Change management and transformation

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At a glance

Faculty

Academic degree

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Form of study

Consecutive Master

Standard period of study

3 semesters (incl. Master’s thesis), 90 ECTS, extension to 5 semesters possible

Language of instruction

German

Start of studies

regular March 15 (for the summer semester),

Lateral entry possible as of October 01

Admission requirements

Completed university degree with at least 180 ECTS in the field of economics or a related degree program.
No specific grade point average required for admission.
For detailed information, see the study and examination regulations.

Semester abroad

Studying with a practice partner

Accreditation

accredited

Registration

from 15.11.
– 14.03.
(for summer semester),

from 02.05 – 30.09 (for winter semester)

Profile of the degree program

Companies are facing major challenges today: Digitalization and ecological changes are influencing their products, production processes and working methods. In order to successfully master these transformations, they need specialists who can deal with both people and numbers and are able to manage complex change processes. This is precisely where the “Change Management and Transformation” course comes in.
“In a world of accelerated change, those who can adapt themselves and their team will be successful. A professional transformation process and the tools of change management can allay fears, increase acceptance and dramatically increase the chances of successful change and the speed of implementation. Coburg University of Applied Sciences is closing a crucial gap in the education on offer here!”
Thomas Spangler, Brose Sitech
In this degree course, you will combine business knowledge with behavioral science aspects. You will not only learn the theory, but also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in practice, shape it and reflect on it. You will become adept at initiating and implementing change processes and measuring their success.

What we value

Transforming what you have learned into practice

A central component of the Master’s degree program is the cumulative thesis. But what does “cumulative” actually mean? It is about putting into practice what you have learned during your studies, trying it out, reflecting on it and adapting it if necessary. You learn not only from successes, but also from possible setbacks. Over the course of your studies, you will develop a concept from an initial project outline, which you will put into practice in the third semester. You will be accompanied by professors who will support you in reflecting and adapting.

Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)

Studying with in-depth practical experience in the PraxisPLUS model offers you the opportunity to gain more practical experience during your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution. You can apply your knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance your studies.

Study abroad & double degree

Coburg University of applied sciences and arts maintains relationships with numerous foreign partner universities. Students have the opportunity to spend a semester or do an internship abroad. It is also possible to obtain a double degree in the Master’s in Change Management and Transformation. This means that students obtain a Master’s degree from Coburg University of Applied Sciences and a Master’s degree from our partner university, the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Australia.
Further information can be found here.

Four perspectives on change

The course aims to enable young people to see and understand the phenomena of change from different perspectives. Specifically, this involves the perspectives of “the company”, “the individual employees”, “the departments and teams” and the role of the change manager, i.e. “the self”.

First perspective "Company"

  • Entrepreneurial thinking and leadership
  • Developing business models and strategies
  • Understanding strategic decisions
  • Further develop organizational structures and processes
  • get rigid organizations moving

Second perspective "Employees"

  • Communicating changes
  • Understanding, motivating and encouraging fears
  • Recognize and break patterns
  • mediate between people
  • Recognizing and understanding obstacles to development

Third perspective "Departments and teams"

  • Recognize the professionalism of others
  • to work together across projects
  • Understanding complexity and ambiguity and turning it into something positive
  • Using (management) tools competently and flexibly
  • negotiate creatively
  • Resolving conflicts of interest
  • Understanding emotions and bringing people together
  • Classify and interpret information and data

Fourth perspective "Change Manager"

  • Combining theory and practice
  • Enduring conflicts and helping to resolve them
  • Dealing with risks and personal failure
  • Lead yourself and understand the interactions with others
  • Develop a trusting and optimistic attitude

Course content and procedure

1st semester

  • Behavioral sciences 1 and 2
  • Methods and instruments in change management 1 and 2
  • Corporate development and transformation 1

2nd semester

  • Future Skills 1
  • Leading Project
  • Leading Change
  • Corporate development and transformation 2
  • Final thesis: Concept

3rd semester

  • Leading Team
  • Future Skills 2
  • Final thesis: testing and mentoring
  • Thesis with colloquium
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Job & Career

Specifically trained specialists who implement innovation and transformation processes in companies are in high demand.
The search term “change management” currently produces many hits on online job exchanges in Germany.
The special concept of the degree course with its cumulative final thesis provides students with intensive and high-quality contact with practice.
The experience they gain enables them to hit the ground running as soon as they graduate.

Do your doctorate now!

After successfully completing your Master’s degree, you can further deepen your knowledge with a doctorate at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts.

Application and admission

Why become a change manager?

Voices from the field

Curriculum and examination regulations

We will inform you!

Would you like to know more about the admission requirements, content and organization of the course?
The next information event will take place on:

  • Thursday, September 26 | 11:30-12:30 a.m.

All events take place online via Zoom: Zoom Link

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