What You'll Learn
The Masters of Organisational Change extends your knowledge in multiple dimensions, here are just a few:
Leadership Culture and Change
MCOR focuses on the critical role leaders play in shaping and influencing organisational culture and leading change initiatives. We explore leadership theories, the impact of leadership styles on change outcomes, and strategies for developing inclusive and adaptive leadership practices.
People and Capability Development
We examine how to enhance the skills, competencies, and growth of individuals within an organisation. We explore aspects of talent management, leadership development, coaching and mentoring, and designing effective learning and development programmes.
Change and Resilience
We explore strategies and practices that help organisations adapt to and recover from changes and challenges. We cover change management models, resilience-building practices, and touch on project management. We focus on how to cultivate a culture that embraces adaptability and continuous learning.
This is not your typical Masters Programme - it’s practical and solutions based. You’ll identify an area of interest, develop a proposal and then implement your project - all with the support of a dedicated advisor. You’ll create change WHILE you study.
Your advisor will support and guide you throughout the program and connect you with other experts, whether from industry or academia, to help round out your research and set you up for success when you graduate.
Strategise for change
Identify potential changes in the internal and external environment and developing strategies to anticipate and prepare for them.
Adapt and respond
Design organisational systems and processes that are adaptable and responsive to change so that the organisation can respond quickly and effectively to disruptions.
Continuous learning
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement so that employees are empowered to identify and address challenges and opportunities as they arise.
Stakeholder engagement
Develop strong relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies, to ensure that the organisation has the support it needs to navigate through challenges and adversity.
Leadership, Vision and Purpose
Providing clear leadership and guidance to employees or team members, to ensure that they understand the vision and direction of the organisation, and have the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to changes in the environment.
NZQA accredited Masters
Acquire a recognised NZQA accredited Master’s degree that has transformed your mindset to innovate, create and lead projects and businesses that will make lasting impact.
This qualification is regarded as a Research Masters when students enrol in the 90 credit Level 9 project course as part of their study.
Our past students have worked in Community Impact, HR, Culture, People Leadership, Government, Māori Enterprises, the Public Sector, NGOs and NFP’s. They are Social Workers, Defence Force, Change Managers, and Local Government.
3-5 hours of directed learning per week
Complete in 14-18 months
Blended: online learning and in-person sessions
NZQA accredited, level 9 (180 Credits)
Available start dates
- 27th February 2025: Part 1
- 23rd April 2025: Part 2
- 26th June 2025: Part 1
- 31st July 2025: Part 2
- 30th October 2025: Part 1
- 26th November 2025: Part 2
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Pathways
Where this could take you
Apply your knowledge and skills in a practical way to create real, meaningful change
Boost your career
Gain a recognised NZQA accredited Master’s degree that has transformed your mindset to innovate, create and lead projects and businesses that will make lasting impact
Upgrade your job description
Redevelop your role in your organisation or community to better utilise your leadership skills. Guide and enable resilient organisational practices to prepare for and respond to disruption.
Continue your impact
Level up your learning by applying for professional doctoral studies, and extend your learning and developing capability through continued implementation of your project post Masters.
Don’t take OUR WORD FOR IT
Here’s what our students say
You can share your Māori points of view and Maori perspectives, and they're valued here at academyEX and they're valued by the people around you.
If you love ideas and you want to engage in an exciting community of people who are creating change give it a go because you have nothing to lose.
You’re never too old to learn, you’re always learning. One thing that is constant about this world is change. I’m 63 years old and I want to keep learning.
I took the leap—MCOR gave me the confidence to work for myself, doing what I do best. It’s been a total life-changer.
I wanted to influence change and do it right. The MCOR programme at academyEX showed me a new way of looking at and achieving change.
Course outline
How this Masters programme works
Incorporate sustainability into your world
Discover
Part 1: Immersion Phase.
Over 20 weeks, deep dive into learning with industry experts on a range of topics including technology, ethics, leadership, organisational complexity and culture within the context of change and resilience.
Apply your learning to your practice and begin to reflect on and develop project ideas. See FAQs below for the time commitment of this phase of the programme.
Plan
Part 2: Project Planning.
If you have completed a Postgraduate Certificate with Tech Futures Lab or The Mind Lab, you can begin your Master's journey here at Part 2 - you are a third of the way there!
Over 12 weeks, be guided to apply learning about research methods, stakeholder engagement, evidence and ethics to produce a proposal for a project that you will implement in Part 3.Work with an Industry/Academic Advisor to advance professional capability and have impact in your industry or community.
Implement
Part 3: Project Implementation.
Implement your project and develop valuable outputs over 20 (full time) or 40 (part time) weeks. Choose to complete a 90 credit project, or complement a 45 credit project with micro-credentials or elective courses to further advance your knowledge and capability.
You will work closely with an Industry/Academic Advisor who will support, connect and guide you through the project journey.
Next Steps
Okay, so what’s next?
Fortune favours the brave
Apply for your Masters here! Our team will be in touch to guide you through your application. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life.
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