Topic to be chosen by participant subject to agreement of both University of Manchester supervisor and employer. The general aim of the programme is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to play a key role in the process of change within their organisations. The study programme is aimed at administrative, managerial and consultancy staff in organisations where the nature of work and organisational staffing requirements are changing, and where computerised information systems are being introduced. Participants are drawn from the public sector, NGOs and private sector organisations undergoing change. There is a limit of 14 participants on this programme in order to ensure that all attendees receive close personal support and tuition.
Early application is therefore advisable.
Typical seminar sessions include a mixture of lecturer presentation, group discussions and exercises related to the participants' work. Case studies and situation simulations are also used. Computing skills are taught in a number of hands-on training workshops. The programme will include visits to relevant organisations in London and the North of England, and the opportunity to attend seminars offered by external speakers. Candidates from countries where English is not a major language in communication may be required to take the University Test in English.