [email protected] if you applications are closed and you would like to apply.

• The domestic tuition fee for the Programme is up to $12,999 (including GST) depending on the pathway chosen. Exact tuition fee can be provided by the team once you have an idea of the pathway most suitable for you. 

• The fee for international students in New Zealand is NZD$44,000 (including GST)

• The fee for international students outside of New Zealand is NZD$28,695

As part of your enrolment for Masters programmes you will need to be interviewed by a member of our programme teams. You can book your interview during the application process and our Student Experience team will be on hand to help. You can find out more about what to expect in the interview here in our Master of Change and Organisational Resilience Interview Guide.

academyEX offers a range of scholarships to support people to study and help to minimise barriers to learning. The following scholarships can be applied for, and cover 75% of the programme fees.

• Tangata Whenua - for learners who identify as Māori 

• Pacific Ako - for learners who identify as Pacific 

• Taipakeke - for learners who are aged 60 years and over. 

• Impact Scholarship - for learners who are positively impacting people, society and/or the planet.

Early Bird Discount: 

There is an Early Bird discount of 10% off the course fees for domestic students who apply 4 weeks before the start date of an intake, and 8 weeks before the start of an intake for international students. The discount will be applied to your invoice automatically through the enrolment process. 

Please note: Early Bird Discount and Scholarships cannot both be applied. If you receive a scholarship, the remaining amount payable will not be discounted with the early bird rate.

Find out more, including scholarship terms and conditions, by visiting our Scholarships page.

Yes, domestic students studying in New Zealand can apply for a StudyLink Student Loan for this programme. 

Check this StudyLink page for more details on how to apply. Domestics students may also be eligible for Fees Free

To be admitted to the Master of Change and Organisational Resilience, all applicants must:

• have a recognised Bachelor's Degree or Level 7 Graduate Diploma (or higher) AND a minimum of two years relevant industry experience.

Or

• have at least 5 years professional experience in a relevant industry or community demonstrating through evidence equivalence or higher to the qualification stated above.

Getting to know you and your goals

For admission into this master’s programme you will  have an interview with one of the programme team. It’s a chance for you to ask any questions and ensure that this master’s programme is the right fit for you. You can discuss your professional experience, the support available from our team and the commitment you can give to achieving your learning goals

For further information, download our 2023 Student Prospectus.

Absolutely. We’ve had loads of students do the course alongside family members, friends and colleagues. There are also opportunities to work collaboratively on assessments during the programme and work together on a project of interest. Learning is always better together!

This Masters has been designed for leaders, both emerging and experienced, or people who want to move into specialist change roles. Whether you see your career in digital transformation, sustainable leadership or something specific to your work, you will take away a toolkit that will help you solve complex challenges and build resilient organisations.

This programme is for: 

• People who want to apply what they learn immediately in their work

• Professionals and community leaders who want frameworks and tools to help them navigate change

• Aspiring and experienced change leaders 

Students enrolled in this Masters come from a range of industries and sectors, including health, education, local and central government, public service, social enterprises and not for profits, as well as those working in a corporate context. The interdisciplinary nature of our cohorts is part of what makes the learning experience at academyEX unique.

This programme is available to study as an international student either via online distance learning or in-person in New Zealand with an appopriate visa. To find out more about studying with academyEX as an international student, and for programme fees, visit our International Students page.

The Master of Change and Organisational is the first Master’s programme in New Zealand to be approved with a pathway including stackable micro-credentials. This means you could start with a short course, a postgraduate certificate, or jump right into the full master’s. Every learner’s journey will be different and we’ll help you find the right learning pathway that suits your needs and goals.

The Masters also focuses on applied learning (as do the other Master’s delivered by academyEX), with the project outputs being defined in negotiation with the Programme Team. You have the opportunity to have real impact and support the growth of resilient organisations and systems through your work.

Our stackable learning means you can take a mix ‘n match approach to building your skills, knowledge and network across programmes, no matter which faculty, so you have a customised toolkit to make change and innovate where it matters most to you.

The Master of Technological Futures can include micro-credentials and postgraduate certificate courses. You can think of micro-credentials as building blocks of learning. Each building block could be credited to larger qualifications (e.g. a Master’s degree) if a specific micro-credential aligns to specific learning outcomes covered in a larger qualification. It’s worth having a chat with us about what you’re seeking to achieve for your upskilling so we can help with selecting the right learning pathways for you.

Yes, absolutely. Part 1 and 2 of the Masters programme, no matter which pathway you take, is designed to support reflection, ideation and identification of a project idea. Sitting in the problem space can sometimes be unfamiliar, but it is very important to us that we set you up for success by supporting you to identify your project topic. The content that is taught across Part 1 might also spark some new ideas!

Yes absolutely. One of our goals at academyEX is to support students to enrol in programmes that are going to be of value and help them reach their goals and aspirations. Change and resilience are critical in the education system and the content delivered by industry experts can be translated across a range of industries.

We have a number of educators who are studying this Masters as they are looking outside of education to what tools, frameworks, approaches and learnings can be explored from a range of different perspectives. 

To learn more about our Masters programmes, book a chat with Lisa Whittington-Slater, our Outreach Manager.

Some of the classes in our Master of Change and Organisational Resilience are delivered on site at academyEX HQ in Auckland, New Zealand. We recommend these classes are attended in person, however, we also deliver all classes in a hybrid format so you can attend online if you are unable to travel to Auckland. Check the 2023 student prospectus for more details.