MSc in Management Part Time Online
University College Dublin
Key Information
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Campus location
Dublin, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
24 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 8,200 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
This exciting new programme offers you all the benefits of a comprehensive management education without putting your career on hold thanks to its highly flexible online delivery mode, and innovative curriculum and materials. It is particularly suited to professionals in demanding careers and those with caring responsibilities for whom time flexibility is important, as well as for those based outside of Dublin looking to study at UCD.
The programme is primarily aimed at those with a non-business undergraduate degree who are looking to accelerate their career while working full-time, by combining their prior qualifications with an in-depth understanding of all key business disciplines, and the necessary problem-solving and leadership skills to support their professional development. Students will undertake a number of modules delivered via synchronous and asynchronous online modalities over two years.
Vision and Values Statement
The MSc Management programme is aimed at students who are looking to enhance their prior qualifications with a business/management specialisation (Purpose).
We encourage students to be active, courageous and autonomous learners, whose objective is to both understand and challenge current approaches to management and to make strides in reimagining a future practice of management (Education and subject/discipline/professional values).
We value research-led learning and thus aim to provide a learning environment that will nurture informed and critical approaches to the study of management (the nature of the learning environment for students).
This programme focuses on approaches such as case study analysis, group project work and business skills development. By participating in a strategy simulation exercise, students have an opportunity to experience the difficulties associated with management in a dynamic competitive market (key approaches to teaching, learning and assessment).
Admissions
Curriculum
About our Delivery
The online MSc in Management (Part-Time) will offer our students the flexibility to study from wherever they are, learning at their own pace with the ability to combine their studies with work and personal commitments in a way that suits their needs.
At the beginning of the programme, you will be introduced to your fellow students, the programme team, the online environment and digital tools that you will use during the course. A dedicated Programme Manager will be available for the duration of your studies to support and advise you through our email, video-conference, telephone, and drop-in support services. Connecting with your classmates and peer to peer learnings is a key part of the learning experience. You can expect approximately 12-14 hours of self study per week.
While this part-time programme is delivered online, it also offers opportunities for students to build relationships with other students at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business and avail of our additional optional opportunities for additional co-curricular activities while on the programme including the Global Leadership Programme and the UCD Advantage.
Curriculum
Below reflects the curriculum for the 2023/24 Academic Year.
This Programme offers a broad range of theoretically rigorous and practically relevant business knowledge and skills and is taught via a number of core modules delivered through a purpose-designed online environment.*
Provisional Year 1
Semester 1
- Global Leadership & Teams
- Digital Innovation and Strategy
- Accounting Information for Managers
Semester 2
- Corporate Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
Provisional Year 2
Semester 1
- Building Sustainable Supply Chain Advantage
- Global Strategic Management
- Economics and Markets
Semester 2
- Business Simulation
- Managing Innovative Projects
- Business Research Project
*Please be advised that the above modules are indicative and can be subject to change.
Program Outcome
What will I learn?
- On successful completion of this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of important management ideas, frameworks and models.
- You will have expanded your analytical capacity to comprehend and assess real-life business challenges in both local and international settings.
- In addition, by working in groups and participating in a range of extracurricular workshops and seminars, you will be encouraged to develop your personal and professional skills.
How will I benefit?
This degree programme offers a broad range of management subjects and the experience of a very diverse learning environment. Both contribute to an especially rich learning experience that will help to accelerate your career with your current employer or to help open up new employment opportunities. Our MSc Management programme is:
- One of the most comprehensive courses with one of the most diverse student bodies at UCD Smurfit School. This makes for a truly unique academic and practical grounding in business.
- Facilitated by internationally educated academics and industry experts who bring a range of experiences and industry-relevant know-how to their classrooms.
- Past graduates of our M Sc Management programme have progressed to careers in a range of international and domestic organisations, including AIB, Coca-Cola, Henkel, Unilever, Ernst & Young, Accenture, JP Morgan, Paypal, Microsoft, LinkedIn and Google.
Programme Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme students should be able to:
Programme Goals | Programme Learning Outcomes |
Programme Goal 1: To develop management knowledge - On graduating from this programme, students will be current in management theory and practice. | Articulate and explain the current theory and practice underpinning management. Analyse different business/organisational contexts by drawing on a variety of frameworks, concepts and tools. Make recommendations on potential courses of action. |
Programme Goal 2: To expand communication capacity - Graduates will have experience working in terms and be competent in preparing and delivering oral/written presentations using appropriate media. | Prepare and communicate oral/written presentations on a variety of management/business topics. |
Programme Goal 3: To nurture strategic thinking - Our graduates will be attentive to the importance of synthesis. | Appreciate and be able to synthesise the multiple perspectives that exist in organisations and appreciate how decisions and actions in one function can impact outcomes in others. |
Programme Goal 4: To promote ethical and socially responsive behaviour - Students will be exposed to ethical and social dilemmas and will explore the implications for managerial action. | Understand ethical codes of conduct and standards in private/non-private organizational contexts and be able to demonstrate an ability to apply appropriate ethical codes of conduct. |
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Graduates of the programme will be well-placed to accelerate their career either with their current employer or in taking up new opportunities, and are highly sought after to take up roles across many different organisations and sectors. In recent years, our graduates have secured roles in a wide range of international and domestic organisations.
Companies hiring our graduates include AIB, Coca-Cola, Henkel, Unilever, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, Accenture, JP Morgan, Paypal, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Google.
Companies hiring our graduates include:
- Management consultant
- Product manager
- Development manager
- Client relationship manager
- Supply chain solutions manager
- Sales Manager
- Brand Strategist
- Financial Consultant
Please note as this is a part-time, online delivered, programme, participants are not eligible for a student visa or for participation in the third-level graduate visa programme.
UCD Careers Network
The UCD Smurfit Career Development Centre team will work with you to define your career path and support you in developing the career-related skills, know-how, and confidence to pursue your post-MSc career goals.
Our holistic programme is designed to support you at key points in your career development. Our programme is structured into three key stages, designed to support you in building and driving your own career.
A variety of workshops, events, one-to-one career appointments and access to a range of online tools and resources prepare you for future opportunities.