Module BUSI49O15: Sustaining Change in Organisations (MBA) (Taught)

Department: Business School (Business)

BUSI49O15: Sustaining Change in Organisations (MBA) (Taught)

Tied To

• N1KM17: Business Administration (Dual Award)
• N1KN17: Business Administration (Durham Award)
• N1KR17: Business Administration (Finance) (Global) (for students entering between Oct 2010 - Apr 2013)
• N1KS17: Business Administration (Global) (for students entering between Oct 2010 - Apr 2013)
• N1N317: Business Administration (Finance) (Global) (for students entering between Oct 2013 - Apr 2015)
• N1N417: Business Administration (Global) (for students entering between Oct 2013 - Apr 2015)

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• The aims of the module are to enable students to: 
• critically evaluate the theories of change and how they apply in different contexts; 
• recognise and diagnose the need for change using appropriate models; 
• shape implementation strategies using appropriate techniques; 
• be critically aware of techniques for sustaining change interventions; 
• effectively lead people during change

Content

• The Nature of change
• Recognising and diagnosing the need for change
• Shaping intervention strategies
• Change Leadership
• Sustaining change

Learning Outcomes

• On completion of the module students should have:
• an advanced understanding of the theories of change and how they apply in different contexts
• a critical appreciation of the key concepts of sustaining change in different organizations.
• a critical appreciation of how to identify, implement and measure change.

• By the end of the module, students should be able to:
• recognise and diagnose the need for change using appropriate models.
• shape implementation strategies using appropriate specialist techniques.
• apply techniques for sustaining change interventions.
• lead people during change interventions.

• Effective written communication skills 
• Planning, organising and time-management skills 
• Problem solving and analytical skills 
• Ability to use initiative 
• Advanced skills in the interpretation of data 
• Advanced computer-literacy skills

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Learning outcomes will be met through a combination of taught input, group work and case studies and discussion, supported by guided reading and specially-written self-study material. 
• The summative assessment of the module, by assignment, is designed to test the acquisition and articulation of knowledge, critical understanding and skills of application and interpretation within the business context.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Group-based case study exercise with a group presentation.