Doctoral Award in
Managing Strategic Change
Doctoral Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Doctoral programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.
Doctoral Award in Managing Strategic Change
The aim of this award is to develop learners’ understanding of theories and models of change management and how they apply to contemporary organisations in the globalised world. Learners will understand the personal characteristics of change agents as well as the evaluation and development of leadership skills to meet current and future strategic change management roles.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or PhD of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Be able to evaluate how organisational change occurs and how context influences change.
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1.1 Critically evaluate change theories and analyse the relationship between leadership and change agents.
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1.2 Critically evaluate how organisational structure and leadership influences the characteristics and attributes of change agents.
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1.3 Critically evaluate the challenge of change and the effectiveness of change agents.
2. Be able to develop and implement a strategic organisational change.
- 2.1 Assess and select relevant theories and tools and techniques to implement and manage change.
- 2.2 Develop a plan to implement a change in an organisation.
- 2.3 Develop measures to monitor and evaluate progress of the change plan.
3. Be able to analyse stakeholder responses to organisational change.
- 3.1 Assess possible risks associated with an organisation’s change process.
- 3.2 Apply a stakeholder analysis to understand possible resistance to change.
- 3.3 Critically appraise relevant strategies to manage resistance to change in organisations.
4. Be able to evaluate the role of organisational culture in change management.
- 4.1 Critically review the different organisational cultures and how that influences communications and power relations.
- 4.2 Evaluate cultures influence on Strategy and change management.
- 4.3 Critically appraise relevant strategies to manage resistance to change.
5. Be able to develop a toolbox to manage oneself when involved in complex change projects, whether in a leading, participating, or consulting role.
- 5.1 Evaluate the role of the individual in the change management process.
- 5.2 Apply change management in an organisational setting.
- 5.3 Evaluate how to monitor the effect of the change management processes.
Topics:
Characteristics of Effective Change Leaders and Agents
Course Coverage:
- Exploring the attitudes, values, and behaviours of change agents, including courageous leadership, flexibility, resilience, and alternative perspectives.
Self-Reflection
Course Coverage:
- Reflecting on personal attitudes, values, and behaviours to identify areas for improvement as an effective change agent.
Practical Application
Course Coverage:
- Evaluating the effectiveness of a change agent’s knowledge, skills, and competencies while developing action plans for improvement.
Change Theories and Strategic Management Models
Course Coverage:
- Understanding principles and processes of organisational change, internal and external triggers of change, and innovation such as economic shifts, legislation, and mergers.
- Examining change models like 7-S, Lewin’s three-step model, Kotter, Kubler-Ross, and ADKAR.
Tools and Techniques for Organisational Change Management
Course Coverage:
- Using tools like payoff matrix, threat/opportunity matrix, stakeholder analysis, risk management, team building, and attitude charting.
Stakeholder Analysis
Course Coverage:
- Applying Power/Interest Matrix, Freeman’s and Fassin’s models to evaluate stakeholder influence.
Influences on Change
Course Coverage:
- Assessing external influences like globalisation, exchange rates, and mergers, alongside internal factors such as culture, attitudes, and resources.
Measuring Progress
Course Coverage:
- Implementing goal-based and process-based evaluation, milestones, benchmarks, and quality circles to measure change progress.
Cultural Models and Organisational Change
Course Coverage:
- Appreciating strategies for managing major changes, including systematic change, effective communication, cultural aspects, and contingency preparation.
- Understanding principles of change and diagnosing, managing, and learning from strategic change for organisational effectiveness.
Practical Application
Course Coverage:
- Identifying and appraising real-life examples of organisational change processes.
Indicative Reading list
Key Reading:
- Carnall C. & By, R .T. (2014). Managing Change in Organisations, ( 6th ed) Harlow, Pearson
Other indicative reading:
- Whittington, R., Regner, P., Angwin, D., Johnson, G., & Scholes, K. (2020) Exploring Strategy: Texts and Cases. (12th ed.) Harlow, Pearson. • Gill R (2011). Theory and Practice of Leadership, 2nd ed. Sage Publications
- Mullins, L. J. (2013) Management and Organisational Behaviour, (latest edition) FT Prentice Hall
- Cottrell, S. (2010) Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability. 2nd Edition. Palgrave Macmillan
- Gold, J., Thorpe, R., and Mumford, A. (2010) Leadership and Management Development. CIPD
- Burnes, B. (2004) Managing Change: A Strategic Approach to Organisational Dynamics. ISBN-13: 978-0273683360
Journals/newspapers
- Strategic Change;
- Strategy and Leadership;
- The Journal of Organisational Transformation & Change
- The Sloan Management Review
- Harvard Business Review
- Journal of Organisational Change Management
- International Journal of Strategic Change Management
- Journal of Leadership Studies
- International Journal of Corporate Strategy and Social Responsibility;
Websites
- www.managers.org.uk (Chartered Management Institute)
Entry requirements
To enroll The Doctoral Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Master’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 7 Diploma according to the European Qualifications
- For a degree from non-global accredited universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APELQ) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners.
- Learners must be over 24 years old.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Doctoral Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU).
- Hard copy certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified fromUKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Doctoral Award means:
UKeU Doctoral Award is the award at the doctoral level and is equivalent to:
- Level 8 certificate of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 11 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 8 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 8 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 10 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 8 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 10 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Doctoral Award course when participating in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or PhD. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the DBA/PhD program, graduates from the Doctoral Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Doctoral Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
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- To participate in the UKeU Micro Degree course, learners need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- UKeU will not accept applicants whose entry qualifications are from fake universities or institutions that are not accredited.
- For Doctoral Award programs, if an entry master is unavailable, students must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a master’s degree is required for the Doctoral program at UKeU and University Partners so that you could study Doctoral Award but could not move to the Doctoral program of UKeU and University Partners.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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- Step 1: To request a consultation for a course that best suits your needs, please email support@ukeu.uk. Our admissions department will contact you to guide you through the required documentation and the next steps in the application process.
- Step 2: Once your application documents are approved and the application fee is paid, UKeU will issue a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). You will then follow the provided instructions, including payment of the tuition fee.
- Step 3: After the tuition fee is paid, UKeU will issue a confirmation letter, provide your login details for the e-learning system, and send you all relevant documents.
- At this point, you have officially become a UKeU student. Welcome, and enjoy your learning journey!
The UKeU Micro Degree course is fully online, allowing you to study anytime and anywhere. You also have the option to attend live classes with UKeU. Final exams will be uploaded to the system and assessed by the UKeU academic board. Learners are required to submit assignments on time; failure to do so will require payment of a resit fee (with up to two attempts allowed). Continued non-compliance on a third occasion will result in being considered as having discontinued the course, and tuition fees will not be refunded.
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- Live Class (Option)
- Full online videos
- e-Books
- Self study contents
- Online tutor videos
- Assignment guide
- e-Certificate
- Hard copy certificate from UKeU and/or Partner Universities
- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
- Deliver hard copy certificate and all certified documents to your home
- Transfer full credits & 50% paid tuition fees of this award to equivalent academic programs
- Opportunity to get scholarships when becoming Partner Universities' international students
(*) In the event that you receive a scholarship or discount, the fee you should transfer is the amount you actually paid.
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