We live in a changing world. Being able to anticipate, make sense of, and manage change is vital to our wellbeing in our personal and working lives. Whether or not you see yourself as a manager in the usual sense, the ability to manage change is crucial because we all need to manage our lives to ensure we benefit from change rather than be disadvantaged by it. This module improves your understanding of the origins, nature and consequences of change and helps you to plan a change project associated with your workplace. You'll also develop your project working skills – highly valued by employers.
| Course facts | |
|---|---|
| About this course: | |
| Course code | T227 |
| Credits | 30 |
| OU Level | 2 |
| SCQF level | 8 |
| FHEQ level | 5 |
| Course work includes: | |
| 3 Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) | |
| End-of-module assessment | |
| No residential school | |
In the first block of study you will be introduced to techniques to probe and understand the 'big picture' of how change is likely to impact on your own workplace and options for responding to the need for change.
In following blocks you will identify and develop an idea for a practical change project centred on your work or workplace that supports your organisation's priorities, which you identified in Block 1. You will develop your project plan, learning about project working methods as you do so. You will also learn how to prepare and present the business case for your project idea. You are not expected to implement your project plan in this module, though your employer could decide to take your project forward independent of your study on this module.
By studying this module you will:
The module has strong vocational relevance because it will help you to:
This is an OU level 2 module and you need to have a good knowledge of the subject area, obtained either through OU level 1 study, or by doing equivalent work at another university. The work-based OU level 1 module Career development and employability (T122) would be ideal preparation.
In order to complete this module successfully you should:
You are responsible for obtaining agreement that you can use your workplace as a context for your studies prior to registering for this module.
If you have any doubt about the suitability of the module, please speak to an adviser.
You will need to gain your employer's permission to use your workplace as a context for your learning on this module. You will not be asked to include any information that is confidential to your employer or to reveal the names of workplace colleagues in any assessment material you submit on this module.
You may also find it useful to make initial enquiries in your workplace to identify potential project ideas, but you will be guided closely through this process during the early stages of your study of Block 2.
The study materials will include a set book and a website. The website will provide links to:
You'll get help and support from an assigned tutor throughout your module.
They'll help by:
Online tutorials run throughout the module. Where possible, we'll make recordings available. While they're not compulsory, we strongly encourage you to participate.
The assessment details for this module can be found in the facts box.
The OU strives to make all aspects of study accessible to everyone. The Accessibility Statement below outlines what studying this module involves. You should use this information to inform your study preparations and any discussions with us about how we can meet your needs.
Some of this module's study materials are online. Online materials are composed of pages of text with images, diagrams and interactive media. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms. Printed materials are provided in the form of a course book.
If you're using printed materials as part of reasonable adjustments to support your studies, note that printed versions of online materials are unavailable for this module.
This module provides a range of online tutorials. Although not compulsory, attendance at such tutorials will help you consolidate your learning.
The study materials contain some diagrams. Reading and interpreting these is an important part of the study of this module. Figure descriptions are provided for all figures.
You may be required to search for, and make use of, third-party material online. Alternatives for required research material can be provided to enable you to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module.
This module has tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and an end-of-module assessment (EMA) that you must submit via the online TMA/EMA service.
You will receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). This will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.
All University modules are structured according to a set timetable and you will need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. You will be supported in developing these skills.
Change, strategy and projects at work (T227) starts once a year in October.
This page describes the module that will start in October 2026.
We expect it to start for the last time in October 2027.
This course is expected to start for the last time in October 2027.