For organisations to have a competitive edge and to encourage more creative input by employees, the MSc in People, Organisations & Change from Rotterdam School of Management,ErasmusUniversityincludes the latest concepts in an internationally-oriented programme, taught by respected international faculty. This master examines what makes people more efficient, effective, creative and community-oriented and integrates empirical research, theory and practice into strategy. Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University is ranked as a top 10 player by the Financial Times European Masters in Management list. It has the widest selection of one-year MSc programmes in the Netherlands and is located in a city with a truly international flavour.
Education objectives
You will
- learn to solve business-related people problems within organisations;
- learn to understand the psychological, sociological and economic factors that influence people;
- develop strategic policies;
- develop in-depth understanding of advanced people and change management practices e.g. training, reward systems and management development;
and gain an MSc in People, Organisations & Change.
Mode of education
In addition to lectures, you will work in small groups on business cases and assignments. Many of the exercises are carried out in teams. Skills training, presentations, visiting lecturers and practitioners are all part of the curriculum. In order to graduate you will be trained in analytical and research skills and must write an individual thesis on a topic of your choice.
Curriculum
Core courses:
- Strategic People Management
- Organisational Design
- Leading Organisational Change
- People Analytics
- Research Methods
- Professional Development and Consulting
- Your Future Career
- Thesis
Elective track: Organisational Development and Change
- The Science of Organizational Change and the Art of Changing Organizations
- Advisory Skills
- Foundations of Consulting
- Organisational Responses to External Pressures
- Motivation and Coordination in Enterprises
Elective track: Human Resource Leadership
- High Performance Leadership
- Managing Diversity
- Talent Acquisition
- Negotiation
- Sales Force Leadership
- Leadership Development and Training
Elective track: Generalist
- Advisory Skills
- Foundations of Consulting
- High Performance Leadership
- Managing Diversity
- Motivation and Coordination in Enterprises
- Negotiation
- The Science of Organizational Change and the Art of Changing Organizations
- Talent Acquisition
- Sales Force Leadership
- Leadership Development and Training
- Organisational Responses to External Pressures
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