Master of Business

Course details

This course aims to enable participants to develop advanced core competencies in business, to build on learning and business skills already gained at honours Bachelor of Business Level (or cognate discipline) and to further develop the analytical skills and academic experience of students.  The curriculum offers a richness and variety of learning that will ensure students develop a range of high-level knowledge and skill in research, strategic thinking and reflective learning.  Students will further develop an ability to integrate knowledge, manage complexity and formulate judgements thereby establishing the foundation for a successful career.  Indeed graduates with both a first degree and a fourth-level specialisation have an edge when seeking employment.  It is expected that graduates of this programme would be employed at a senior level in industry and the business environment.

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for standard entrants to the Master of Business is a second class honours grade 2 (GPA 2.5) or equivalent in a Bachelor of Business (Honours) or other relevant primary degree at NFQ level 8.

Applicants who have an honours primary degree in a non-business discipline will be considered if their prior experience is considered an adequate background to prepare them for the programme. These applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be interviewed by an APEL assessment panel comprised of members of the local programme delivery team to assess their suitability and motivation for the programme.

In addition applicants will be asked to complete a portfolio outlining their experience to date which should clearly demonstrate evidence of the applicant's experience relevant to the MBS in line with the HETAC APEL policy.

Course Schedule

The three taught modules in semesters one and two are delivered from 3pm to 6pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. There are additional interactive learning commitments for each module.

Course Content

Semester 1

• Service Excellence
• Strategy and Leadership
• Research Methods

Semester 2

• Innovation and Creativity
• Enterprise Resource Systems and Business Intelligence
• Accounting Information for Decision Making
• Dissertation