Change Management

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

						
							Study change management in Groningen and learn how to best manage organizational change in the era of transformations.


					
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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60644
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
How can you use change management techniques to embed sustainability goals and practices into an organization's culture? What steps can you take to navigate potential pushback from employees during digital transformation? In today's dynamic landscape, organizations must transform to thrive. Over the past two decades, rapid shifts like digitalization, global demands for sustainability, and various crises have reshaped the world. In the MSc Business Administration - Change Management, you learn how to apply the latest insights from research, theory, and practice in change management to make a positive impact on the business and society. Organizations rely on change management for survival, creating an exciting demand for skilled change experts who can craft and manage these impactful transformations in business and our society. In Groningen, you will learn to deal with the complexity of change as a dynamic interplay of organizational, technological, cultural, and human factors. You study in an international and challenging environment in which you develop a solid understanding of the diversity in theories and approaches but also learn from practice. You get to apply in real-life situations what you study by conducting company-based research, attending guest lectures, and working on business cases given by various organizations. 
The programme is proud to have a lively and active community with students from many different countries and lecturers and alumni who are open to sharing their knowledge and expertise to prepare you for your future career. 


					

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

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 a

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.

Studieprogramma

In the first semester, you will learn about different change strategies and theories that have been developed to deal with the complex reality of organizational change, including intervention tools. You develop critical thinking skills by studying approaches from a theoretical, philosophical, and historical context. To learn from change management in practice, you will conduct company-based research and analyze your findings with your research team.

	1	2	3
	periode
Change and Human Factors	5 EC
Theories and Approaches of Change Management	5 EC
Electives MSc BA Change Management	15 EC
Research and Skills for MSc BA		5 EC
Master's Thesis BA Change Management			20 EC
Change Consulting: Approaches and Instruments			5 EC
Managing Technological Change			5 EC

specialisaties

Leadership and Governance
Master Internship
Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area
Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Focus Area
Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area

specialisatie Leadership and Governance

The Leadership and Governance focus area provides you with a deep understanding of both macro-level governance frameworks and micro-level leadership processes. This dual approach enables you to understand the broader implications of governance and leadership, while also recognizing the conditions that shape behavior, decision-making and organizational dynamics.

specialisatie Master Internship

Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.

You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester.

specialisatie Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area

Focus on the sustainable developments in our current society by the increasing influence of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The upcoming impact of the SDGs force companies to redefine their purpose and seek a path for meaningful contribution. But, what are companies responsible for, and who bears the burden of the consequences? Your skills and knowledge will prepare you to actively contribute to the strategic developments in this dynamic field.

specialisatie Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Focus Area

Focus on the digital transformation within our society and understand how to successfully implement digital transformation in business. A successful digital transition allows businesses to conquer markets, witness industries converging, and step into the realm of winner-takes-all dynamics, like dominating tech-giants like Google and Facebook.

specialisatie Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area

Focus on the serious changes within the energy sector by dealing with issues such as how firms adapt to renewable energy, how the higher taxes are managed during this transition and how to deal with the weather dependent production of energy systems. Gain the knowledge and skills to shape a sustainable future in this evolving energy sector.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, project, self study, seminar, tutorial, working group

objectives

To ensure the quality of the curriculum we hold periodical reflection sessions among the lecturers involved in the programme. Also, we have installed an Advisory Board, composed of alumni and change management professionals. The Board plays a key role as a sparring partner to ensure that the curriculum stays abreast of the latest societal developments.

Our programme seeks to be not only academically rigorous but also practically relevant. To boost your employability and professional toolkit, our courses include links with practice. For example, in course assignments you interview business professionals and work hands-on with guest speakers in real business cases. We cooperate with alumni, students, Careers Services, and external organizations to organize activities aimed at enhancing your employability. These are extracurricular opportunities such as in-house company visits, guest lectures, and business cases.

study guidance

Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. However successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.

study abroad

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.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2026

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 20500
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 21400

1 september 2026

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply.

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
Below you will see a table with 'transfer options'. Please check the entry requirements for your Bachelor's degree (from a research university of a university of applied sciences).

This programme offers customized entry packages: https://www.rug.nl/feb/education/study-programmes/pre-msc/customized-entry-packages/msc-ba-change-management.

If your degree is not mentioned in the table below, you can still apply via a Pre-Master's programme. For information on application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster.

The information about entry requirements is an indication of your admissibility. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions Board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table.

studie kosten

bron: University of Groningen
bedrag	kostenpost
€ 600.00	studiematerialenper jaar

inbegrepen in collegegeld

examination

registration fee

De stad

studievereniging

Master Community - Change

Make the most of your master by getting to know your fellow students and prepare for your future career.

EBF

The Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) is the faculty association for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.
The EBF is your partner during your time in Groningen by organising events that support you with your studies and help you prepare for your future career.

Keuzehulp

1/28 University of Groningen
Change Management

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

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NAN% vrouw

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100% Engelstalig

instelling	opleiding	instroomeisen
Utrecht University	Leraar VHO algemene economie full-time,part-time educational	+ 30 EC pre-master
Leiden University	Leraar VHO in Bedrijfseconomie educational	geen aanvullende eisen