Change is an intrinsic part of occupational life today and change management is a wide term that covers all elements of bringing about changes in organisations. Therefore, effective change management interventions ensure that an organisation makes wise decisions at the appropriate time to increase productivity and profitability; and decrease risk.
The course is designed to provide you with strategic and operational knowledge and understanding of the theories, strategies, models and practices available to organisations to address the change agenda and implement change effectively.
The topics covered in the course will include:
- introduction to change management,
- categories and types of change,
- organisational development,
- tools and models of change,
- human reactions to change,
- the role of leaders, managers and HR in change,
- the role of organisational culture in change,
- the role of learning, innovation and internal communication in change.
These will be under four broad themes:
- understanding change,
- reactions to change,
- roles and responsibilities in change
- supporting and embedding change.
It is expected that by the end of the course, you should have gained knowledge and understanding of the subject area of managing change. Be confident in critical analysis and evaluation of theories relevant to the above subject area. Be competent practice and application of the theories relevant to the above subject area.
Students would be aware of operational and strategic aspects of business decision-making within the above subject area in addition to having background insight into the major aspects of the internal and external business environments.
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Undertaking a RGU online short course can help you to develop or change your career or support your business to grow.
We're proud to offer a range of online short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals both locally, nationally and in the global community. Additionally, if you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, which means you could study for free. Identified and created in collaboration with industry, these credit-bearing online courses are designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce.
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Learning Methods
This is a fully online programme, delivered online using the University’s virtual learning environment, Moodle. Learning materials include lecture slides, topic overviews, video clips, interactive forums and real time online tutorials.
There is a short induction session where you can get to know your classmates and learn more about the aims and structure of the course. You will then embark on approximately 8 weeks of study delivered online. Teaching is broken down into short manageable (approximately 1-hour) recorded lectures, fortnightly tutorial sessions and additional activities (approximately 4 hours per week) that you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Though studying online, you will have access to your tutor who will be able to answer any questions you may have.
At the end of the course, you will submit the module assessment, the brief of which will be uploaded from the start of your course.
To complete this course, you will need access to a modern laptop or computer running an up-to-date operating system and a reliable internet connection.
Activity Summary
- Tutorial - approximately 40 students per group, 1 hour per fortnight
Independent Study
Students are expected to engage in wider reading around each of the topics within the module. There will be directed reading as well as guidance on wider reading.
The majority of this course is completed through online independent study; it is expected that you will spend approximately 6-9 hours per week working on this module. Whilst you are studying independently, you won’t be alone. Your tutor will be there to support you throughout the module.
Assessment
Typically, students are assessed via a coursework submission which will be a 3,000-word academic report.
Staff Delivering on This Course
Staff involved in the delivery of this course will be suitably qualified in terms of subject area as well as teaching and learning. In addition, the staff member(s) will be experienced in online delivery.
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There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Academic Year 2025/2026
Fee-waiver places
If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.
To meet the requirements to be allocated a funded place, applicants must meet the criteria to be assessed as "Home" for the purposes of fees. Find out more about the Fee Status and the Scottish Government regulations that we use to make our assessment:
Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.
All other applicants
Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place will be required to meet the module cost to study:
- Course fee - £520 for entire module
Additional Costs
Some other costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information:
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