BUSI49N15: Sustaining Change in Organisations (MBA) (ONLINE)

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• Sustaining Change in Organisations (MBA) (Taught)

• The aims of the module are to enable students to:
• critically evaluate the theories of change and how they apply in different contexts;
• recognise and diagnose the need for change using appropriate models;
• shape implementation strategies using appropriate techniques;
• be critically aware of techniques for sustaining change interventions;
• effectively lead people during change

• The Nature of change
• Recognising and diagnosing the need for change
• Shaping intervention strategies
• Change Leadership
• Sustaining change

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• On completion of the module students should have:
• an advanced understanding of the theories of change and how they apply in different contexts
• a critical appreciation of the key concepts of sustaining change in different organizations.
• a critical appreciation of how to identify, implement and measure change.

Subject-specific Skills:

• By the end of the module, students should be able to:
• recognise and diagnose the need for change using appropriate models.
• shape implementation strategies using appropriate specialist techniques.
• apply techniques for sustaining change interventions.
• lead people during change interventions.

Key Skills:

• Effective written communication skills
• Planning, organising and time-management skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Advanced skills in the interpretation of data
• Advanced computer-literacy skills

• The module is delivered via online learning, divided up into study weeks with specially produced resources within each week. Resources vary according to the learning outcomes but normally include: video content, directed reading, reflection through activities, opportunities for self-assessment and peer-to-peer learning within a tutor-facilitated discussion board. Tutors provide feedback on formative work and facilitate discussion board communication as well as being available for individual consultation as necessary (usually by email and Skype).
• The summative assessment of the module is designed to test the acquisition and articulation of knowledge and critical understanding, and skills of application and interpretation within the business context.

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