Master of Science (Management) (University College Dublin)
Course Information
Description
Ranked among the Top 1% of Universities Worldwide1 and one of the few elite business schools to hold the ”Triple-crown” accreditation by three centres of business and academic excellence, namely AACSB (US), AMBA (UK) and EQUIS (Europe)2, University College Dublin (UCD) delivers top quality Master’s Degrees to help professionals fulfil their personal and professional goals.
All Degrees awarded by University College Dublin (UCD), with programmes delivered via Kaplan in Singapore, are accredited by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), an affiliation to the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China3.
The Master of Science (Management) programme is a new and versatile offering designed for the current dynamic Business environment, with a flexible curriculum aimed at future-proofing your career. Students will take core modules to enhance their strategic thinking in a global environment and develop their leadership skills. They will be equipped with fundamental Business skills such as Business Analytics, which is becoming a critical skill across industry sectors.
Recognising that employers value subject area specialisation, the uniqueness of this programme is in the choice of specialisations including Digital Marketing, Fintech, Management, and Project Management and Supply Chain Management, and the flexibility to select two according to your interests and desired career path.
This programme has been designed with new career paths in mind and with inputs from our alumni and international faculty, as well as leading global employers. Our innovative learning environment supports you in developing capabilities through class participation, teamwork and learning, all delivered by leading academics. Moreover, you will learn to navigate the global Business environment using our case studies, in-class debates, online resources, presentations and project work, reinforced by a wealth of knowledge from our teaching faculty.
Entry Requirements
This Master’s Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:
- A minimum Second Class Honours Degree (or equivalent). Applicants with Business or non-Business Degrees, keen to pursue a career in Business or those who wish to obtain a Business qualification
- A recognised professional qualification deemed equivalent to a Degree
- In exceptional circumstances, candidates who provide evidence of:
- Significant managerial experience (normally more than 10 years) may be accepted. Management experience specifically in the area of the chosen programme pathway will not be required, except in the case of those applying for the MSc in Finance
- A combination of non-Degree level qualifications and managerial experience. In such cases, a minimum of 3 years management experience will be required. Management experience specifically in the area of the chosen programme pathway will not be required, except in the case of those applying for the MSc in Finance
English Language Requirement
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
See course webpage for additional information.
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
Core Modules
- Analysis for Business
- Global Strategic Management
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Specialisation Group Modules
(Select 2)
Digital Marketing
- Corporate Marketing Strategy
- Digital Brand Management
- Digital Marketing and Social Media Management
FinTech
- Finance and Analytics
- Financial Technology
- Investment Management
Management
- Organisational Change and Management Consultancy Skills
- Responsible Business and Sustainability
- Technology Management and Innovation
Project Management and Supply Chain Management
- Global Logistics
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
Delivery
The Master of Science (Management) (Part-time) is a blended learning programme that combines 162 hours of face-to-face teaching with 54 hours of online learning, totalling 216 contact hours. The blended learning approach drives engagement and enhances your learning experience. You may check with your respective programme consultant for more details.
Assessment & Exams
Each module is assessed by any combination of class participation, examinations, projects and written assignments. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.
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12 months
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Part-time
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Full-time