Course summary
This programme is delivered in partnership and awarded by Abertay University. MSc Strategic Organisational Learning is the only programme of its kind being offered in the UK. There is growing demand for programmes exploring this topic area. Why study Organisational Learning? This one-year programme will teach you the fundamental concepts of organisational learning, learning organisations, individual, team and machine learning. It builds on diversified bodies of knowledge, including total quality management, open innovation, organisational development, and workplace learning, focusing on applying these concepts in the organisation. It includes driving a culture of continuous improvement and managing change to achieve and sustain business excellence. What will I learn? You will study units such as Organisational Learning Foundations, Group & Team Learning, Organisation-wide Learning, Individual Learning, Research Skills and Project Report, Sustainability & Ethics, Civic Institutions & Sustainable Development and Management. This qualification will enable you to work in learning and development departments, in quality management, customer service or business development. You may also wish to continue your studies at PhD level. The programme and assessments will provide you with opportunities to develop your ability to critically analyse data/information/literature, prepare reports and plans, give presentations, work as part of a team and enhance your IT skills. Students will prepare for the world of work through engagement with real-life situations and problems in assessments. Further, working to deadlines will improve your time management, prioritising and planning skills. In addition, experts from the field will be invited to share their experiences of real-world issues as part of in-class learning. For more information on this programme, please visit our website: https://www.almcollege.ac.uk/programmes/msc-strategic-organisational-learning/ Watch this course video for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baaB0h4k3OY&t=94s
Modules
Compulsory unit information: Managing People Learning Business Transformation Through Learning Workplace and Lifelong Learning Research Methods Dissertation Optional unit information: Strategic Organisational Excellence Innovation Management Systems Business and Management Consultancy Managing Digital Transformation Sustainability and Ethics Corporate Governance and Management
Assessment method
Teaching will take place at Al-Maktoum College and Abertay University through lectures, seminars, workshops and digital learning methods. A range of appropriate assessment methods will be used including coursework and examinations requiring critical analysis and reflections, and individual/group presentations. Each 20-credit unit compromises 200 hours of learning; this is made up of 40 hours of teaching and 160 hours of independent study.
How to apply
International applicants
English Language requirements: Teaching takes place solely in English and you must demonstrate that your English language proficiency is at a level that will allow you to follow your intended programme successfully. If English is not your first language you must hold a qualification as evidence of your English language skills. Full details of the qualifications we accept, can be found here: https://www.almcollege.ac.uk/apply/english-language-requirements/ Student Visa requirements for study in the UK: The UK Government approves certain English language qualifications as being Secure English Language Tests (SELT). These meet the government’s requirements for visa applications. Al-Maktoum College will accept the following: IELTS – 6.0 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component and 6.0 in writing) or equivalent LanguageCert – B2 or equivalent Full entry requirement information can be found here: https://www.almcollege.ac.uk/apply/entry-requirements/
Entry requirements
Entry requirements: A good (at least a lower second class Honours degree or equivalent) first degree English Language requirements Teaching takes place solely in English and you must demonstrate that your English language proficiency is at a level that will allow you to follow your intended programme successfully. If English is not your first language you must hold a qualification as evidence of your English language skills. Full details of the qualifications we accept, can be found here: https://www.almcollege.ac.uk/apply/english-language-requirements/ Student Visa requirements for study in the UK: The UK Government approves certain English language qualifications as being Secure English Language Tests (SELT). These meet the government’s requirements for visa applications. Al-Maktoum College will accept the following: IELTS – 6.0 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component and 6.0 in writing) or equivalent LanguageCert – B2 or equivalent Full entry requirement information can be found here: https://www.almcollege.ac.uk/apply/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
English Language requirements Teaching takes place solely in English and you must demonstrate that your English language proficiency is at a level that will allow you to follow your intended programme successfully. If English is not your first language you must hold a qualification as evidence of your English language skills.
English Language Requirements
https://www.almcollege.ac.uk/apply/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7500 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £7500 | Whole course |
Scotland | £7500 | Whole course |
Wales | £7500 | Whole course |
International | £15000 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
£4,000 scholarship is available for international students who are self-funded.
Provider information
Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education
124 Blackness Road
Dundee
DD1 5PE