Postgraduate courses in Business

Overview The DBS MBA (HRM), awarded by QQI, focuses on the management of human resources to ensure competitive advantage by maximising resources for the benefit of an organisation and society, which places human resource management (HRM) at the heart of organisational management in a complex global marketplace. HRM enables learners select from complex and advanced…

Overview The DBS MBA (Information Systems), awarded by QQI, focuses on strategic business information systems knowledge as well as disruptive technologies and the innovation that occur in this field. It brings learners up to speed on the knowledge and current trends in technology and how best to use them for enhanced judgement and strategic business…

Overview This specialism empowers learners to evaluate the central role of marketing strategy for the growth and development of all organisations. Learners will be required to critically evaluate a range of theoretical marketing concepts and apply them to practical industry realities as they relate to the current business environment. The marketing stream looks to recruiting…

Overview This specialism provides innovative knowledge on one of the key skills of the modern business world. A deep understating of the theories and practices of Project Management enables graduates to discuss and share new insights to identify new problems and challenges essential to project management and the overall success of an organisation. This pathway…

Cultural Event Management This Master of business in Cultural Event Management (Level 9 – 90 credits) addresses the specific needs of the Cultural and Creative industries. The business modules are contextualised to the cultural sector and you will develop core business skills in event management. What is Cultural Event Management? The CCI sector is regarded…

This Master of Business in Digital Entrepreneurship (Level 9 – 90 credits) will develop your essential digital knowledge and give you the skills to set up and succeed as an entrepreneur in the online environment or work in a large organisation. What is it? An entrepreneur is someone who transforms an idea for an enterprise or…

This MSc in Applied Leadership and Management has been designed to develop the leadership, managerial, and organisational skills of the Health and Social Care and Public Sector leader and manager. Graduates will function as highly competent self-aware senior leaders, capable of informing strategy and guiding teams at the highest level in their sector. This Masters…

This MSc in Applied Leadership and Management has been designed to develop the leadership, managerial, and organisational skills of the Health and Social Care and Public Sector leader and manager. Graduates will function as highly competent self-aware senior leaders, capable of informing strategy and guiding teams at the highest level in their sector. This Masters…

The MSc in Business and Management is a two-stage programme that will provide students with advanced and significant expertise in the concepts, tools and skills essential to contemporary business strategies and functions. The first stage of the course provides a mixture of quantitative subjects and more general management subjects. On successful completion of this stage…

Classical marketing theory and professional practice are challenged continuously by revolutionary digital and marketing technologies in contemporary organisational environments. The aim of this structured Master of Science in Digital Media and Marketing is to develop participants’ expertise and scholarship within the rapidly evolving professional discipline of strategic digital media and marketing. The applied curriculum in…

Overview Given the ever-increasing volume of data that businesses have access to today, there is a demand for employees who have computational, analytical and business strategy skills who can inform business decisions to increase efficiency and an organisation’s value. This Master of Science in Business Analytics has been developed with the aim of providing learners…

Overview The massive growth of social media and smartphones in recent years, means that marketers need a strong skillset and knowledge base that is digital. Now marketers want the visibility and traceability that digital marketing affords. As an MSc the programme has a more scientific rigour to its offerings, emphasising accountability and strategic context. Developed…

Overview The Master of Science in Human Resource Management is designed to prepare learners for a career in Human Resource Management in private and public sector. Given the increasing role of technological advancements in society and workplace, human resource management is emerging as a multidisciplinary field with a breadth and depth of content that encompasses…

Overview The MSc in Marketing aims to enhance the prospects of its graduates in the job markets and enable them to obtain entry into a variety of roles ranging from junior executive to senior marketing positions in a range of organisations both nationally and internationally. The programme is at Level 9 on the National Framework…

Aims of the Programme The MSc in Management Practice is a new specialised and innovative programme which has been created to meet the needs of graduates who seek to develop and expand their knowledge of the exciting field of Management at an advanced level. The broad objective of the MSc in Management Practice programme is…

DkIT are running this Master in Business Administration (MBA) for postgraduate students. Our MBA offers a comprehensive business education, providing the skills and knowledge required for effective senior management. It is designed for those with significant business experience in functional areas – such as information technology, operations, marketing and finance – who are aiming towards…

Students of the Graduate Business School typically possess the following qualities: * A potential to grow and an ability to continue the life long learning experience. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Innovative, critical and creative thinking ability. * Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and assume leadership responsibility. * A proactive approach and the…

An MBA is a Master’s in Business Administration. It is an internationally recognised strategic management qualification. It serves both to enhance the skills and competences of experienced managers, and also provides a progression route for graduates into management positions. An innovative and highly relevant offering, this MBA programme reflects the realities of the international marketplace…

The overall aim of the MBS is to produce independent minded, self reliant graduates with the theory, practice and research capability for employment as managers in both specialist and non-specialist roles across a broad range of industry sectors. The aim of the Master of Business Studies taught programme is to produce graduates with the theory,…

