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Master in Change Management

  • Feb 22
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This Master study program is an advanced, research-oriented academic pathway designed for professionals and graduates who seek to lead, manage, and strategically implement change within organizations and complex environments. Positioned at a study level equal to EQF Level 7 and aligned with the second European cycle, the program carries an academic workload equivalent to 60 ECTS credits and emphasizes evidence-based leadership, analytical thinking, and applied organizational research.

Change Management has become a critical discipline in an era defined by digital transformation, globalization, innovation, and continuous disruption. Organizations across public and private sectors require leaders who can design transformation strategies, manage resistance, foster organizational culture shifts, and ensure sustainable performance improvement. This program equips participants with the theoretical foundations and research competencies necessary to understand, plan, and evaluate change initiatives at strategic and operational levels.

As a 100% research-based program, it is structured around five core modules:

  • Two research-focused modules dedicated to advanced research methodology, organizational analysis, qualitative and quantitative methods, impact assessment, and academic writing in management and social sciences.

  • Two general modules strengthening strategic leadership, corporate governance, ethics, innovation management, and global organizational dynamics.

  • One specialized module in Change Management covering organizational transformation models, stakeholder engagement, behavioral dynamics, change communication, digital transformation strategies, and performance measurement in evolving environments.

The program culminates in a substantial thesis and structured research activities that demonstrate independent inquiry, critical analysis, and the ability to design and evaluate effective change strategies. Participants are expected to produce academically rigorous and practically relevant research addressing real organizational challenges.

With a minimum duration of 12 months and flexible extension options, the program is designed to accommodate both full-time learners and experienced professionals balancing executive responsibilities. It is particularly suitable for managers, consultants, HR leaders, transformation officers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers aiming to strengthen their research capacity and strategic competence in leading change.

By combining scientific rigor, strategic insight, and research-driven application, this Master study program prepares professionals to lead transformation initiatives, enhance organizational resilience, and contribute to sustainable and adaptive institutional development in a rapidly changing global environment.



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This program is also offered fully online.

We would like to highlight that 89% of students complete the program within the expected timeframe.

Language of Instruction: English

All our online executive postgraduate programs (Master’s and Doctorate levels) are fully research-based, allowing students to complete their studies through guided research.

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SIU Swiss International University – Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. State-accredited campus delivering higher education and research programs (License No. LS240001853).

AAHES Autonomous Academy Zurich – Swiss Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. Registered with Swiss authorities since 2013 (Reg. No. CH-170.4.012.134-9).

ISBM Business School Luzern – Swiss Management School in Lucerne, Switzerland. Allowed by the Board of Education and Culture and registered with Swiss authorities (Reg. No. CH-100.3.802.225-0).

VBNN Smart Education Group – Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Regional administrative entity operating under commercial license (License No. 262425649888).

KUIPI Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute – Osh, Kyrgyz Republic. Teacher-training and pedagogical studies institution supporting regional educational development (License No. LS230000271).

ISB Academy Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai, UAE. KHDA-permitted training and vocational institute (Permit No. 631419).

OUS Academy London – Swiss Academy in London, United Kingdom. British-registered institution offering executive and blended international programs (UKRLP No. 10099531).

Amber Academy Riga – Swiss Academy in Riga, Latvia. Operates through SIA Baltic Sea Amber under a permit from the Riga Education and Information Methodological Centre (RIIMC) for non-formal education programs (Ref. No. RIMCK-26-66-nd).

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