Masters Degrees in Management Studies, Ireland

The one-year CEMS Masters in International Management (CEMS MIM) degree aims to develop multicultural and multilingual managers with a key understanding of European issues and the skills to thrive in tomorrow’s business environment. It’s a natural choice for high achieving students who possess the potential and desire to take on a senior international management role.With course offerings and business projects designed jointly by faculty and corporate partners, the CEMS MIM programme bridges university education and practical management, offering insights into leadership best practice.

The programme facilitates international mobility, with each student spending one semester at the ‘home’ university and one semester at a partner university. Ultimately a fast track to success internationally, the unique features of the CEMS MIM include a ten-week internship overseas, skills seminars, and completion of a Group Business Project.

Students participating on the CEMS MIM at UCD Smurfit School will pursue the MSc in International Management. Graduates, on successfully meeting the requirements for both degrees, are awarded the CEMS Masters in International Management and an MSc in International Management.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum second class honours (2.1) in business or related discipline
or
• An honours Higher Diploma in Business Studies

Plus students should demonstrate fluency in three languages including mother tongue, as stipulated by CEMS.

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This programme is aimed at Accounting and Finance graduates, with or without relevant business experience, and provides a flexible route to an internationally recognised qualification.

Why Study Accounting & Finance Management at Griffith College

Our MSc in Accounting & Finance Management programme is available on either a full or part-time basis over a 1-Year period and aims to prepare graduates for careers in International Accounting and Finance Management.

• Students will advance their functional management competencies in finance and accounting.
• Students will develop and refine transferable interpersonal and leadership skills which they can bring to the workplace
• Students will gain the experience of working in culturally diverse teams across a multicultural environment promoting a greater understanding of different business settings and contexts.
• Students have the opportunity to further their studies by enrolling on our MBA in International Business or gain exemptions from any future ACCA, CPA or other examinations.
• A highly practical learning approach taught by a Graduate Business School lecturing team with outstanding industry experience.

Course structure

There are 3 stages to this course:

• Stage 1

Taught modules:

Management Accounting and Control
International Strategy
International Financial Management
International Financial Reporting and Analysis
Audit and Assurance

• Stage 2: PG Diploma in Accounting and Finance Management

Taught modules:

Legal Environment and Corporate Governance
Strategic Managerial Finance
Taxation (IRL)*
International Tax Law*
Business Research Methods (+)
Business Planning and Entrepreneurship**
Leadership and Management Development**
eBusiness and eMarketing **
Technology and Business Innovation**

*Select one of two electives
**Select one of four electives
+ over two semesters

• Stage 3: MSc Dissertation in Accounting and Finance Management

MSc Research Dissertation
Individual supervision and supporting lectures and seminars.

Academic Progression

On completion of the Level, 9 MSc in Accounting & Finance Management students may progress onto a range of Level 10 Doctoral programmes on the National Qualifications Framework. The Postgraduate QQI validation means that your qualification is recognised not only in Ireland and Europe but throughout the world.

Career Progression

Through the MSc in Accounting and Finance Management, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong foundation of communication and presentation skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

• Financial Analyst
• International Banking
• Business Development Executive
• Business Analyst
• Product Manager
• Accounts Payable Accountant
• Operational Risk Officer
• Operations Manager
• Financial Controller
• Cost Accountant

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Who is the MSc in Management and Organisation Studies for?
This is an ideal programme for aspiring and current managers who want to deepen their understanding of management and organisation theory. The programme provides you with an enhanced ability to think and act analytically, strategically and creatively. A background in business, social science or psychology is an advantage.

Course objective
We aim to give you a strong theoretical and practical foundation in research and contemporary thinking about human behaviour, management processes and organisational dynamics.

Further information available on our website:
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/mastersprogrammes/management/mscinmanagementandorganisationstudies/

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Overview

This programme is focused on non-business graduates who wish to develop a career in business and management. The programme assumes no prior knowledge of business and management topics, but does assume the capacity for study and development of an honours degree graduate.

See the website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/school-business/our-courses/msc-business-management-0

Consideration will be given on a case by case basis to students who have a minimum 2.2 honours degree in a business related discipline where the degree was completed at least 5 years previously.

Minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
- TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
- TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
- PTE (Pearson): 62

National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850

Course Structure

The Masters in Business Management covers all of the core business disciplines considered essential by top employers. Modules provide insights into three dimensions of business and management: functional (e.g. finance, HRM amongst others), organisational (e.g. strategy, innovation amongst others), and external markets (e.g. marketing and international business amongst others). Learning from modules is applied in practice through a business research project-dissertation.

