People & Change Management
Start date
- 06.09.2027
Duration
- 1 year
Location
- Antwerp
Degree
- Master in People & Change Management
Language
- English
Connect people and business
Discover how HR decisions shape the way people work and organizations perform. Connect employee needs with business strategy and learn to make choices that support both.
Learn to guide change
Understand why change can be difficult and how to move it forward. Learn to diagnose organizational challenges, involve the people affected and develop an approach that fits the situation.
Put your skills to the test
Build experience through skills labs, an HR hackathon and a consulting bootcamp. Explore international HR on a six-day trip to Madrid and apply your learning in an eight-week company Master Project.
Could this be your next step?
Want to understand what makes people and organizations work well together?
Turn your interest in people into the skills to shape better workplaces. The Master in People & Change Management connects organizational development, HR and change management with business strategy. Explore how to attract and develop talent, build trust and help teams adapt when their organization changes.
This one-year program is designed for recent graduates and people at the start of their careers. Learn alongside international classmates, test your thinking on real cases and gain experience through practical assignments and a company project. Discover where you want to take your career in HR, consulting or organizational development.
What can this Master do for you?
Your career prospects
Start exploring your future in consulting, HR business partnering, talent and recruitment, people operations or organizational development. The Master in People & Change Management also opens up analytical and project roles across different sectors. Develop the skills to understand an organization, work with its people and turn your findings into practical recommendations.
Our People & Change alumni work at organizations including Deloitte, Hudson, Capgemini, KPMG, Accenture, SD Worx and Colruyt Group. Through skills labs, a consulting bootcamp and an eight-week Master Project, you gain experience you can draw on in your first role and discuss with future employers.
90% of AMS graduates find a job within three months of graduation. Your connections continue beyond your year at AMS: stay part of an international alumni community where you can exchange experiences and build professional relationships throughout your career.
A strong backbone through research and experience
How do you attract talent, support employee well-being or help a team through change? Work through questions like these with academics, HR professionals and consultants who bring current workplace challenges into your learning.
Draw on more than 30 years of People & Change Management education at AMS and insights from our Next Generation Work research. Examine new HR ideas critically and consider their impact on employees, organizations and society.
Move from discussion to practice through company visits, skills labs and assignments. Audit a real company’s talent management approach, develop an innovative HR concept and practice turning an organizational diagnosis into recommendations. Your Master Project takes that experience into an eight-week company assignment.
Small classes give you room to ask questions, exchange ideas and learn directly from faculty and practitioners. Work with international classmates and meet professionals in Belgium and Madrid. Start building relationships you can take into your career.
What your year will look like
Learn to understand what an organization needs, what matters to its people and how to bring the two together.
Your learning journey unfolds in four stages. Start with people, business and strategy, then explore organizations and talent. Broaden your perspective through international HR and innovation, and bring everything together through practical assignments and your Master Project.
Practice professional conversations in skills labs, develop an HR concept in a hackathon and explore international HR in Antwerp and Madrid. During the consulting bootcamp, work through a complete consulting assignment. Then spend eight weeks on your Master Project with a company. Global Leadership and an elective are also included in the program.
The program
Curriculum
1. Understand people, business and strategy
Connect the fundamentals of people management with financial knowledge and strategic HR.
- HR and People Fundamentals
- Financial Management
- Strategic HRM and Business Partnering
2. Diagnose organizations and talent
Explore how organizations change and how to support talent, employee relationships and sustainable careers.
- Organizational Development and Change Management Fundamentals
- Organizational Development and Change Management Practices
- Talent Management
- Labor Relations Management
3. Expand your perspective
Explore HR across cultures and develop new ideas that respond to workplace needs.
- International HR
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation in HR
4. Apply and integrate
Strengthen your consulting skills, develop your leadership and apply your learning to real organizational challenges.
- Consulting Bootcamp
- Master Project: over eight weeks, you work full-time with one or two classmates on a real company challenge. Research the issue, analyze your findings and develop recommendations the organization can act on.
Note: This curriculum is subject to change.
Electives
Alongside the core curriculum and Global Leadership, choose an intensive elective that broadens your perspective.
Elective topics respond to developments in business, technology and geopolitics.
The available selection may change each year, but to give you an idea, this list shows some of the electives from previous years:
- Designing Business Models for Future Growth
- Geopolitical Challenges
- Emerging Asian Markets
- Organizing for the Digital Future
- Business Intelligence with Power BI
- Build a Startup in One Week
Learning objectives
After completing this program, you can:
- connect insights from organizational development, change management, people management, strategic HRM and labor relations.
- analyze people challenges at organizational, team and individual level, and understand the wider context.
- weigh different stakeholder interests and critically assess new ideas in people and change management.
- use qualitative and quantitative data to diagnose challenges, support decisions and track progress.
- apply consulting methods to investigate problems, develop recommendations and guide stakeholders through change.
- work effectively across cultures with self-awareness and an open international mindset.
- make ethical and responsible decisions that consider their impact on people, organizations and sustainability.
Your immersion trip to Madrid
Take your International HR learning to Madrid for a six-day study trip at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Learn from international guest lecturers and explore how organizations manage people across borders and cultures.
Examine global talent strategies, international assignments, compensation and cross-cultural teams. Apply what you learn to a concrete global HR assignment and visit a company to see international people management in practice.
Compare approaches, exchange perspectives with your classmates and develop the cultural awareness to work with international teams. The specific study trip activities may vary.
