Master in Leading Change Overcoming Resistance Making Change Happen

Tuition costs 3,000 EUR per year; the deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Aug 31, 2027.

At the core of this intensive experience, participants engage with behavioral science research—led by Professor Marwan Sinaceur—to decode why individuals and teams push back against new initiatives. Rather than viewing resistance as a hurdle, this programme reframes it as a vital source of energy that can be channeled to drive organizational transformation.

Designed for High-Impact Leaders

This executive programme is curated for managers, experts, and senior leaders tasked with navigating complex shifts in digital strategy, HR, or operational processes. By blending theory with immediate, actionable feedback, it moves beyond abstract management concepts to focus on:

• Strategic Implementation: Moving projects from the planning phase into tangible reality.
• Culture Transformation: Techniques to shift collective mindsets and organizational habits.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Applying lessons from real-world global case studies to avoid common pitfalls.

Participants leave with a clear roadmap for leadership, having reflected on their own professional experiences through guided peer exchange and rigorous, science-backed frameworks.

ESSEC Business School is a well-established international institution known for rigorous business education and an entrepreneurial mindset. Offering programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, ESSEC integrates academic depth with practical learning, leveraging partnerships with industry and a dual-campus model that spans France and Singapore. The school’s curriculum emphasizes leadership, innovation and global awareness to prepare students for complex business challenges.

Students benefit from a multicultural learning environment and strong corporate connections that open pathways to internships, consulting projects and international exchanges. ESSEC promotes ethical leadership and sustainability as integral parts of management education, blending case-based learning, experiential projects and research-led instruction. Small cohorts and engaged faculty foster peer collaboration and individualized career support.

Outside the classroom, ESSEC provides a vibrant student life with clubs, incubators and events that encourage entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration. Graduates join a global alumni network and are positioned for careers across sectors, supported by career services and employer partnerships. For students seeking a demanding but supportive business education with a truly international outlook, ESSEC combines academic excellence, practical exposure and a strong global community.