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J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Postgraduate Degrees 2021 - 2022
NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
List of Programmes
Open to Non-Business/
Economics Graduates
Welcome from the Head of School
CONVERSION J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics provides a varied, dynamic portfolio
Higher Diploma (Business Studies) • P9 of specialist and cross-disciplinary postgraduate programmes.
Higher Diploma (Business Information Systems) • P10
Higher Diploma (Digital Transformation) • P11
Higher Diploma (Financial Analysis ) • P12
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Master of Accounting P13
MSc (International Accounting & Analytics) P14
MSc (Corporate Finance) • P16
MANAGEMENT
MSc (International Management) • P17
MSc (Strategy, Innovation & People Management) • P18
MSc (Human Resource Management) • P19
MSc (Technology Management) • P20
Diploma (Technology Commercialisation) • P21
Diploma (Innovation Management) • P22
LEARN FROM EXPERTS
MANAGEMENT
WHY STUDY AT Lecturers in the School are among the best
MBA (Master of Business Administration) • P23 J.E. CAIRNES SCHOOL in their fields. Our staff are closely linked
ECONOMICS OF BUSINESS & with industry, locally, nationally and
ECONOMICS? internationally, which allows us to ensure
Higher Diploma (Economic Science) • P24 that our teaching is relevant to the fast-paced
MEconSc (International Finance) •* P25 The School now has over 2,000
undergraduate and postgraduate
business world. The media often seek out
expert advice from our lecturers on topical
MSc (Global Environmental Economics) •* P26
students spread across areas such issues in the news. Lecturers are known for
MSc (Health Economics) •* P27 as Accountancy and Finance, their approachable nature and are always
MSc (Ageing & Policy) • P28 Economics and Public Policy,
International Business, Management,
willing to give students advice and guidance
whenever they can.
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Marketing, Business Law and Business
MSc (Information Systems Management) • P29 Information Systems.
INNOVATIVE TEACHING
MSc (Business Analytics) • P30 Our mission is to deliver a high- Teaching methods at the School are
MARKETING impact scholarly environment in innovative and forward thinking. Not only
which students become well-rounded will you be taught through lectures and
MSc(Marketing Practice) P31 and employable business graduates. tutorials but you will also have access to
MSc (Marketing Management) •* P32 This is achieved through high quality
programmes and excellent, innovative
the Blackboard e-learning system which
will allow you to access lecture materials,
MSc Marketing (International Marketing & Entrepreneurship) •* P33
teaching that respond to the changing submit coursework and take part in
MSc (Digital Marketing) •* P34 needs of our students. The School has discussion groups with your classmates.
a well-deserved reputation for teaching Lecturers in the School also use their
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES I hope to welcome you at The J.E. Cairnes
and research excellence, and we offer research capabilities to ensure that
MSc (Business Information Systems) P35 you receive a unique learning experience. School of Business & Economics for
a range of internationally recognised
postgraduate study. Our postgraduate
MSc (Cloud Computing Research) • P36 postgraduate programmes.
FACILITIES courses will prepare you for a rewarding
MSc (Marketing) by Research P37 Our programmes are designed Students of the School enjoy the latest career, provide you with practical learning
and constantly reviewed with the facilities in a modern learning environment. opportunities, and upskill you for a
MComm P38 You will enjoy state-of-the-art computer
needs of our students in mind. We constantly evolving workplace.
MPhil/PhD P38 undertake regular reviews with services, wireless internet throughout the
students, alumni, employers and campus and numerous spacious study areas.
professional bodies to ensure that we With over 116 societies and 46 clubs on
How To Apply P35 continuously deliver the real learning campus there are plenty of extra-curricular
required to enable you to make an activities. The School also houses Friars
* Non-business graduates may be required to complete a short online course prior to commencement of their studies, dependent on the extent impact on the world of business, and restaurant, which serves great meals and
to which they have previously studied the respective subject area. to realise your true potential. snacks and is an ideal place to catch up with Dr. Tom Acton
friends in between lectures and study. Head of School
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NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Learning from Experience at NUI Galway
At NUI Galway we are committed to providing our students
with a learning experience that has relevance for the real world.
Unique student experience
Here you will benefit from a truly unique
Career Matters
student experience that only NUI Galway
can offer. We provide you with a wide range
of opportunities to develop your personal
After us, Where then?
and social skills, alongside your degree.
The quality and intensity of the postgraduate programmes in Galway has
We have 116 student societies and over 46
clubs, as well as the chance to study Irish produced top-class graduates over many decades who have gone on to pursue
alongside your degree, or to volunteer in very successful careers in the private and public sectors, in consultancy and
the community, so there is something for entrepreneurial ventures, in research institutes and development agencies worldwide.
everyone!