Faculty
Learn from academics and practitioners who bring research and workplace experience into the classroom. Their expertise spans employee relations, sustainable careers, international HR, talent development and organizational change.
Explore how these perspectives come together with faculty from AMS, the University of Antwerp, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, York University and Cranfield School of Management, alongside experienced professionals. Ask questions, discuss real cases and learn to assess which approach fits a particular organization.
The Master in People & Change Management ranks No. 6 in Human Resources Management in Western Europe in the Eduniversal Master Ranking 2026.
AMS belongs to the 1% of business schools worldwide with Triple Crown recognition: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The EQUIS accreditation is held through the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Antwerp.
Peggy De Prins
Academic Director Master in People & Change Management, senior researcher competence center 'Next Generation Work', Labor Relations Management
Sofie Jacobs
Associate Professor Sustainable Career Development, Academic Director Global Leadership Program, HR & People Fundamentals, Talent Management
Karen Wouters
Leadership and Program Director Master Classes Start To Lead & Leading From The Middle, Organizational Development, Change Management Practices
Jaime Bonache
International Human Resource Management
Michael Dickmann
International Human Resource Management
Jelena Zikic
Strategic HRM, Business Partnering, Organizational Behavior, HR & Career Management
Ans De Vos
Chairholder SD Worx Next Generation Work: Creating Sustainable Careers, Development coach, Talent Management
Lien De Cuyper
Technology Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation in HR
Thomas Marynissen
Full-Time Masters Program Manager
Turn your ambition into action
Discover what you are good at, how you work with others and what you want from your career through Global Leadership.
Then put those insights into action with Career Services. Prepare your resume and interviews, meet employers and alumni, and discuss your next steps in individual career coaching. Explore your options and develop a job search strategy that fits your ambitions.
Testimonials
Alumna
Martina Alice Candela, Italy
My year at AMS was truly transformative. The mix of theory and practice – from case studies and job simulations to the many labs – helped me gain real confidence as a professional. Highlights such as the HR Tech Fair, the week in Madrid, and guest speakers from both start-ups and multinationals gave me invaluable insights into the HR field and allowed me to connect theory with real-world challenges. Looking back, I can say that AMS equipped me with the tools, the mindset, and the confidence to take the next steps in my career.
Alumnus
Sarthak Kabi, India
My time at AMS has been truly transformative, both personally and professionally. The program provided invaluable industry exposure through insightful guest lectures, where experts shared current trends and how to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Beyond the classroom, the consulting bootcamp and company project offered hands-on opportunities to apply our learning in real-world settings, significantly boosting my confidence and skills. Looking back, I see my year at AMS as a pivotal milestone in my career, one that has equipped me with the knowledge, experiences, and mindset to thrive in the future.
Practical information
When does the course start?
The Master in People & Change Management runs from September 6, 2027 to August 31, 2028. Graduation takes place at the end of June. If you do not pass your master’s thesis, you can make a second attempt by August.
How much does the Master in People & Change Management cost?
The total cost of this master's program for the 2027–2028 academic year is €20,600 (exempt from VAT).
This price includes:
- An AMS welcome pack
- Access to all student facilities at Antwerp Management School
- Transportation to site/company visits
- Accommodation during the international study trip, including all breakfasts
- Global Leadership workbook
The tuition fee does not include other teaching materials, visa costs, transport to and from the international study trip destination, living expenses (including student housing, food and drinks), leisure activities, or travel to campus or your in-company project.
*The price of accommodation during the international trips is based on twin or triple rooms.
Am I eligible for the Master in People & Change Management?
Candidates studying at a Flemish higher education institution in Belgium need a master’s degree or equivalent. Other candidates may apply with a master’s degree or a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
Not sure whether you qualify? Upload your CV and transcripts to our admissions team. You can also apply while completing your current studies.
Read all about the eligibility criteria and the application processHow do I apply for the Master in People & Change Management?
Ready to take the next step? Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and places are limited. We recommend applying as early as possible.
Complete the online application and pay the €50 application fee. Next, take a general ability assessment and join an online interview about your motivation, ambitions, personality, leadership skills and English proficiency. We aim to share the outcome within three business days after your interview.
Start your applicationHow do I finance my studies?
Antwerp Management School offers a limited number of partial scholarships for talented students and/or students facing financial constraints. Depending on your profile, these scholarships cover 25% to 50% of the tuition fee.
You can indicate your interest in a scholarship during the application process.
You can also explore student loan options through banks in your home country or international student loan providers.
Belgian students
Explore student loan options with Belgian banks such as KBC. Compare interest rates and repayment conditions to find an option that suits your needs.
International students
Check whether banks in your home country offer loans for studying abroad. You can also explore international financing options through Prodigy Finance, Brain Capital, WeMakeScholars or Deutsche Bildung, depending on your eligibility.
Which degree will I earn?
Complete the program successfully and earn an official, internationally accredited Master of Science (MSc) degree in People & Change Management, awarded by Antwerp Management School.
Support for international students
Make Antwerp your home for the year. Get practical support with housing, visa questions and settling into life in Belgium. If you want to explore working here after graduation, ask about post-study visa guidance, events for international job seekers and Dutch language courses offered on campus at a reduced fee through Linguapolis.
Start the application procedure
Every year we only accept a select amount of candidates. We advise you to start the noncommittal application process as soon as possible.
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