Master of Science in Innovation and Change Management

Overview

Lead Transformative Innovation

The Master of Science in Innovation and Change Management equips you with the strategies to navigate and drive change in modern organizations. This unique postgraduate program provides specialist knowledge and skills to overcome resistance, maximize learning, and foster innovative thinking, ensuring businesses remain competitive and adaptable in a constantly evolving economic and social landscape.

Designed for creative thinkers and aspiring leaders, the curriculum prepares learners to develop innovation and managing change strategies, building cultures that facilitate and sustain positive transformation. Drawing on the latest research, it addresses complex change issues through case studies adapted to local and regional contexts, making graduates successful managers and leaders of change. 

Who is This Program For?

For Visionaries Driving Organizational Evolution.

This program is for those with the vision to become inspiring leaders who manage change and drive market leadership. It targets professionals with a keen interest in innovation, transformational change, quality, and organizational excellence. Suitable for practicing managers and graduates seeking to specialize in innovation and change management, it welcomes university graduates and professionals starting in management careers, including administrators, managers, supervisors, inspectors, and facilitators from public, private, and social sector organizations. 

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    Innovation Manager
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    Change Management Consultant
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    Business Transformation Lead
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    Organizational Development Specialist
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    Strategic Planner
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    Corporate Entrepreneur
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    Project Manager (with focus on change initiatives)
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Knowledge

Graduates of this program will gain a strong foundation in:

  • Highly specialized knowledge in innovation and change management and its application in local, regional, and global contexts. 

  • Concepts and principles of quality and excellence in the context of innovation and change management. 

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Skills

This program equips learners with the ability to:

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Formulate effective innovation and change management strategies for organizations. 

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Apply problem-solving skills through the use of appropriate quantitative and qualitative techniques. 

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Display a range of effective communication skills appropriate for various workplace settings. 

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Work autonomously and demonstrate responsibility in professional contexts.

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Lead and manage projects in innovation and change management, including planning, organizing, delegating, and controlling diverse team activities. 

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Assess the impact of values, ethics, and culture on organizational change. 

Assessment

At HBMSU, your learning journey is supported by a structured and transparent assessment process that ensures both quality and continuous improvement.

Assessment Methods

Full Program Assessment

Evaluates the overall curriculum, study plan, graduation and entry requirements, and benchmarks the program against international standards.

Every 3 Years

Learning Outcomes Assessment

Measures how well students are achieving key Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and reviews their link to Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). 

Annual

Course-Level Quality Checks

Reviews course content, design, teaching tools, assessment methods, and student performance every semester to ensure continuous improvement. This includes a detailed review of course content, interactivity level, and assessment structure and tools. 

Ongoing / Each Semester