Masters Degrees in Strategic Management, Ireland

This programme is suited to high-potential applicants who wish to develop their capabilities in the field of strategic management.

Expertise in strategic management and planning has never been more important given the turbulent and challenging environments within which businesses now operate. At EU level change is now an ever present feature in relation to the money markets, banking and economics in general. At a global level businesses are faced with new competitors and different configurations of technologies generating new products. All this change has to be anticipated and managed by business at a strategic level to survive and indeed thrive. Graduates of this programme will be well placed to undertake strategic planning for businesses whether they are in the public, private or voluntary sectors.

Aim of this Programme

The overall aim of the Programme is to prepare business graduates for a career in management with the specific aim of accelerating their progression to senior management in the private or public sectors, consultancy and various advisory and research roles. The overarching aim is to develop participants’ understanding and expertise of strategy formulation and implementation and the role of the leader in this.

Participants study a range of business modules and undertake group and individual assessments to develop the functional competencies, specialist knowledge, research skills, analytical skills, leadership and soft skills necessary for strategic management and leadership.

Key features

-Deepen expertise in Strategic Management
-Focus on Leadership
-Opportunity to select your own specialism
-Company Project or Dissertation on a topic of your choice in the field of Strategic Management.
-Develop relevant analytical, communication and group work skills for today’s business environment.
-Be part of a large postgraduate community (College of Business, DIT has 750 postgrad students) where you can network with people who already have a depth of knowledge across a range of domains including accounting, marketing, management, advertising, retail management and technology. Opportunities for networking at various events during the course of your study.

Career Opportunities

Some students choose to remain with their existing employers and many are promoted either during the course or soon after completion. Graduates have also commenced their own companies. Students have gained employment in companies nationally and internationally in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Some have set-up their own business or consultancy company. Past employers include Facebook, Google, Oracle, Vodafone, AIB, Central Bank, HSE, Department of Finance, Hibernian Life, 3E Mobile Ltd, Depfa Bank, Deloitte, Allianz Plc, Standard Life, New Ireland Insurance, FMB Chartered Accountants, CHR Plc, Citi Hedge Fund Services, Telefonica O2 and Paypal. A small number of graduates have undertaken doctoral study.

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.

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This programme is suited to high-potential applicants who wish to develop their capabilities in the field of strategic management. The programme is open to recent graduates as well as experienced managers.

Expertise in strategic management and planning has never been more important given the turbulent and challenging environments within which businesses now operate. At EU level change is now an ever present feature in relation to the money markets, banking and economics in general. At a global level businesses are faced with new competitors and different configurations of technologies generating new products. All this change has to be anticipated and managed by business at a strategic level to survive and indeed thrive. Graduates of this programme will be well placed to undertake strategic planning for businesses whether they are in the public, private or voluntary sectors.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this programme will enhance their career opportunities within the full range of public and private sector organisations. Past graduates have taken up management positions in a range of sectors including technology, communications, finance, government organisations and departments, consultancy houses, public sector bodies and non-profit organisations. It is envisaged that graduates will hold senior management positions once they obtain sufficient experience.

Graduates are employed in a diverse range of companies including:

Technology and Communications
-Facebook
-Google
-Oracle
-Vodafone
-Intel
-Telefonica O2

Finance
-AIB
-Central Bank
-Department of Finance
-Citi

Consultancy Houses
-Accenture
-Deloitte
-PriceWaterhouseCoopers

General Management
-CRH Plc
-BMW Group
-Mitsubishi
-HSE

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.

Aim of this Programme

The overall aim of the Programme is to prepare business graduates for a career in management with the specific aim of accelerating their progression to senior management in the private or public sectors, consultancy and various advisory and research roles. The overarching aim is to develop participants’ understanding and expertise of strategy formulation and implementation and the role of the leader in this.

Participants study a range of business modules and undertake group and individual assessments to develop the functional competencies, specialist knowledge, research skills, analytical skills, leadership and soft skills necessary for strategic management and leadership.

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This programme will equip participants with a systematic and rigorous knowledge of management accounting within the context of strategic management.

The programme modules include:

- Strategic Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Performance Measurement and Management
- Management Control Systems
- Strategic Corporate Finance
- Current Issues in Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Current Issues in Performance Measurement and Control
- Risk Management
- Project Management.

For further information visit our website at: http://www.smurfitschool.ie/mastersprogrammes/accountingandfinance/mscinquantitativefinance/

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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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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

Overview

The MSc in Strategy & Innovation is designed for applicants holding honours undergraduate degrees in business and/or management disciplines. Applications from managers with significant work experience holding degrees in non-business disciplines are also encouraged.

The programme can be taken full-time over one year or part-time over two-years.

