Postgraduate courses in Business

The MA – Healthcare Management is a two-year, part-time programme that focuses on the issues that affect health and hospital services. It seeks to raise the level of analysis in healthcare management in Ireland and to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage effectively. On completing the first year of the programme,…

The MA – Human Resource Management is a two-year part-time programme that explores the key issues in human resource management. An informed appreciation of the theories, debates and legislation that dominate HR practice is a huge advantage to any manager. This programme seeks to raise the level of analysis in public sector human resource management…

The MA – Leadership and Strategy is a two-year, part-time programme that explores the theory and practice of effective leadership and strategy formulation. Both public and private sector organisations need leaders with expertise in the HR, strategic and financial components of organisational life. On completion of the first year, students receive the interim award of a…

The MA – Local Government Management is a two-year, part-time programme that explores the key issues in local government. It seeks to raise the level of analysis in Irish local government management and to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective management in the local government field. On completing the first year…

The MA – Public Management is a two-year, part-time programme that combines instruction in key subjects in public management with an opportunity for students to research and write about a specific topic in the public management field. It aims to raise the level of analysis of Irish public management and to develop more efficient and…

Our MBA programme is available on a full and part-time basis over a 2-Year period and has been designed for those who want to immerse themselves in their studies and share in the experience with a class of like-minded individuals. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to specialise in key business industries within business administration. Students will gain an internationally recognised…

Our MBA programme is available on a full and part-time basis over a 2-year period and has been designed for those who want to immerse themselves in their studies and share in the experience with a class of like-minded individuals.

The ability to confidently manage a business represents a valuable skill-set, particularly in a turbulent economic environment. In order for an organisation to be flexible in diverse business environments and to change direction at speed, they must be experts in business management and business strategy in a global context. The aim of the MBA at…

This unique programme allows you to study the pure MBA, or choose a specialist route for your MBA award within the following programmes: HRM; Project Management; Finance; Information Systems; Cloud Computing or Marketing. This ensures students are afforded the widest choice of specialisms from which to choose. A practitioner focus is part of this programme,…

The MBA enables the learner, as a professional, to review their leadership and management style and identify how they can improve upon same to increase their eectiveness at a senior level in the workplace. The programme allows learners to develop an appreciation of the interconnectedness of all aspects of the organisation, and an appreciation of…

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…

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…

This is an innovative programme with an integrated delivery from end?to?end covering a wide range of Digital Marketing topics. The programme aims to develop learners’ knowledge of the theory and practice of Digital Marketing necessary for them to secure employment and perform at postgraduate level in the areas of ICT /Digital Marketing in a broad…

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…

This MBA module is framed within the complex and challenging nature of twenty-first century management. Its dual aims are to help you build on your current understanding of management and enable you to develop and improve your practice of managing. This module is a year-long programme of professional development which requires your active engagement with…

This course aims to enable participants to develop advanced core competencies in business, to build on learning and business skills already gained at honours Bachelor of Business Level (or cognate discipline) and to further develop the analytical skills and academic experience of students. The curriculum offers a richness and variety of learning that will ensure…

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…

Get your MBA through Open University Ireland’s postgraduate programme. If you’re looking for an MBA with a focus on technology, this is the qualification for you. It is applicable to technology management and technological innovation in a wide variety of contexts and sectors, including: IT/IS, telecommunications, computing, engineering, manufacturing, transport and logistics, retailing, energy production…

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,…

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…

Crises and disasters, both local and international, have made headline news over the past number of years. The impact of natural disasters, such as the Tsunami on the Far East and Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, is still being felt in those regions. The impact of human initiated disasters, such as the Twin Towers collapse…

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.

The Irish HR landscape has dramatically changed over the past few years, so for this reason, DCU Business School has extensively updated the MSc in Human Resource Strategies programme. The programme, which has been running since 1997, has established a reputation as the leading programme in Ireland for managers and professionals who are interested in…

Our MSc programme in International Business and Law is available on a full and part-time basis over a 1 or 2.5 year period respectively and combines the core operational and organisational aspects of international business management with advanced theoretical and practical legal knowledge.

Our International Media Management is available on a full and part-time basis over a 1 or 2.5 year period respectively. The aim of the course is to equip students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge allowing them to appreciate, understand and analyse the relationship between information, the media and the social, economic and political parameters…

The MSc in International Pharmaceutical Business Management is available on both a full and part-time basis and is conducted over 1 or 2.5 year period respectively. The program develops learners’ abilities to research current trends and developments in the Pharmaceutical Business Management Industry and to develop their knowledge, skill and competencies to work in this…

The MSc in Investment, Treasury and Banking is delivered on a part-time basis over two years. Wednesday evening classes are delivered in the IFSC to ensure minimal disruption, while Saturday morning classes are delivered on the DCU Glasnevin campus.

The objectives of the programme are to provide graduates with the knowledge to: Demonstrate an understanding of the management complexity required to coordinate the various components of Airport Operations Identify the important leadership and management competencies required to plan and execute future aviation industry strategies Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, requirements and legal responsibilities…

This postgraduate diploma in business in Digital Entrepreneurship (Level 9 – 60 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…

Postgraduate Certificates are one-year programmes in which students take the second year of an IPA MA programmes. There are six options: Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Management Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Management Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy Postgraduate Certificate in Local Government Students complete…

The Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PDA), which has been running in GMIT since 2010, is designed to fast-track graduates who wish to pursue careers in Accountancy or Taxation. It is a one year conversion programme aimed at non-accounting graduates from disciplines such as Arts, Computers, Education, Engineering, and Science. Business or Commerce graduates, who have…

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance Management programme is available on either a full or part-time basis over a 1-Year Period and aims to prepare graduates for careers in International Accounting and Finance Management.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Management is a one-year programme that provides graduate-level instruction in core business disciplines. Students take six subjects over two semesters that cover both quantitative and general management topics. They will learn about, among other things, human resource planning, the management of change, leadership and strategic direction, financial policy, and…

Our Postgraduate Diploma in International Business programme is available on both a full and part-time basis over 2-4 semesters. The course is specially designed to prepare graduates for the world of international business by providing an educational experience which is stongly vocational, academically rigorous and intellectually challenging, providing a key stepping stone to a career…

Our Postgraduate Diploma in International Business programme is available on both a full and part-time basis over a 2-4 semesters. The course is specially designed to prepare graduates for the world of international business by providing and educational experience which is strongly vocational, academically rigorous and intellectually challenging, providing a key stepping stone to a…

This two-year, part-time programme addresses the tangible need for the development of policy analysis skills across the wider public service. It explores subjects that are crucial to the expert assessment of contemporary public policy, including project management, economic and financial analysis, social policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis. On completion of the first year of the…

Accelerate your career with a professional Product Management Qualification..

The Professional Certificate in Governance is a one-year part-time programme that addresses a key area of concern to professionals in the public and private sectors. Governance is a subject used in several contexts and is a subject of much debate in Ireland and elsewhere. This programme examines governance as a set of structures and processes…

This is a new programme commencing in September 2018. The programme has been designed by a team of Project Management experts to meet the current and future needs of organisations in dealing with Project, Programme and Portfolio management initiatives.