Your learning environment
At NUI Galway we provide real learning
on our state-of-the-art campus which we
Teaching at NUI Galway is Innovative Programmes are constantly developing to ensure you
reach your full potential. We are currently
discovery-led and our lecturers We are constantly updating our courses
and introducing new, innovative completing a €400 million investment
are constantly inspiring programme, the single largest capital
programmes to respond to your needs
creativity in our students and the demands of the job market. A development plan ever undertaken by the
and challenging boundaries. postgraduate degree from NUI Galway University. This includes our impressive
Our lecturers bring the latest will open up a world of opportunities Sports Centre which opened in September
for you. Our graduates are highly 2008, the stunning Cairnes Building which
teaching ideas into the lecture houses the J.E. Cairnes School of Business
sought-after by employers, with over
theatre and are known for their 98% of graduates employed or enrolled in & Economics and a Student Cultural Centre
friendly, approachable style. further study six months after graduating. incorporating the Bailey Allen Hall.
John Elliot Cairnes (1823-1875)
NUI Galway dates back to 1845 with the construction of the You are encouraged You may also avail of the assistance of a With your degree from NUI Galway you
dedicated Career Development Centre will find many doors opening for you as
Quadrangle Building when it was founded as Queen’s College Galway. throughout your
tailored to meet the needs of all J.E. your career develops. Your classmates,
One of its earliest academics was John Elliot Cairnes. programme at J.E. Cairnes Cairnes students. with whom you build up strong bonds
School of Business & during the course of the programme,
John Elliott Cairnes (1823-75) is arguably works were highly regarded both by his Economics to assess your Services available to students include; and other postgraduates from the
the most distinguished economist Ireland peers and, at a later date, by historians of interests, abilities and • Seminars and information on School, will form an extensive network
has produced. During the 1860s, he was career areas. of contacts as you move forward.
At the J.E. Cairnes School of economic thought. He also wrote about strengths to help define
Professor of Jurisprudence and Political many issues of economic policy, including • Career management courses.
Business & Economics, we take and achieve your personal • Free psychometric testing and 1:1 The next time you meet a brand
Economy at Queen’s College Galway. the gold question, while his publications
our inspiration from Cairnes’ In the course of his academic career, he on the Irish land question examined the career goals. You will be careers advisory sessions. manager with Unilever, an IS Project
remarkable intellect, from his established a distinguished international rights of private property and the status of afforded the opportunity to • Job search seminars and Manager in Silicon Valley, a technology
correspondence and publications, reputation and at the time of his death, he contract. information (C.V. preparation, consultant with Deloitte, a manager in
interact with the School’s completing applications, creative PricewaterhouseCoopers, a senior civil
which are recognised was regarded as one of the outstanding
political economists of his age. The contribution of J.E. Cairnes to business staff members who have job search techniques, and servant in the Department of Defence,
internationally as outstanding common interests and interview skills). a Human Resources executive with
and economics is recognised as being
pieces of scholarship, and from Cairnes was the first full-time academic unique and very significant. Charles Darwin specialisms. This will help • Links with employers including Telstra in Australia or an economist
his willingness to challenge his economist in Ireland or Britain and and Karl Marx both acknowledged being on-campus employer presentations offering policy advice to the Irish
create precious lifelong links and an online job vacancy government, ask them about their career
students and colleagues alike to a champion of the emerging Irish influenced by his work and it is the respect
universities. Cairnes made many garnered from his peers, most notably John which will prove invaluable database. paths since completing a postgraduate
engage in innovative, intellectual
very significant contributions to the Stuart Mill, that is the best indication of the throughout your career. • Free careers and recruitment fairs. degree programme at NUI Galway.
research, debate and discussion. significance of Cairnes’ contributions.
development of economic theory and his
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Why choose NUI Galway
Why Galway, Ireland?
Galway is a city, a county, and an experience to for Postgraduate Study?
be savoured and remembered. The historic city Galway
of the tribes dances to a beat uniquely its own.
VOTED
“Ireland’s most “Friendliest City Located at the
charming city” in the World” heart of the Wild
NEW YORK TIMES US MAGAZINE TRAVEL Atlantic Way
& LEISURE RANKE
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& Economics was awarded ‘Best College
of Business’ at the Education Awards 2020.
The Education Awards were established to
recognise, encourage and celebrate excellence
in the third level education sector in Ireland.
YEARS
Galway City has a population just under 72,000 of which at least 1 in 4 are
students. It is no surprise therefore that Galway has always had a reputation as a
young and student-friendly city. There is certain chemistry and vibrancy to this
friendly University City, which many delight in, and few forget.
