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Systems Thinking in Practice (F47) (Taught)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

This MSc has the development of holistic thinking skills and appreciation of multiple perspectives at its core. You’ll gain insights into how other people think about situations and learn to apply concepts, tools and techniques developed by systems thinkers. The research project extends your ways of thinking and acting in practice to improve complex situations. Systems thinking skills are relevant in many areas, such as business, engineering, environment, development, health, IT management, and organisational change.

Key features of the course

  • Offers you the choice of a research route or a professional route

  • Both routes develop essential skills for addressing systems thinking issues systematically in your own context, and extend your knowledge of recent research and research methods

  • Concludes with either a substantial piece of independent study on a topic of professional interest to you, or a more academic in-depth research project

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