Career Options

Because this extensive and fast-paced programme enables you to develop an in-depth knowledge of up to date relevant theory and concepts in business and management it will make graduates attractive to a wide range of employers. Combined with your existing proficiency from your bachelor’s degree or experience it will signal to prospective employers that you have a grasp of the essentials of business and management.

How To Apply

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MH53D Part-time

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

Applicants may be required to attend for interview as part of the admissions process.

Find information on Scholarships here https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships

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Overview

This programme is focused on non-business graduates who wish to develop a career in business and management. The programme assumes no prior knowledge of business and management topics, but does assume the capacity for study and development of an honours degree graduate.

See the website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/school-business/our-courses/msc-business-management

Consideration will be given on a case by case basis to students who have a minimum 2.2 honours degree in a business related discipline where the degree was completed at least 5 years previously. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
- TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
- TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
- PTE (Pearson): 62

National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850

Course Structure

The Masters in Business Management covers all of the core business disciplines considered essential by top employers. Modules provide insights into three dimensions of business and management: functional (e.g. finance, HRM amongst others), organisational (e.g. strategy, innovation amongst others), and external markets (e.g. marketing and international business amongst others). Learning from modules is applied in practice through a business research project-dissertation.

Career Options

Because this extensive and fast-paced programme enables you to develop an in-depth knowledge of up to date relevant theory and concepts in business and management it will make graduates attractive to a wide range of employers. Combined with your existing proficiency from your bachelor’s degree or experience it will signal to prospective employers that you have a grasp of the essentials of business and management.

How To Apply

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MH52D Full-time

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

Applicants may be required to attend for interview as part of the admissions process.

Find information on Scholarships here https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships

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Please note due to great demand for our programmes early applications are assessed when received and dealt with promptly. Therefore it is advisable to make early applications for an early response.

The programme provides the opportunity for graduates in Engineering, Science, IT, Humanities, Law and other non-business disciplines to experience an accelerated business studies programme over two Semesters of part-time studies leading to a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Marketing. You will be challenged by a full and rigorous business curriculum and by a peer group of like-minded professionals seeking to develop their business credentials. There will be a pathway to Masters level study for students achieving honours level performance.

Course Content

This programme is delivered over one year. Two semesters are delivered in the academic year and is followed by a largely self-directed learning focus on the Management Project element. The underlying philosophy is to provide a diverse and challenging range of learning experiences in which students explore an appropriate body of knowledge drawing on their working experience.

The programme is divided into two broad areas – core business/management elements and marketing theory and practice. The modules in Semester One include Marketing Fundamentals, Contemporary Management, Introduction to Finance and Essentials of Economics. In Semester Two the programme covers Strategic Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Doing Business Globally and Integrated Marketing Communications. In conjunction with these modules a series of seminars are held throughout the academic year.

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Supply chain management is the management of all the activities in business networks. Supply chain management is one of the fastest-growing business professions and gives companies a strong competitive advantage. The MSc in Supply Chain Management is designed to help you succeed in this complex and varied environment. As well as modules on supply chain skills you will also take part in a supply chain consulting project with the leading companies in Ireland and internationally. This will give you real experience of supply chain issues as well as a great boost to your hiring potential.

Futher information available here:
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/mastersprogrammes/management/mscinsupplychainmanagement/

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Please note due to the great demand for our programmes early applications are assessed when received and dealt with promptly. Therefore it is advisable to make early applications for an early response. If you do not yet have your final degree results this will not hinder your application as we are happy to issue conditional offer letters in such circumstances.

Retailing is now a complex global business and tomorrrow's leaders need to be totally informed about the business, the markets and the technology. This internationally-focussed Masters programme is aimed at business or economics graduates who envisage a career at a senior level in this exciting international business. Taken full-time over one calendar year the Masters in Business Studies in Retail Management involves lectures, presentations and seminars on a range of management issues focussed on retailing and on the industry`s leading-edge technology for category management, electronic data interchange and store location decisions.

Career Opportunities

This masters programme is designed for Business Graduates who envisage a career at senior management level in large scale retail companies or in organisations supplying such companies.

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Ranked 3rd Best Masters in General Management in Western Europe, this programme is designed for non-business graduates. It will complement your undergraduate degree and equip you with the management skills necessary to succeed in today's globalised business environment.

