Prospective Students

M.Sc. in Management (Business) (PAC Code: DC510)

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Duration:	12 months
Contact:	Business School Office
Fee information	Click Here
Indicative Timetable	(Weeks 20-31)

Degree Information:

This M.Sc. is the leading graduate programme of its kind in Ireland. The MSc in Management (Business), is designed for people who do not have an undergraduate degree in management or business, but who would like to have a thorough preparation for a career in managing a business. It is a busy and intensive programme which runs for 11 ½ months from mid-September of each year to end-August of the following year.

People taking this programme typically wish to complement their undergraduate degree with a business qualification at masters level, or would like to convert from their original undergraduate discipline and gain business acumen at a masters-level, with a broad range of options to enter a career in general management. The programme is designed for non-business graduates and we do not assume any prior knowledge of the modules or topics covered.

The personal competencies as well as the knowledge, analytical and critical thinking skills that are developed on the programme are the foundation for further career development and continuous learning through-out the rest of the participants life.

Aims and Objectives:

Aims and Objectives

To understand the principles of business and management.
To gain insights into how organisations operate and how individuals behave within those organisations.
To acquire the analytical, conceptual and practical tools necessary for managerial decision-making.
To acquire applied knowledge through real work with assigned industry clients.
To engage in research and to produce an in-depth analysis and evaluation of a business issue.
To personally develop into a strong and confident business professional by leading and mentoring teams
To develop the range of skills necessary to operate successfully in a business environment, including analytical, technical, teamworking, presentation, report writing and communication skills.

Programme Structure:

The programme commences with a compulsory Immersion Week, which takes place from 17th September - 21st September (i.e. one week before the standard University commencement date).

This one year, full-time programme enables your learning through a combination of lectures, self-assessment exercises, seminars, workshops, and a wide range of practical assignments - often for real-world clients. A core design element of this masters programme is that you will be given many opportunities to test and apply your knowledge on industry projects. As well as undertaking industry-relevant projects, you can work in a group to complete a major practical project in lieu of an individual dissertation. Projects are sourced from DCU's research centres, corporate clients, or may be based on students' own insights and ideas. The required dissertation or group practicum must be submitted by the end of July.

The M.Sc. in Management (Business) is part of DCU Business School's Next Generation Management initiative This starts with a pre-semester, week-long immersion course to provide students with the opportunity to develop the competencies required for successful management careers. It focuses on four key themes: personal and career development; leadership, teamwork and corporate accountability; global and societal awareness; and research, media and communication.

Year-long Modules - Next Generation Management

Semester 1 - Accounting for Business Decision Making, Economics, Business Process Innovation, Marketing, Human Resources Management

Semester 2 - Consulting Skills, Strategic Thinking, Data Analytics and Visualisation, Technology Management, Finance

Summer Period - Dissertation or Practicum

View the subjects currently taught on this course (2012 - 2013)

WHY DCU

§ Leading graduate programme of its kind in Ireland.

§ Provides non-business graduates with the conceptual foundation for a career in business management.

§ Heavy emphasis on applied learning.

§ Close ties with industry to ensure programme relevancy.

§ Support from highly qualified lecturers who have professional experience and are active researchers in related areas.

§ Part of the Next Generation Management initiative devoted to providing students with critical skills in personal and career development, leadership, teamwork and accountability, global and societal awareness, and research, media and communication.

International Students

Students who have completed the Pre-Masters International Foundation Programme (IFP), are guaranteed a place on their target programme in DCU. Visit www.dcu.ie/ifp for further details.

Career Prospects:

Career Prospects

Coupled with their primary degree, graduates of the M.Sc. in Management (Business) are members of an exclusive group of multi-disciplinary graduates. This is a significant differentiator in the increasingly competitive postgraduate employment market. Graduates have been employed in a wide variety of industries and functions by leading indigenous and international organisations including eBay, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Helena Rubenstein, Irish Cement, Kerry Foods, Unicredit and GAM Fund Management.

Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirements for the programme are:

A second class honours grade 1 degree in a discipline other than Business, or an equivalent international qualification.

If you have achieved a second class honours grade 2 honours degree in a non-Business discipline, you may still obtain a place. This will depend on the availability of places. You may be invited for interview.

If, as is normally the case, demand from qualified applicants exceeds available places, applicants will be ranked for admission purposes on the basis of prior academic performance and, where relevant, performance at interview. Candidates who have not received their degree results by the application closing date may receive conditional offers.

This programme accepts students who have successfully completed the DCU Pre-Masters International Foundation Programme (IFP).
All courses are delivered through the English language but applicants should have sufficient language competency to enable them to pursue their studies in their chosen host countries where English is not the native language. Evidence of an acceptable TOEFL score, or equivalent standard, is required.

International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.

Dates for Submission of Applications 2012

EU Applicants
We have added a limited number of extra places to this programme, apply online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/dcu) by 24th August 2012.

Non-EU Applicants
Apply online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/dcu) by 13th July 2012.

Please note that a limited number of applications may be accepted up to 31st August by means of manual application procedures. Further details available from registry.pac@dcu.ie

Applying through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/dcu)
When applying for this programme use the PAC code DC510. Please submit a C.V. along with other supporting documentation to PAC.