To find out more about the part-time MSc Strategy, Change and Leadership programme please contact:

T: +44 (0)117 954 6694 E: efim-scl@bristol.ac.uk W: bristol.ac.uk/efm

A distinctive development programme designed for those aspiring to, or holding senior management and leadership positions.

Programme overviewThe part-time MSc in Strategy, Change and Leadership is a structured programme designed to enable you to:

• improve your ability to manage change and uncertainty

• increase your leadership impact• understand organisational complexity

and issues affecting success• make better choices about

growth and strategic direction

The programme is delivered through eight intensive three day workshops. Workshops run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – a total of 16 work days and eight Saturdays across two years, enabling you to fit your study around the demands of a busy job.

Workshops are highly interactive and include mini-lectures, case studies, practical exercises, personal reflection and group work. Informal networking is a key benefit of the programme.

Participants are expected to undertake some pre-reading in the weeks before attending the workshops, and again in preparation for the coursework assignment.

ApplicationsTo be eligible to apply, you will need a good first degree, and a minimum of five years management experience. Candidates should apply via the website, using the online facility. Two references, a CV and a letter of support will be required.

At the second stage of the process, candidates will be interviewed by the Programme Director and another member of staff. This rigorous selection process is to ensure that the MSc is right for you, and vice versa. The formation of an experienced, diverse and committed cohort is important, as learning from peers is an integral part of the MSc.

Class sizes are limited to around 20 delegates in order to maximise interaction and to tailor sessions to group interests. Thus, although there is no official closing date for applications, you are advised to apply early.

Apply now at: bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/2020/ssl/msc-strategy-change-leadership

Don’t just take our word for it...“This course gave me the opportunity to place my leadership style and strategic thinking within the wider context of historical methodologies and current thinking and to re-evaluate what I wanted from my working life. As a result I have broadened my horizons and embarked on a new career in an area previously unfamiliar to me.” Gail Bowen-Huggett, Radio Presenter, UJIMA Radio

“The programme has helped me to develop a completely different way of looking at the world, with a more constructionistic perspective and a qualitative approach which has been missing from my previous way of thinking.” Matt Wictome, Datod Consulting Ltd

“This MSc genuinely changed my life. Getting to spend two years studying the world of work in depth took me from a gradually growing career path straight into a global role for a major bank. I’m now working across Europe, India and Hong Kong on huge organisational transformation programs and loving it. I simply wouldn’t be doing this if I hadn’t done this MSc.”Gez Smith, Global Lead Agile Coach, HSBC

“Thank you for selecting me to be a student on the course. I have honestly enjoyed every minute of it and I genuinely believe it has helped in getting my promotion within my organisation.”

Paul Byrne, Divisional Director, NHS

Part-time Masters in Strategy, Change and Leadership

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