The programme is not suitable for recent graduates from non-business disciplines and candidates in this category should consider the Masters in Business Management, Human Resources Management or IT Management.

The MSc in Strategy & Innovation is focussed on advanced high level exploration of key areas in Strategy Management and Innovation Management and is supported by leading edge content in Leadership, Technology, and Finance.

The programme will build your capacity to analyse and make decisions on complex issues facing senior leaders in organisations. It will also build your capacity to work in teams and lead important strategic projects.

The programme is delivered through lectures, presentations and intensive workshops in 5 blocks of four full days (5 blocks of two days over two years part-time). The learning process has been designed to provide students with three broad workload categories:
- a) Taught sessions with lectures on advanced content;
- b) Individual written assignments to develop and assess students’ knowledge and critical thinking skills;
- c) Group projects to develop and assess team work skills, skills of application, and problem solving abilities.

The course assessment is 100% continuous assessment.

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

Course Structure

The program is delivered in 5 x 4 day block modules from September to March, followed by the Business Research Project from April to July.

Career Options

This Masters degree, which specialises in the key areas of strategy and innovation, combined with your existing proficiency from your bachelor’s degree or experience, will signal to employers that you are a competent professional ready to engage in positions of responsibility focussing on advanced general management issues. This course is not sector specific and candidates enjoy employment prospects in most industries.

How To Apply

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

PAC Code
MH54D 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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This one year full-time programme is an invigorating and transformative journey. Our internationally recognised and top-ranking programme opens doors to exceptional career opportunities and to our global community of business leaders.

Programme Information

The single most differentiating feature of the programme is the focus on live action learning. You will undertake 3 full-time projects focusing on real strategic issues in a range of companies. The programme is also designed to develop your leadership skills and self-knowledge. You will be assigned a highly qualified personal coach to guide your through a range of psychometric tests focusing on the key areas required for professional and personal growth.

The teaching includes 16 taught modules and a choice of electives delivered via a mix of lecturers, guest speakers, live action learning, projects and workshops International residency weeks include Belgium, China (optional) and South Africa (optional).

Class Profile

Average Age: 32
Average Work Experience: 9 years
Number of Nationalities: 17
Ratio of Women to Men: 45:55

Career Opportunities

29% average salary increase post-MBA within 3 months of graduation
87% of students secured job offers within 3 months (of the total seeking new positions)
50% of graduates secured positions outside of Ireland

Our dedicated career development team will help you identify your ideal career path and provide tailored advice on how best to achieve your career goals. Though workshops and one-to-one coaching, you will be introduced to our portfolio of company recruiters. As a member of the Trinity MBA alumni you will have lifelong access to this service. As Ireland’s leading MBA programme, employers from all industries aggressively recruit our graduates.

Our dedicated career development team will help you to identify your ideal career path and provide tailored advice on how to achieve your career goals. Through workshops, one-to-one coaching, career psychometric tests and visits from top global employers, students are introduced to our portfolio of company recruiters. The New York Times ranked Trinity in the top 150 global universities in terms of universities’ employers rated most highly.

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This two year part-time programme is an invigorating and transformative journey. Our internationally recognised and top-ranking programme opens doors to exceptional career opportunities and to our global community of business leaders.

Programme Information

The two year part-time programme delivers the exact same learning and insights as the full-time programme, spread out over two years. It is designed to enable students to study as well as fulfill work and other commitments.

Classes are delivered on Monday and Tuesday evenings and a limited number of Saturday and block sessions. The teaching includes 16 taught modules and a choice of electives delivered via a mix of lecturers, guest speakers, live action learning, projects and workshops International residency weeks include Belgium, China (optional) and South Africa (optional).

The single most differentiating feature of the programme is the focus on live action learning. You will undertake 3 full-time projects focusing on real strategic issues in a range of companies. The programme is also designed to develop your leadership skills and self-knowledge. You will be assigned a highly qualified personal coach to guide your through a range of psychometric tests focusing on the key areas required for professional and personal growth.

Class Profile

Average age: 37
Average work experience: 14 years
Ratio of Women to Men: 50:50

Career Opportunities

29% average salary increase post-MBA within 3 months of graduation
87% of students secured job offers within 3 months (of the total seeking new positions)
50% of graduates secured positions outside of Ireland

Our dedicated career development team will help you identify your ideal career path and provide tailored advice on how best to achieve your career goals. Though workshops and one-to-one coaching, you will be introduced to our portfolio of company recruiters. As a member of the Trinity MBA alumni you will have lifelong access to this service. As Ireland’s leading MBA programme, employers from all industries aggressively recruit our graduates. The New York Times ranked Trinity in the top 150 global universities in terms of universities’ employers rated most highly.

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