How is the course assessed?

The course is 100% continuous assessment. Group and

individual written assignments assess each module

followed by the business research project in the third

semester.

How will it help my career?

The course develops future executives in both public and

private sector organizations. The course material takes a

broad, cross-sectoral and international approach.

Accordingly, as management concepts and frameworks

are generic and applicable across all contexts and sectors,

this course prepares graduates for a wide range of roles

and organisations. The breadth and depth of the

programme, plus its in-company research dimension

renders the graduate attractive to an array of future

employers.

What qualifications will I receive?

Successful learners will graduate with an MSc in BusinessManagement.

Candidates who successfully complete the taughtmodules may elect to graduate with a PostgraduateDiploma or to carry on and complete the BusinessResearch Project for the award of an MSc in BusinessManagement.

This qualification is a nationally and internationallyrecognised qualification from the National University ofIreland. It is a 90 credit, level 9 (masters) on the NationalFramework of Qualifications

Dates and times

The course is delivered in Maynooth (venue and dates

to be confirmed)

How to apply

Application should be made through PAC only

(www.pac.ie) where the following information will be

required

n Personal Statement

n Non NUI Maynooth students are asked to provide twoacademic references and official transcripts

Applicants may be required to attend for an interview as

part of the selection process

Closing date for applications is 31st August 2014

Fees

€8,995 full-time

€6,995 part-time, per annum

Contact

Programme Director

Dr Graham Heaslip

Tel 01 708 6632

Email graham.heaslip@nuim.ie

Web http://business.nuim.ie/courses

School of Business

Rowan House

National University of Ireland Maynooth

Maynooth

Co. Kildare

Ireland

MSc in Business Management

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School of Business 2014

MSc inBusinessManagement

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The MSc in Business Management for non business

graduates is for those who wish to pursue a career in

business and management.

The programme assumes no prior knowledge of business

and brings students on a high growth learning experience

including an in-depth knowledge of up to date relevant

theory and concepts. Students develop an enormous array

of analytical, conceptual, technical and social skills. They

learn a broad range of business and management topics

and develop their understanding of the application of

these concepts through group and individual assignments.

The programme is available as both a full-time and a

part-time course of study.

Who is this course for?

entry requires a minimum 2.2 grade, honours (level 8)

degree in a non-business discipline. In exceptional

circumstances consideration will be given to candidates

without a primary degree, but who have 10 years relevant

work experience, 3 of which must be in a management

position. Consideration will be given 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, where the business components were minors,

or where the masters content differs substantially from

the applicant’s degree content.

What will I study?n Strategic management

n Marketing products and services

n Managing people and working in teams

n Designing and influencing organisations

n Applied economics for managers

n Human Resource Management

n Change Management

n Society and ethics

n International Business

n Innovation Management

n operations and Services Management

n Financial Management

n Business Research Methods

MSc in Business Management

Business will drive the global recovery. The world of business will be in theforefront of the battle to regain stability and a brighter future for all. Neverbefore has the world economy been in such great need of human talent andingenuity because business itself is driven by people. Right now corporationsaround the globe are reviewing their resources in the quest for talent. Becausethey know that although the pressure is on to squeeze costs, there is oneresource that cannot be dispensed with – human talent. All over the worldorganisations conclude that only one appreciating asset exists in the modernfirm and that is a human one.

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Global organisations

ChevronCoca ColaColgate-PalmoliveDeloitte'sHP IntelKuehneMerckPfizerSalesforceSiemensUnilever

Indigenous Irish Organisations

An PostBewley’s Bord BiaBuy and SellCarr CommunicationsCurragh RacecourseeBSeircom House of IrelandIrish Red CrossJordanKirby Matheson ormsby PrenticeMercuryMusgravesReferendum CommissionSupervaluTeagascTipperary CrystalUlster Bank

You could be working on a business researchproject with one of these prestigious firms on thisMSc programme:

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How is the course delivered?

12 month full-time or 24 months part-time.

Modules are delivered over two semesters

(September – May). A business research project is

conducted during May and August.

Teaching is through lectures, presentations and

intensive workshops in 17 blocks of two full days

followed by less structured supervision contact

over the third (summer) semester. Part-time

students attend for 9 x 2 days per year over two

years. There are three broad workload categories:

a) lectures on advanced content with both

required and self-directed reading material

b) Individual reading assignments to develop and

assess students’ knowledge and critical thinking

skills

c) Group projects to develop and assess team

work, application, and problem solving skills.

Individuals and teams work on projects between

classes. each learner conducts an individual

business research project. Attendance minimum is

80% of classes.

Student engagement in the process is key, and

classes utilise considerable interaction between

student and teaching staff. Blended learning

technology is the norm.

Course structure

1 orientation orientation

2 People, organisations, & Society HRM in its Strategic Context

3 International Bus. & Bus. Innovation Applied economics for Managers

4 People, organisations, & Society HRM in its Strategic Context

5 International Bus. & Bus. Innovation Applied economics for Managers

6 People, organisations, & Society HRM in its Strategic Context

7 International Bus. & Bus. Innovation Applied economics for Managers

8 People, organisations, & Society HRM in its Strategic Context

9 International Bus. & Bus. Innovation Applied economics for Managers

2nd SEMESTER

10 operations & Information Technology Financial Management

11 Strategy and Marketing Bus. Research Methods & Project Management

12 operations & Information Technology Financial Management

13 Strategy and Marketing Bus. Research Methods & Project Management

14 operations & Information Technology Financial Management

15 Strategy and Marketing Bus. Research Methods & Project Management

16 operations & Information Technology Financial Management

17 Strategy and Marketing Bus. Research Methods & Project Management

SUMMER SEMESTER

Business Research Project

1st SEMESTERSeSSIoN DAy 1 DAy 2

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