Master in Consultancy & Organisational Development

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Apr 1, 2027, and tuition costs 12,000 USD per year.

The Master in Consultancy & Organisational Development is a one-year program for students interested in consultancy and organizational development, taught in English at the University of Amsterdam. This Master's degree helps students develop practical consulting skills.

Students explore organizational culture, team dynamics, and conflict management, with a focus on practical applications and real-world consulting scenarios. This hands-on approach prepares graduates to tackle organizational change and improve team performance.

Graduates can pursue roles like Organizational Consultant, Change Manager, Team Development Specialist, and HR Consultant, often finding employment in consulting firms, corporate training departments, and non-profit organizations.

The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632 and located in the heart of Amsterdam, is one of the Netherlands’ most prestigious research universities. As a large, internationally oriented institution, UvA offers a wide range of programs across faculties such as humanities, social and behavioural sciences, economics and business, science, law, medicine and dentistry. Its metropolitan setting and historic campus combine with modern facilities to support a vibrant academic community.

UvA enrolls tens of thousands of students and provides hundreds of master’s and bachelor’s options, including many English-taught programs and research opportunities across more than 20 priority areas. The university’s strengths include interdisciplinary research institutes, strong international collaborations and a focus on societal impact. Students can access specialized research centres, internships in Amsterdam’s dynamic job market, and study abroad options via established exchange networks.

International applicants benefit from extensive support services, clear admissions guidance and housing assistance through university and partner residences. Studying in Amsterdam offers cultural diversity, excellent public transport and a creative, innovative urban environment. Graduates from UvA move into careers in academia, public service, business and the arts, drawing on the university’s rigorous training, research reputation and global connections.