NUI Galway was founded in 1845 and
2020 marks the 175th anniversary
Galway, with its medieval streets, waterways, • Galway Film Fleadh (July) The unique combination of a vibrant The 2020 QS World University Rankings placed the University at of the foundation of the University.
extensive range of shopping facilities, wealth • Galway Arts Festival (July) and growing city, with a thriving The University has been a defining
number 242 outof the world’s top 1,000 universities. The University
of music sessions and other cultural events, university and economy, means that presence and recognisable landmark in
• Galway Races (August) has climbed 42 places in the QS World University Ranking since
is a place to be treasured. The city is unique Galway has something to offer everyone Galway City for almost two centuries.
• Galway International 2014. NUI Galway now ranks 3rd in Ireland, the top Irish University
in Ireland because of the strength of its and caters to young people like few
Irish language, music, song and dancing Oyster Festival (September) other places can. Students bring youth, outside Dublin and 112th in Europe.
traditions. The city is well known as an Irish • Galway Comedy Festival (October) excitement, curiosity and energy to the
cultural hub, and has the Galway Gealtacht, city, and this added dimension is what
or Irish-speaking area, right on its doorstep. Galway is also a thriving commercial makes Galway the place to be.
The language is visible on the city streets,
with bilingual signage on display on shops
location. The city has an international
reputation in several niche industrial POSTGRADUATE
and road signs, and can be heard being
spoken by locals around the city.
sectors. Strong clusters are evident in
the fields of biomedical engineering, COMMUNITY
electronics, aquaculture, and software
At postgraduate level, you will experience smaller class sizes,
Often referred to as the “Capital of the West”, development. Galway’s growing population
Galway 2020 - European giving you the chance to really get to know your classmates and lecturers;
Galway is a cultural mecca of sorts, attracting reflects the attractiveness of the city as a
place to work and live. Capital of Culture and participate fully in a postgraduate community.
thousands to its many festivals throughout
the year. A few of the big events include:
In Galway you will enjoy the best of both
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March)
50%+
worlds—the rich social and cultural life of
With so much to see and do,
• Galway Early Music Festival (May) a cosmopolitan, friendly city, but also one
of Europe’s most beautiful and unspoilt
many of our graduates
• Galway Traditional Irish We are the only Irish university
Music Sessions (June) landscapes on your doorstep, attracting choose to stay in the city
to hold the prestigious accolade of
tourists from all over the world. after they graduate. 5 stars in the QS Stars 2019 Rating
of our PG student body
are from outside Ireland.
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NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics | CONVERSION
Higher Diploma in Business Studies
The Higher Diploma in Business Studies Entry Requirements
Course Instance: 1DB1
(DBS) provides graduates with a The programme is open to degree holders
Closing Date You are advised to apply
well-rounded understanding of business. from a university or other recognised
early which may result in an
early offer. Students are educated in the fundamental degree-awarding body. Applicants should
See page 39 for details skills of business administration, hold an NFQ Level 8 qualification or
enabling them to play an active role in the equivalent; IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent,
Duration 1 Year, Full-Time
management and development of business if applicable.
Fee Please visit:
enterprises. All courses assume no previous
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cairnes/fees
knowledge of the subject. The programme Graduates have found
is designed to provide students with an employment in:
Programme Breda Lally orientation towards the commercial and Recent graduates have found employment
Director T: +353 (0)91 493635 industrial environments. in Bank of Ireland, Aviva, Deloitte, KPMG,
E: dbs@nuigalway.ie
Central Bank of Ireland, Mazars, Boston
Core modules studied consist of Scientific, Health Service Executive (HSE),
Accounting and Financial Analysis, Hewlett Parkard, Jameson and Bord na
Economics, Management, Marketing, and Mona.
Management Information Systems. A wide
range of optional modules are also available Every year a number of graduates pursue
to students, which include Business Law, further postgraduate study at master’s level,
Brand Management, Cybersecurity, such as the MSc Marketing Practice,
Employment Relations, and Accounting for MSc Information Systems Management,
Management Decisions. MSc International Management and
MSc HR Management.
