Diploma in Organisational Change & Transformation

Programme Overview

The pressure for change in organisations increases daily. In the private sector, competitive challenges, technological change, enhanced customer expectations and financial pressures combine to put a premium on firms’ abilities to learn and adapt. In the public sector, similar challenges coupled with ambiguous performance criteria place enormous pressure on organisations to react appropriately.

Designed to equip managers with the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to lead organisational change, this diploma is highly participative to ensure that the collective experience of the entire class group is harnessed.

Key Details

7th April 2022

Next Intake

€7,945 & €7,547*

Fees

9 Months

Duration

6 X 2 Day Modules

Delivery

NFQ Level 9 / 30 ECTS

Accredited / Credits

The Smurfit Experience

Miriam

O'Keeffe

American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Peter

Fox

Digicom

Maoliosa

Curtin

Dell

Module Overview	Module Faculty	Module Date(s)
Module 1: SBUS41850 - Introduction to Change, Transformation and Organisation Development	Mr Gearóid Hardy Prof. Karan Sonpar	Thurs 7th April 2022 (1 – 5pm) Fri 8^th & Sat 9^th April 2022
Module 2: SBUS41900 - Diagnostic Models and Organisational Analysis	Prof Patrick Gibbons	Fri 20^th & Sat 21^st May 2022
Module 3: SBUS41870 - Individual Level Interventions	Mr Stephen Boyle (Fri) Ms Helen Brophy (Sat)	Fri 24^th & Sat 25^th June 2022
Module 4: SBUS41860 - Group and Team Development	Ms Helen Brophy	Fri 2^nd & Sat 3rd September 2022
Module 5: SBUS41880 - Organisational Culture and Major Systems Interventions	Prof David Loree, Ivey Business School, Ontario, Canada	Thurs 20th, Fri 21st & Sat 22nd October 2022. This will be a LIVE Virtual Module (1pm – 4.30pm)
Module 6: SBUS41890 - Leading Change and Evaluation	Mr Gearóid Hardy (Fri) Prof Patrick Gibbons (Sat)	9^th & 10^th December 2022

MSc Pathway

This standalone diploma also forms part of the optional MSc in Business (Leadership & Management Practice) Pathway. The pathway framework is comprised of ten diploma programmes. If participants successfully complete any three of these ten diplomas within a recommended 5-year timeframe, they are awarded with the MSc in Business (Leadership & Management Practice)

Our portfolio of pathway diplomas build on your existing skill set and add relevant value to your business needs. From corporate governance to leadership development, our diplomas deepen your understanding of contemporary business issues and will help you become a stronger leader who can deal with complex issues in rapidly changing environments. Our unique learning method, immersive environment and world-class faculty all come together to deliver a learning experience unlike any other.

The majority of our diploma programmes are delivered over a series of 6 two-day workshops within a 10-12 month period. Workshops are typically held on Fridays and Saturdays to minimise interference with busy work schedules. The majority of our diploma programmes are assessed on a module by module basis through a variety of practical assignments, there are no examinations (excluding the Diploma in Corporate Governance).

Top 50 Global Ranking

UCD Smurfit Executive Development has been ranked 1st in Ireland, 27th in Europe and 42nd the world for its Open Enrolment programmes according to the prestigious 2020 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings. In securing the 42nd place, it is the fourth consecutive year that Smurfit Executive Development has achieved a global top 50 ranking.

This year is our first year participating in the Customised programmes ranking, and we are delighted to announce we placed 85th globally and 47th in the European top 50. By offering a world-class range of customised, diploma and open enrolment programmes, Smurfit Executive Development helps executives and their organisations create new opportunities to drive growth and create value.