Master of Science in Management and Organizational Development
The Master of Science in Management and Organizational Development provides advanced training in management, organisational behaviour, change management, and organisational development. Students learn organisational development, change management, strategic management, human resource management, and transformational leadership. The programme is designed for experienced managers seeking advanced management and organisational development qualifications.
The short answer
- What it costs
- Up to Ksh 256,200 a year at a public institution, Ksh 512,400 for the whole course. Up to Ksh 319,500 a year at a private one.The detail
- Who can get in
- A KCSE mean grade of Bachelor's Degree (Postgraduate) or above. There is another way in without it.The detail
- How long, and when
- Takes 2 years, evening, modular, with 0 months of attachment. Next intake January 2027, at 2 institutions.The detail
- Where it leads
- 8 careers in the catalogue. The least exposed to AI is Forensic Audit Investigator, at 17 out of 100.The detail
The programme
What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.
Overview
Students develop advanced competencies in organisational behaviour, change management, strategic management, human resource management, transformational leadership, and organisational development interventions. The curriculum covers management, organisational development, research methods, and a research project. Practical skills are developed through case studies and organisational projects.
Management and organisational development expertise is critical for Kenya's business and public sectors. Companies, NGOs, government agencies, and consulting firms require trained organisational development professionals. Kenya's organisational transformation needs and change management challenges create demand for organisational development expertise. The programme addresses the demand for advanced management and organisational development training.
The programme combines classroom lectures with case studies, organisational projects, and research. Students study management concepts, analyse organisational behaviour, design development interventions, and conduct research. Teaching methods include lectures, case discussions, project work, and research supervision. The programme is offered in evening and modular modes for working professionals.
Graduates find employment as organisational development consultants, change managers, human resource managers, or management consultants in companies, NGOs, government, and consulting firms. The master's degree supports careers in organisational development, change management, and management consulting.
This programme is ideal for experienced managers seeking advanced management and organisational development qualifications. The programme provides advanced skills for organisational development, change management, and transformational leadership.
What you study
10 subjects- Organisational Behaviour and Development
- Change Management
- Strategic Management
- Human Resource Management
- Transformational Leadership
- Management Accounting and Financial Analysis
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Research Methods
- Project Management and Fundraising
- Thesis Research
Modules
8 in the programmeOrganisational Behaviour and Development
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Organisational behaviour and development covering individual, group, and organisational behaviour, organisational culture, and development interventions.
Management Accounting and Financial Analysis
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Management accounting covering financial statement analysis, cost analysis, budgeting, and financial data interpretation for managerial decisions.
Strategic Management and Planning
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Strategic management covering strategy formulation, competitive analysis, strategic planning, and strategy implementation and evaluation.
Research Methods and Statistics
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Research methods covering research design, statistical analysis, management research, and research ethics.
Change Management and Transformational Leadership
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Change management covering change models, resistance management, transformational leadership, and leading organisational change.
Human Resource Management and Development
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Human resource management covering HR strategy, performance management, talent management, and HR development in organisations.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Project Management
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Corporate social responsibility covering CSR strategy, stakeholder engagement, and project management covering project planning, fundraising, and resource management.
Thesis Research and Defence
Year 2Semester 16 creditsCore
A research project on a management or organisational development topic, demonstrating research competence and contributing to management practice.
Specialisations
Change Management
Focus on leading and managing organisational change, including change models, resistance management, and transformational leadership.
Human Resource Development
Focus on human resource management, talent development, and HR strategy in organisational contexts.
Strategic Management
Focus on strategy formulation, competitive analysis, and strategic planning for organisational development.
A day as a student
A typical day combines evening lectures on organisational behaviour or change management with case study discussions and project work. Students study management concepts, analyse organisational behaviour, design development interventions, and conduct research. Case discussions develop analytical and intervention planning skills. Organisational projects connect students with real management challenges. Research projects involve organisational development and change management. The programme emphasises management competence, organisational development skills, and transformational leadership.
