MA in Leading Innovation and Change — Study Online from Switzerland

From the heart of Switzerland, embark on the MA in Leading Innovation and Change—an online master’s delivered in exclusive partnership between York St John University and Robert Kennedy College. Keep your career, family, and lifestyle in Switzerland while you build the mindset and competencies to lead transformation with confidence.

This programme equips you with robust, research-informed approaches to innovation, change, and strategic leadership—tools you can apply internationally across sectors and cultures. Study from your current location, translate theory into immediate impact at work, and graduate ready to champion the future of your organisation.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earn a respected British master’s degree that travels with you, wherever your career takes you. The MA credential signals rigorous scholarship, critical thinking, and a global perspective—attributes employers value across borders and industries.

Whether you aim to accelerate within your current company or explore opportunities abroad, an internationally recognised award can strengthen your credibility with hiring managers, boards, and clients who seek leaders capable of delivering innovation and change.

100% Online—Finish Faster

Progress through a fully online learning journey designed for ambitious professionals. With a streamlined, outcome-focused curriculum and efficient assessment model, you can complete your studies 100% online in as little as undefined, without disrupting your career momentum.

Advance at a pace that suits your goals. The programme architecture supports sustained focus and measurable progress—so you can gain skills, apply them in real time at work, and move steadily toward graduation.

No Fixed Class Times

Life is complex. That’s why your learning schedule shouldn’t be. Engage with lectures, readings, and discussions when it best fits your calendar—early in the morning, during a lunch break, or in the evening after work—without any requirement to be online at specific times or dates.

This truly asynchronous model respects your commitments and supports deep work. It enables you to study consistently, reflect thoughtfully, and contribute meaningfully—on your terms.

Learn Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Study seamlessly from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re at home in Zurich or Geneva, traveling between meetings, or enjoying a quiet weekend in the Alps, our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline so you can keep learning without a connection.

Your progress synchronises when you’re back online, ensuring continuity and convenience. It’s a flexible experience engineered for modern professionals who are often on the move.

Open-Book Assessments That Reflect Real Work

We prioritise assessments that mirror how leaders operate in the real world. Open-book assessments encourage you to synthesise theory, research, and evidence to craft well-reasoned solutions—just as you would when addressing complex challenges in your organisation.

Instead of memorising and repeating facts, you’ll demonstrate insight, judgement, and strategic thinking. This approach nurtures practical capability and confidence—attributes that endure long after graduation.

Learn from Globally Educated Faculty

Benefit from tutors and faculty whose academic backgrounds include world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their breadth of experience brings a rich, international perspective to the classroom.

Engage in meaningful dialogue with educators who bridge scholarship and practice. They’ll challenge your assumptions, extend your thinking, and support your journey toward becoming an effective, change-ready leader.

A Global Network That Opens Doors

Join a diverse student community from over 130 countries, with alumni working for organisations such as Universite de Lausanne, Nestle, UBS, Chubb, Zurich, Novartis, Roche, International School of Central Switzerland, institut monte rosa, Institut Florimont, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.

Expand your perspectives through cross-border collaboration and peer learning. Build relationships that may become future partnerships, career opportunities, or trusted advisory circles as you navigate leadership roles across industries.

Flexible Payments That Fit Your Life

Invest in your future with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you progress through your degree.

This flexibility allows you to plan ahead, align educational investment with your budget, and focus on your studies without financial distraction.

Apply Your Learning to Switzerland’s Dynamic Economy

Switzerland’s global leadership in finance, insurance, and asset management creates a rich landscape for applying innovation and change leadership. The programme’s strategic frameworks can help you steer digital transformation, drive customer-centric service models, and align complex stakeholder groups—from compliance to client advisory—while maintaining the precision and trust these sectors demand.

In life sciences, medtech, and deep-tech, Swiss-based organisations value leaders who can scale innovation responsibly. Use your new capabilities to guide cross-functional R&D, accelerate product pipelines, and orchestrate data-driven decisions that unify scientific rigour with market needs—supporting sustainable growth in hubs such as Basel and the Lake Geneva region.

For technology, advanced manufacturing, and multinational headquarters, the ability to lead across cultures and geographies is critical. Apply what you learn to orchestrate change in distributed teams, launch new ventures or initiatives, and embed continuous improvement—positioning yourself as a catalyst for progress in Switzerland’s high-performance, export-oriented economy.

Take the Next Step

Your future as a confident, impact-driven leader can start today—right here in Switzerland. Ready to explore modules, faculty, and admissions details? Request our course catalogue and discover how the MA in Leading Innovation and Change can help you shape meaningful transformation in your organisation and beyond.