MSc Technology Management

Course details

The blended learning Master of Science in Technology Management programme provides students with an insight into the role of technology management within the Irish and international economy. The programme aims to develop students’ knowledge of product innovation, technology transfer and R&D processes, enabling students and companies to gain competitive advantage through their technology. The programme is delivered in association with the University of Limerick (UL) and University College Cork (UCC) under the auspices of the Atlantic University Alliance (AUA).

The programme aims to:

• Develop knowledge and understanding of the increasingly important area of technology management.
• Build the management and leadership capabilities of companies and individual in this area.
• Enable graduates to facilitate organisational change and sustainable improvements at the enterprise level through competitive work systems and effective knowledge management.

Who is this course intended for?

The programme is designed for managers, technical specialists, engineers or those responsible for managing technologies within their organisations. The programme content explores topics such as innovation and entrepreneurship and the use of new and emerging technologies in a variety of sectors. A wide range of career opportunities are open to graduates of the programme in areas such as research and development, production and operations management, information systems and management consultancy.

Key facts

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a primary honours degree or equivalent and have at least five years of industrial experience. Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria may apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation Management or the Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Commericalisation. On successful completion of either of these programmes, with an average grade 2.1 honours or higher, students may progress to the MSc Technology Management with credit for related modules.

Course outline

Delivered on a part-time basis over four semesters, the programme will include 10 taught modules and one year-long research (thesis) module in year 2 of the programme.

Year 1 Modules

• Managing Innovation
• Product Design and Development
• Strategy & Management of Technology
• Managing Technology Projects
• Technology Finance and Capital

Choose one elective module from the following:

• People Management for Technology Organisations
• Six Sigma

Year 2 Modules

• Innovation and Technology Transfer
• Marketing Technology Products
• Information Systems and Software Management
• Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Thesis

Modular Learning: If students wish to register for an individual module for the purposes of continuing professional development credit or updating their skills and knowledge, they may do so on a modular credit basis.