The trade-offs
| In its favour | Against it |
|---|---|
| Dual accredited by CUE (Kenya) and WASC (USA), providing international recognition. | Requires minimum 3 years work experience in middle or executive management, limiting accessibility for recent graduates. |
| Designed for working professionals with evening and modular study modes. | Tuition is relatively expensive at KES 319,500/year for a private university. |
| Combines management with organisational development, addressing critical organisational transformation needs. | The programme is offered at only one university, limiting choice. |
What it costs
Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.
What it costs, and where
Against 331 business coursesAnnual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.
The fine print
USIU 319.5K/yr (USIU fee schedule). Maseno, UoN, KCA unverified
HELB loans are available for eligible Kenyan students. USIU-Africa may offer institutional scholarships for qualifying students. International organisations may offer management and leadership development grants.
Funding options
HELB Loan
Scholarships
1 recordedHELB Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students enrolled in master's programmes at chartered universities
Scholarships you could apply for
2 usable where it is taught- Chevening Scholarships Kenya
Closes 30 November 2026FullUK Government
Full masters in UK
- AfDB Japan Scholarship Program
Closes 28 February 2027FullAfrican Development Bank
Full graduate study abroad
Getting in
The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.
What you need
Undergraduate degree from an accredited university plus minimum 3 years working experience in middle or executive-level management.
When it next starts
Taught at 2 institutionsIncluding United States International University Africa, Kabarak University.
Including United States International University Africa, Kabarak University.
Including United States International University Africa, Kabarak University.
How you are assessed
3 componentsCoursework and Examinations
Written examination40% of the mark
Coursework assessments, written examinations, and assignments evaluating understanding of management and organisational development concepts.
Case Studies and Projects
Project30% of the mark
Case study assessments, organisational project evaluations, and practical assignments evaluating management and OD skills.
Thesis Defence
Project30% of the mark
A research project demonstrating research competence in management or organisational development, defended before an examination panel.
Accreditation
Commission for University Education
AcademicRequired
USIU-Africa is chartered by CUE. MSc programme is dual accredited by CUE and WASC Senior College and University Commission (USA).
WASC Senior College and University Commission
AcademicRequired
Dual accreditation by WASC Senior College and University Commission ensures US standards are met.
USIU-Africa is chartered by the Commission for University Education (CUE). The MSc programme is dual accredited by CUE and the WASC Senior College and University Commission (USA).
Where it leads
The roles it opens, and what you leave with.
Where graduates go
4 rolesOrganisational Development Consultant
Moderate demandKsh 150,000 to Ksh 500,000
Provides consulting on organisational development, change management, and organisational transformation for companies, NGOs, or consulting firms.
Change Manager
Moderate demand
Leads organisational change initiatives in companies or government, managing change processes, stakeholder engagement, and transformation projects.
Human Resource Manager
High demand
Manages human resource functions with focus on organisational development, talent management, and employee engagement in companies or NGOs.
Management Consultant
Moderate demand
Provides management consulting services on strategy, organisational development, and performance improvement for consulting firms or independent practice.
Graduate outcomes
Graduates find employment as organisational development consultants, change managers, and human resource managers in companies, NGOs, government, and consulting firms, with opportunities for organisational transformation and management consulting.
Where these fields lead
8 careers- Forensic Audit InvestigatorBusiness17Low exposure
- Franchise Operations ManagerBusiness18Low exposure
- Infrastructure Finance SpecialistBusiness18Low exposure
- Intermodal Reefer TechnicianBusiness18Low exposure
- Climate Risk UnderwriterBusiness19Low exposure
- Coldchain Logistics ManagerBusiness19Low exposure
- Municipal Finance SpecialistBusiness19Low exposure
- Islamic Banking SpecialistBusiness20Low exposure
Industry links
Common misconceptions
Organisational development is just human resources with a different name.
Organisational development covers change management, organisational transformation, culture change, and strategic alignment, going beyond traditional HR functions.
You need a business degree to study management and organisational development.
The programme accepts graduates from any discipline with relevant work experience in management.
Organisational development is only for large corporations.
Organisational development principles apply to organisations of all sizes including NGOs, government agencies, and small enterprises.
Change management is common sense.
Effective change management requires systematic approaches, stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, and resistance management, not just common sense.