Programme Information

The course covers all the key facets of management, from managing people to finance to strategic planning and operations. Our academic team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience across a range of sectors, providing a truly global perspective. Through practical learning, simulations, debates, case studies and guest speakers, students will learn to analyse real business issues. The programme also focuses on negotiation and leadership to help students manage conflict and develop their leadership style. You also get to further tailor your degree with electives. These options are reviewed each year based on employer feedback and market demands.

Career Opportunities

Our MSc Management students are in high demand after graduation. Because of the diverse backgrounds of the class, our graduates gain employment across a number of industries including social media, consulting, financial services, operations, pharmaceuticals, transport, travel, education and government, sales & marketing and social enterprise. As well as the big multi-national companies, many of our graduates find their niche in smaller organisations, start-ups ups and social enterprises..

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The MSc in Human Resource Management provides a conceptual and practical insight into Human Resource Management and gives you a solid foundation in current theory and practice in personnel management, industrial relations and behavioural and human sciences.

Course Objectives
To help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the strategic and operational roles of human resource management. During the programme, you will learn to analyse the social, economic and political factors that influence the way people are managed and understand the role of human resources within the national and international business environment.

Further information is available on our website:
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/mastersprogrammes/humanresourcemanagement/mscinhumanresourcemanagement/

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This MSc in Management Consultancy provides you with first-hand knowledge of the tools and techniques used by successful consultants in the competitive management consulting industry. You will get a detailed understanding of the global consulting industry; how it works, its dominant players, key success factors and the management issues that drive it.

Course Objectives
We aim to give you the skills and knowledge you need to initiate and implement organisational, behavioural and technological changes in business.

As part of the programme, students can complete a company internship over summer term.

Further information available on our website:
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/mastersprogrammes/management/mscinmanagementconsultancy/#d.en.35027

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Course objective
Our aim is to prepare you for a successful career in project management. We will give you an in-depth education in the basics of managing change, develop your skills and teach you how to apply creative and innovative approaches to problem-solving.

About the programme:
Project management is a key professional skill for delivering successful projects in areas such as business change, new products, new facilities, new systems and new technology. Projects are the way in which most organisations now organise and implement the constant changes required to operate in competitive and pressurised markets.

Further information available at:
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/mastersprogrammes/management/mscinprojectmanagement/

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This programme is designed for students interested in strategic management and planning in the private and public sectors, and whose careers may involve them in the design and implementation of strategic planning systems. A background in business or economics is an advantage.

Objectives
We focus on management theories and how they can be used to solve practical problems and challenges. The programme will show you how to analyse and solve complex business problems, design and implement strategic planning systems, manage projects and evaluate current research.

Further information available on our website:
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/mastersprogrammes/management/mscinstrategicmanagementandplanning/#d.en.35029

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The MSc in HRM is designed to be completed through 12 months full time or 24 months part time study. Full time students are required to take four modules and part time students to take two modules per semester. Attendance for the part time variant is one day per week. A variety of teaching methods are employed such as seminars, experiential learning, case studies, self-directed learning, supervised research and taught modules. Assessment methodologies include examinations, individual and group written reports, individual and group presentations, class participation, and on independent research thesis.
The objectives of the MSc in HRM are to develop among current and future human resource professionals:
1)A sophisticated understanding of the competitive, economic, and regulatory contexts in which organisations operate.
2)A comprehensive knowledge of the latest developments occurring within the human resource profession, and the analytical and evealuative skills needed to assess the applicability of these developments in differing organisational contexts.

The MSc in HRM in fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), allowing successful students to receive the award of Graduate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (Grad. CIPD), The programme also has EPAS accreditation.

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The Postgraduate Diploma in International Business develops the students' functional skills in a range of component business disciplines in a dynamic learning environment, giving them the option of a further study path and progression onto the MSc award.

Why Study Business at Griffith College?

Our Postgraduate Diploma in International Business programme is available on both a full and part-time basis over 2-4 semesters. The course is specially designed to prepare graduates for the world of international business by providing an educational experience which is strongly vocational, academically rigorous and intellectually challenging, providing a key stepping stone to a career in international business management.

Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary for further study in International Business.

Students will learn through an interactive teaching style that encourages significant contributions and presentations in class in order to promote the exchange of ideas and build confidence.

Students will have the opportunity to display their managerial ability and the application of skills and knowledge in the workplace through the completion of individual management competency reports.

A flexible study model gives students the option of either full-time or part-time study with class size, structure and assessment tailored to each individual module.

Students will have the option to further their studies with progression onto our MSc in International Business

Course content

Core modules:

• Financial management
• International strategy
• International marketing management
• HR management
• Corporate responsibility
• Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

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