Executive MSc in Change Leadership

In an era of relentless disruption and complexity, the ability to navigate change is no longer optional – it is a strategic necessity.Delivered in partnership with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, the Executive MSc in Change Leadership equips leaders, change makers and consultants with the practical frameworks and advanced expertise to drive meaningful transformation.Drawing on the strengths of two world-leading business schools, this programme goes beyond traditional change management, integrating the latest insights from social science research, industry guest speakers and hands-on methodologies to create a multi-layered learning experience. You will explore the human dimensions of change, group dynamics and systemic challenges, developing ‘change storytelling’ techniques that inspire and mobilise people through complex transformations. Designed for busy professionals, the programme blends immersive, in-person modules in Oxford and Paris with online learning, ensuring maximum impact with minimal travel. Upon completion, you’ll gain lifelong access to three prestigious alumni networks: . Oxford Business Alumni Network. HEC Paris Alumni Network . And the exclusive Change Leaders alumni community

The Executive Executive MSc in Change Leadership is composed of 11 modules over 36 days. Developing, writing and defending a professional thesis plays a key role in the programme.

Challenge the stories you tell about change.This module helps you unpack the deep-seated assumptions and mental models that shape how you view — and lead — change. You’ll learn to navigate and shift the narratives that guide your decisions, building your capacity to frame challenges from different perspectives and act with greater clarity and impact.

Lead with resilience, adapt with insight.This module gives you the tools to lead change consciously, tapping into your personal values, resilience, and self-awareness to adapt in high-pressure environments.

Unleash the power of group dynamics. Discover how groups shape change — for better or worse. You’ll explore social norms, collective intelligence, and the invisible forces that shape behavior, and learn to foster cultures that drive positive transformation.

Think systemically, act strategically. Faced with global-scale challenges like climate change or inequality, leaders must think differently. This module helps you adopt a systems mindset, identify leverage points for change, and experiment with new ways of acting and collaborating.

Make innovation possible.Change requires space — physical, mental, and emotional — for experimentation and new ideas. Learn how to design environments that encourage collaboration, risk-taking, and creative problem-solving across boundaries.

Turn insights into action

Participants engage in lectures, simulations, role plays, case studies, group work, psychometric testing, individual reflections, and online tutorials. They work closely with an experienced tutor from either HEC Paris or Oxford University who will guide the individual learning journey from module essays to the thesis research. The Executive MSc in Change Leadership is a HEC Paris issued Diploma (Diplôme d’établissement). As such, the programme may not be suitable for those who wish to pursue a PhD

Consultants, Coaches, Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Directors, NGO Directors (Regional Directors, Financial Directors, Project Directors

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.