Master of Organizational Consulting
Get the credibility, toolkit and leadership skills to consult with impact
The Master of Organizational Consulting (MOC) is a course-based graduate degree designed for early- to late-career professionals aiming to excel in the dynamic and diverse field of management consulting.
This interdisciplinary degree draws on the combined strengths of the University of Guelph's renowned programs in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Business Management, offering a distinctive blend of business acumen and psychological insight.
Whether you're looking to pivot into consulting or enhance your current expertise, the Master of Organizational Consulting program equips you with the foundational skills in organizational effectiveness, stakeholder interpersonal dynamics, project management, and data-driven decision-making needed to make a difference.
Prospective students are advised that the program is still subject to formal approval.
- Hands-On Experience
- You'll work with actual clients and apply theory and research in real-time to find them actionable solutions.
- Online Delivery
- Complete your master's degree from anywhere and on your schedule with a mix of online classes and self-guided material.
- Complete in 16 Months
- Upgrade your career over four semesters and apply what you've learned to the real world sooner.
Accelerate Your Career Without Interrupting It
The Master of Organizational Consulting program is delivered online over 16 months. Each course is taught over seven weeks, meaning you can focus on one course at a time while balancing work and family responsibilities.
The program is also designed with a full-time work schedule in mind, so you can keep working while completing your courses. You can expect to commit 10-16 hours per week while in the program.
In your first fall semester, you'll complete these courses:
- Business Consulting
- Organizational Theory and Design
- Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Consulting
In the second semester during the winter, you'll complete these courses:
- Understanding Change Processes
- Interpersonal Dynamics in Consulting
In the third semester over the summer, you'll complete these courses:
- Project Management
- Business Analytics
In the final semester, you'll complete these courses:
- Consulting Project (Capstone)
- Consultant Reflections and Personal Development
- Career-Focused Curriculum
- The program is structured around industry needs and designed for immediate workplace application across corporate, nonprofit, government, and community sectors.
- Cross-Disciplinary Expertise
- Learn from leading faculty across psychology and business, bridging human behaviour with skills like analytics and change management.
- Certification Pathways
- The curriculum is aligned with Certified Management Consultant (CMC-Canada) competencies, offering a direct pathway to professional designation.
Capstone: Real-World Consulting Project
In your final semester, you'll take part in a live consulting engagement through Organization and Management Solutions (OMS), a university-based consulting group.
You'll work in teams with real clients from business, government, or non-profit sectors to solve organizational challenges. This project is supported by structured mentorship and culminates in a client presentation and a personal development reflection.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for:
- Early- to late-career professionals from any sector (business, healthcare, education, nonprofit, etc.) looking to move into consulting roles.
- Professionals and team leaders ready to formalize their experience and step confidently into strategic consulting roles, internally or externally.
- Business professionals who want to complement technical or operational expertise with advanced organizational and critical thinking.
- Recent graduates with a four-year undergraduate degree and meaningful co-op, internship, or applied experience in organizational settings ready to fast-track their transition into the world of consulting.
Applying to the Master of Organizational Consulting
- A four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
- Minimum 70% (B-) average in the last two years of study.
- Two or more years of full-time work experience. If you have less than two years of experience, you may be considered if you have relevant part-time, volunteer, or co-op experience and can explain how it has prepared you for graduate study in your application.
- Prior learning in statistics/data analysis/quantitative methods is recommended. Evidence of familiarity with key concepts such as data visualization, statistical analysis, and the use of analytics tools may enhance your application. You may be required to take supplemental coursework if you do not have experience in this area.
As the Master of Organizational Consulting is a new program, tuition rates have not yet been finalized, but will be available from Student Financial Services soon.
Students enrolled in the Master of Organizational Consulting may be eligible for financial support through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to lead strategic change and drive value across industries, the Master of Organizational Consulting is your next move.
Questions about the Master of Organizational Consulting program? Contact:
Iman Shivji
Graduate Program Assistant
Email: mconsult@uoguelph.ca