This course is for business professionals who are interested in learning more about how to implement environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into their business operations.  Issues, such as sustainable development, climate action, business and human rights, integrated reporting and stakeholder management are taking an increasingly important role for internationally operating businesses. Participants will advance…

The programme is designed for anyone who is in charge of a budget and who seeks to understand and analyse financial reports and also forecast future performance.  The aim is to give business leaders and decision makers a strong grasp of finance language, terminology and skills in analysis. . The programme empowers non-finance managers to…

The modern business environment requires leaders to develop responses to global competitive challenges that ensure the survival and growth of their organisation into the future.   The programme is designed for current and future leaders within any business operation who are looking to develop their people and processes to achieve operational excellence. The core “red thread”…

Knowledge of big data and artificial intelligence has become crucial in developing a clear analytics strategy that enhances the creation of value. This programme is designed for business innovators and leaders as well as data engineers moving to a management role and provides a roadmap to successfully exploit analytics and big data to bridge the…

Understanding how to guide the development of effective digital strategies and how to oversee the optimisation of digital marketing activities is a critical skill set for today’s business leaders.  Ireland has gained a status of special significance in the global digital economy with eight of the top ten global information technology companies having a significant…

This programme is designed for those in management roles or those transitioning into management, with the underpinning logic that effective communication and leadership is critical to success, maximising engagement, nurturing talent and teamwork.  Participants learn how to directly improve performance and the professional development of the people within their organisation and/or value chain. The programme…

This programme is designed to help participants improve the performance of their teams. The programme will blend theory and practice. Participants will have the chance to deepen their own self-awareness and develop a grounded approach to teamwork. There is an opportunity to work through your own team case study to ensure that the learning you…

The programme affords participants opportunities to work, plan and negotiate together to successfully create bi-lateral and multi- lateral agreements.  It is designed to empower candidates to employ tried and tested negotiation strategies to create value through mutually beneficial deals. A well-designed negotiation strategy informs how value maximising agreements should be approached. This course is designed…

In today’s dynamic environment organisations and its managers need to strategically understand and leverage the benefits of adopting digital strategies as they operate in a digital world Digital strategies enable an organisation to get the latest data and insights on consumer behaviours and helps them drive their business. This standalone postgraduate module is ideal to…

Successful organisations are built on the strength of successful employees and the human resources function is at the heart of achieving this within an organisation. This standalone postgraduate module is ideal to study individually to gain specialist academic, professional and technical knowledge and skills in Human Resource Management (HRM). It also provides a flexible progression…

Poor planning leads to poor performance. Project management skills ensure time and money is saved, improves communication and ultimately leads to better decisions being made. This standalone postgraduate module is ideal to study individually to gain specialist academic, professional and technical knowledge and skills in project management. It also provides a flexible progression route where you…

As the market evolves so quickly Marketing Management has never been so important for all businesses, as it enables them to understand customer needs and improve their product and/or service offerings to satisfy customer needs. It also considers techniques and channels to expand their range and reach potential customers. Students of this course will be equipped…

To ensure the long-term success and sustainability of a business it needs to be managed strategically. Strategic management ensures that managers create clear, well-defined plans that will then be put in action to achieve its goals and to align its business activities. Students on this course will develop their analytical, evaluation, communication, team and leadership…

  The DCU MSc in Accounting is the leading graduate accounting programme of its kind in Ireland, an innovative partnership of learning which is informed and shaped by the needs of the accounting and taxation professionals of tomorrow. The programme is designed for accounting graduates to combine study for a Master’s degree while gaining exemptions…

Our MSc in Accounting & Finance Management programme is available on either a full or part-time basis 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…

Marketing has been dominated in recent years by a shift to digital. Social media, mobile technologies, big data and data analytics, cloud computing and the Internet of Things are changing the way marketing is designed and executed. The MSc in Digital Marketing is designed to help participants understand how digital technologies can be exploited to…

The University is moving to a new student application portal on 30th November 2020. Applications for entry to courses normally via PAC (closed 30th October 2020) that are moving to the new student application portal can be made from 30th November 2020 onwards.   In recent years, Electronic Commerce has experienced continual growth around the…

Emergencies and crises, both national and international, continue to negatively impact our business and societies. Risks faced today are more interconnected and complex than ever before. As a result governments, organisations and businesses are seeking new, more effective ways to prepare, respond and recover from an emergency or crises; as well as ensuring the continuity…

The MSc in Finance is a one-year Masters programme providing a leading European finance education, a high degree of flexibility in your learning experience and modern industry-relevant specialisms. Our programme is structured as a core learning first semester, followed by two specialist streams in the second semester and dissertation over the summer semester. The two streams…

Our MSc in Global Brand Management programme is available on either a full or part-time basis over a 1 or 2.5 year period respectively and is focused on developing students’ understanding, insights and skills to enable them to become an invaluable resource to global brands in a dynamic and rapidly changing world.

Your chance to meet new people and experience new cultures.  Study in two countries of your choice and learn the skills to be a successful global leader in the digital age. In Industry 4.0, technology is disrupting, advancing and challenging business.  Management practices are operating in an era when business is borderless.  The next generation…