J.E. Cairnes School of Business Michelle Murray
The diploma is accredited by Engineers
Ireland under their Continuing Professional
& Economics provides a Buying/Planner at Medtronic
“The DBS came at the perfect time as I wanted a career change from the
Development (CPD) programme and earns
the diploma holder the equivalent of 215 days
of formal CPD training or 215 CPD credits. It
varied, dynamic portfolio of
education sector and business was something I really wanted to try my hand
also provides graduates with an opportunity
at. This course gave me the opportunity to completely change my path,
for further study in Accounting, with
challenge myself and excel in an area I hadn’t worked in before.”
specialist and cross-disciplinary Kevin Armstrong
exemptions provided from the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
exams.
postgraduate programmes. IT Recruitment Consultant at Morgan McKinley
“I believe this course is invaluable preparation for working in any sector,
not just Business. It would furnish any undergraduate degree to provide a
well-rounded education, as well as opening doors to new areas.”
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NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics | CONVERSION NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics | CONVERSION
Higher Diploma in Business Information Systems Higher Diploma in Digital Transformation
The worlds of business and digital Entry Requirements Digital transformation has become a key Entry Requirements
Course Instance: 1HBS1 Course Instance: 1DTR1
technology have become inseparable. The programme is open to degree holders strategic issue for companies as it disrupts The programme is open to degree holders
Closing Date You are advised to apply Closing Date You are advised to apply
Almost all organisations now depend from a university or other recognised competitive environments, value chains, from a university or other recognised
early which may result in an early which may result in an
early offer. upon business information systems (BIS) degree-awarding body. Applicants should early offer. business models and professions. The degree-awarding body. Applicants should
See page 39 for details to control and manage their data, which hold an NQAI Level 8 qualification or See page 39 for details impact of Big Data on decision-making hold an NQAI Level 8 qualification or
means that the demand for graduates with equivalent; IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, processes means that managers must equivalent; IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent,
Duration 1 Year, Full-Time Duration 1 Year, Full-Time
technological proficiency and business if applicable. rapidly acquire new skills and expertise. The if applicable.
Fee Please visit: Fee Please visit:
know-how is at an all-time high. Studying ability to embrace digital transformation
www.nuigalway.ie/ www.nuigalway.ie/
cairnes/fees
BIS involves, among other things, learning Graduates have found cairnes/fees
and put it to work is becoming ever more Graduates have found
how to design and build ICT systems, employment in: important. In a fast-changing marketplace employment in:
Programme Dr. Eoin Whelan as well as understanding how to exploit The employment prospects for graduates of Programme Dr. Michael Lang characterised by the drive towards Industry The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital
Director T: +353 (0)91 494 224 the business opportunities provided by this course are extremely good. Graduates Director T: +353 (0)91 493 515 4.0, digital transformation demands a new Transformation is designed for students
E: HCIBusiness@nuigalway.ie HCIBusiness@nuigalway.ie
the ever increasing digitisation of society. may take up positions as systems or business way of working, necessitating leaders that who wish to pursue a career as business
To do this, we must develop an intricate analysts, technology consultants, computer are competent in the areas of business, analysts, consultants, IT project managers, or
understanding of how organisations work, programmers, network administrators, in technology and innovation management. business analytics/data scientists using the
the business processes that generate and a range of business functions, including Upon successful completion of this concepts, tools and methodologies of digital
Three Reasons to Three Reasons to
consume information, the roles of people marketing, logistics, production, finance and programme, graduates will be able to: transformation to tackle complex business
choose this course: and working groups in these processes, and general business administration.
choose this course: • Understand how major frontier challenges and create value for organisations.
(1) There is a shortage of graduates the efficiency of these processes. (1) Demand for graduates with technologies work, as well as their
with skills in areas such as technological proficiency and
business know-how is at an all-time business, economic and social impacts;
IT project management,
business systems analysis, data The main goal of the Higher Diploma in high. The skills students gain from • Use critical thinking skills to effectively
analytics, and cybersecurity. BIS is to prepare graduates for employment this course provide a pathway to and efficiently address substantive
This course covers all these working in all industry sectors.
in an ICT-related business context. This business problems through the
areas, while affording students (2) Students will be exposed to
the opportunity to specialise in
course will introduce students to the deployment of ICT solutions;
the latest research from the
their preferred area by choosing principles, methods, tools and architectures Business Information Systems
• Analyse business needs, organisational
from a list of elective modules. used in the development and management discipline, and will learn how processes and user requirements;
(2) Students will be exposed to the of ICT. Upon graduating, course to leverage these insights to • Develop innovative strategic responses to
latest research from the BIS participants will be equipped to manage transform organisations to the exploit new digital possibilities;
discipline, and will learn how to rapidly evolving digital world.
digital technology across all industry • Produce ICT project implementation
leverage these insights to exploit (3) Students who complete this course
the business opportunities sectors and in a range of business functions. plans;
will be on a pathway to gaining a
provided by the ever increasing master’s qualification. Specifically, • Manage people-related issues within ICT
digitisation of society. graduates of this course will projects;
(3) Graduates can identify, analyse and be eligible for exemptions on • Align organisational strategic plans and
solve business, technology, and two of NUI Galway’s master’s
programmes: MSc Business IT strategic plans;
technology management problems
in applied and other settings. Analytics, and MSc Information • Make insightful, data-driven business
Systems Management. decisions and assess performance.
