Master of Change, Innovation and Leadership

Victoria University

About

This degree is designed to equip experienced professionals from diverse industries with sought-after skills.

You’ll develop techniques to build innovative teams, drive complex change and adjust quickly to new business conditions.

You’ll learn to help individuals appreciate the complexity that surrounds organisational change and strengthen their ability to manage change in their organisations.

The course program is developed in collaboration with industry leaders who have enormous change experience who will also contribute towards the delivery of the program.

While the program will take an interdisciplinary approach, the key focus will be on blending business and psychology.

Specifically, the course will provide you with the opportunity to articulate and challenge models or frameworks of change.

You’ll reflect on your knowledge and understanding of strategic change to become the source of value for your organisation.

Structure

To attain the Master of Change, Innovation and Leadership, students will be required to complete 144 credit points (equivalent to 12 units) consisting of:

  • 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) core units
  • 84 credit points (equivalent to 7 units) professional core units

Plus either OPTION 1

  • 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) capstone research project unit; and,
  • 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) elective units. Students to select from any postgraduate units from across the University (subject to availability). Please check any prerequisite requirements prior to enrolling.

OR OPTION 2

  • 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) research proposal unit; and,
  • 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) minor thesis unit.

Course structure and units

Core Units

  • Business Ethics and Sustainability Unit code BMO5501 Credits12
  • Business Research Methods Unit code BMO6630 Credits12

Professional Core Units

  • Financial Analysis Unit code BAO5734 Credits12
  • Art and Practice of Leadership Unit code BMO6050 Credits12
  • Advanced Organisational Behaviour Unit code BMO7000 Credits12
  • Organisational Diagnosis and Change Unit code BMO7001 Credits12
  • Technological Change and Innovation Unit code BMO7002 Credits12
  • Managing Change and Complexity Unit code BMO7003 Credits12
  • Strategy and Strategic Change Unit code BMO7004 Credits12

Research Option 1

  • Business Research Project Unit code BGP7730 Credits12

24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) elective units. Students to select from any postgraduate units from within the University (subject to availability).

Research Option 2

  • Business Research Proposal Unit code BGP7711 Credits12
  • Business Research Thesis Unit code BGP7712 Credits24

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineANDFive (5) years of approved work experienceORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineANDFive (5) years of approved work experienceORApplicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate (in the same discipline) based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  1. Critically reflect upon theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective innovative change strategies;  
  2. Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related bodies of knowledge to critically evaluate the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to contemporary business settings;  
  3. Critically apply cross-disciplinary knowledge in decision making with creativity for innovation and change management contexts;  
  4. Demonstrate accountability in autonomous and collaborative judgements and innovative strategic thinking in response to contemporary and future professional organisational change management challenges;  
  5. Work as a reflective leader and change practitioner to formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform decision-making;  
  6. Communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business and other professional organisations;  
  7. Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a dynamic 21st century work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly;  
  8. Plan and execute a substantial research based project or evidence-based capstone experience to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at abstract and practical levels to enhance the sustainability, viability and effectiveness of organisational change practices.  

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