Management of Organisational Development
The world is changing faster than ever before. Between the rapid changes in digitalisation, automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics and their constant presence in our lives, it is easy to forget that innovation is driven by humans for humans. Focusing on human-centred change at both the individual and organisational levels will continue to be the main asset of organisations all over the world. Enabling interaction is important for achieving innovation in organisational development and cooperation.
Transitions are complex, systemic shifts in industries or societal functions. They involve changes at multiple levels from one socio-technical system to another, requiring technology and society to evolve together. Successful managers understand these dynamics and enable collaboration to drive innovation.
The programme aims to provide students with a systemic vision on development in organisations and the skills and capabilities for leadership, critical thinking, and managing change. The programme takes a multidisciplinary approach to the management of organisational development. It teaches students to analyse, understand, and lead company processes and to apply technological, economic, and human knowledge to resolve real-life industrial, business, and organisational problems.
In this programme, you will gain expertise in industrial engineering and management and an in-depth understanding of change, leadership, development, well-being, and innovation. Close collaboration with industrial companies and other organisations and networks will ensure the practical worldwide application of new knowledge and theories.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
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You must complete one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Technology OR closely related to Technology
Completed in a University - All Countries
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Economics
Completed in a University - EU/EEA countries or Switzerland
- Bachelor of Engineering
Completed in a University - EU/EEA countries or Switzerland
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Completed in a University - EU/EEA countries or Switzerland
AND you must have completed
- a sufficient amount of studies in Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or Physics
The programme Admissions Committee reserves the right to decide whether the studies completed qualify the applicant to apply to the programme.
1. Additional documents. Your application must include:
- Letter of Motivation max. one page
Upload your Letter of Motivation explaining why you wish to study in the programme. Explain why you wish to apply to this programme. Indicate through examples on how your strengths seen from the academic or other aspect are related to this programme and how graduating from this programme would support your career plans in the future. Feel free to list also other issues for your motivation towards studying in this programme.
- Letter of Recommendation
Upload a scan for a Letter of Recommendation; no special format required.
2. Interview. Applicants that meet educational, motivation and recommendation requirments will be invited to an interview.
The following elements will be evaluated:
The following elements will be evaluated:
- Communication skills
- Motivation
- Background knowledge in the field of study for the programme
- Overall impression
After graduation, you will have good competencies to work in international and multidisciplinary environments.
Possible jobs after graduation include development manager, innovation consultant, continuous improvement manager, project engineer, innovation specialist and researcher.
The positions may be found in large companies, SMEs, government organisations, and research institutes. You will also have a firm basis for doctoral studies in technology.
