MA in Leading Innovation and Change — Study Online from Australia

The MA in Leading Innovation and Change empowers you to become the catalyst of transformation your organisation needs—while you continue living and working in Australia. Delivered in exclusive partnership between York St John University and Robert Kennedy College, this programme blends academic rigour with practical insight so you can design, lead, and embed innovation and change wherever you are.

Whether you aim to future‑proof a team, launch new initiatives, or spearhead enterprise‑wide transformation, you’ll study with the flexibility and global perspective to match your ambition. Learn on your schedule, apply ideas immediately to your context, and graduate with a British degree recognised across the world.

A British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Gain a postgraduate qualification that carries international weight. Your master’s degree is awarded by a British university, a hallmark of academic quality that is respected by employers and institutions across continents. This recognition opens doors across industries and borders, supporting career mobility and international opportunities.

With a British degree on your CV, you signal mastery of contemporary frameworks in innovation, leadership, and change that travel well across markets and sectors. It’s an educational investment that speaks a global language—reassuring to employers in Australia and beyond.

Finish 100% Online in as little as undefined

Accelerate your progress without uprooting your life. The programme is designed to be completed fully online, allowing you to balance study with professional and personal commitments. With a focused approach and the right momentum, you can move swiftly from first module to final project.

This digital-first structure keeps your learning continuous and your momentum strong. Every resource, seminar, and assessment is accessible online, letting you learn efficiently from anywhere in Australia—whether you’re in a major city or a remote locale.

Freedom from Fixed Class Times

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times and dates. You can learn when you’re most productive—before work, after work, during a lunch break, or on weekends. Your schedule remains yours to control.

Asynchronous learning does not mean learning alone. You’ll engage with tutors and peers through forums, feedback, and collaborative activities—on timelines that respect your day‑to‑day responsibilities.

Learn Anywhere — Even Offline on Our Mobile App

Study from anywhere in the world—your home office, a client site, an airport lounge, or a commuter train. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so travel and connectivity never slow your progress.

This portable learning experience keeps education at your fingertips. Turn downtime into growth time—review readings, draft reflections, and progress through modules wherever life takes you.

Open‑Book Assessments that Mirror Real Work

Instead of traditional closed‑book exams, you’ll engage in open‑book assessments that reward analysis, synthesis, and the application of frameworks to real‑world challenges. It’s the kind of thinking leaders use on the job—drawing on research, data, and collaboration to make sound decisions.

This approach emphasises depth of understanding over memorisation, cultivating the judgment you need to navigate complexity, manage stakeholders, and lead change with confidence.

Learn from World‑Class Faculty

Benefit from tutors and faculty who have graduated from renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring global academic pedigree and practical leadership insight to every interaction.

Expect thoughtful guidance, constructive feedback, and challenge that elevates your thinking. You’ll be mentored by people who understand both rigorous scholarship and the realities of leading innovation in complex organisations.

A Global Classroom and Powerful Alumni Outcomes

Join a vibrant learning community with students from over 130 countries. This diversity enriches your experience, exposing you to multiple viewpoints, industries, and leadership styles—an invaluable network for your future.

Our alumni work for international organisations such as Westpac, ANZ, AIA, BHP, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony. Their trajectories reflect the versatility and relevance of the skills you’ll build here.

Flexible Payments with Up to 18 Monthly Interest‑Free Instalments

Invest in your future without putting your life on hold. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you plan with confidence while you study and work.

This manageable structure keeps your focus where it belongs—on mastering the ideas and tools that will accelerate your impact and career.

Why This Programme Matters for Careers in Australia

Energy and resources are core to Australia’s economy, and the sector is evolving rapidly through decarbonisation, automation, and supply‑chain transformation. The programme’s focus on innovation strategy, change leadership, and stakeholder management equips you to lead initiatives that balance operational reliability with sustainability goals—skills relevant across mining, renewables, and critical minerals value chains.

Financial services in Australia continue to innovate in digital banking, fintech partnerships, risk and compliance, and customer experience. With the programme’s emphasis on organisational change and innovation governance, you’ll be prepared to champion data‑driven initiatives, pilot new service models, and navigate regulatory complexity—capabilities that resonate with banks, insurers, superannuation funds, and payments platforms.

Public sector agencies, healthcare providers, and universities are modernising service delivery through digital transformation, workforce redesign, and cross‑sector collaboration. By mastering methods for leading complex change, you can help shape initiatives in areas like telehealth, aged care innovation, skills development, and citizen‑centric services—contributing to outcomes that matter for communities across Australia.

Turn Ambition into Action

Lead with clarity, shape change with purpose, and earn a degree that moves with you—professionally and geographically. Study from Australia, contribute to your organisation today, and build a career with global reach.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, application details, and the learning experience in depth. Your next chapter in innovation and change leadership starts here.