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NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics | CONVERSION NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics | ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Higher Diploma in Financial Analysis Master of Accounting
-led Analytics
The objective of the programme is to further develop the academic and Summer
professional knowledge and skills of honours accounting graduates who School
aspire to careers in accounting. The programme combines advanced study
of accounting as a basis for a successful career with the development of the
student’s professional and intellectual capabilities.
Course Instance: 1DFA1 Graduates equipped with skills drawn Entry Requirements Programme content Entry Requirements Course Instance: 1AY1
from the dual disciplines of accounting, The programme is open to degree holders The programme places significant emphasis The minimum entry requirement is
Closing Date You are advised to apply Closing Date You are advised to apply
economics and finance will play from a university or other recognised on group work and the development of a H2.1 honours degree (NFQ Level 8)
early which may result in an early which may result in an
early offer. increasingly key and impactful roles in degree-awarding body. Applicants should hold communication skills, both oral and written. in Business or Commerce, with a early offer. See page 39 for
See page 39 for details financial, banking and business sectors in an NQAI Level 8 qualification or equivalent; The content of the programme has been significant specialisation in Accounting. details
the future. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. developed with reference to the syllabus of Students are required to have full
Duration 1 Year, Full-Time Duration 1 Year, Full-Time
Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI). (or nearly full) exemptions from the
Fee Please visit: Fee Please visit:
www.nuigalway.ie/
This course will introduce students to the Graduates have found CAI’s CAP1 examinations before
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cairnes/fees
fundamental principles and analytical employment in: Graduates of the MAcc are granted full embarking on the MAcc programme. cairnes/fees
methods of accounting, economics and In terms of career opportunities, graduates may exemption from CAI’s CAP2 examinations,
Programme Cathal Ó Curraoin finance in addition to modules from take up a range of positions in the financial, provided that they have full exemption Graduates have found Programme John Currie
Director T: +353 (0)91 492 914 other business related disciplines. Upon banking and business sectors employment in: Director T: +353 91 493 884
from CAI’s CAP1 examinations before
HCIBusiness@nuigalway.ie E: john.currie@nuigalway.ie
graduating, course participants will be taking the MAcc. Such professions as trainee accountants and
equipped with a foundation of knowledge tax consultants, and have been employed by: Course Level Level 9
and skills that will prepare them for PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte,
further studies and future careers in Three Reasons to Ernst & Young and Mazars, among others.
Indicative List of Modules:
Advanced Financial Reporting
this field. The long-term employment choose this course: Management Accounting
prospects for graduates from this course are (1) It equips students with the applied Taxation
extremely good. In terms of further study analytical skills they need to secure
future employment in the financial,
Auditing
opportunities, graduates will be equipped Finance
banking and business sectors.
to progress to MSc level programmes, such Decision Theory & Analysis
as the MSc Corporate Finance and the MSc (2) It leverages content from the fields Ciarán O’Donnell
or Strategic Management
of Accounting, Economics and (MAcc 2015, now Financial Analyst
International Finance at NUI Galway. Finance to provide students with an Summer School – Audit and Accounting
in-depth understanding of how to
at Zenith Technologies and formerly of EY)
Analytics (KPMG)
analyse the financial consequences “I would certainly recommend studying the Master Summer School – Management
of business decisions.
of Accounting degree at NUI Galway. My experience of Organisational Performance
(3) It provides students with a
pathway to further postgraduate and time at Galway was without a doubt a positive
Find out more: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/
study in Accounting, and very enjoyable one. The facilities at the J.E Cairnes taught-postgraduate-courses/accounting.html
Economics and Finance. It Business School are top class and are entirely conducive to an effective
is also expected to provide
exemptions from Professional study environment. The programme lecturers are very much approachable,
Accounting examinations. friendly, and hardworking. Furthermore the course offers a great platform
for developing those skills necessary in progressing in the workplace and also
with the professional exams. Lastly it needs to be mentioned that Galway City
itself is a fantastic location to study in and the contacts you develop during the
program are, in my opinion, invaluable. In my present role, I am responsible
for provision of financial information and advice to support the financial
planning and analysis function in assisting business decisions.”
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NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics | ACCOUNTING & FINANCE NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics | ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
PATHWAY A MSc (International Accounting & Analytics) MSc (International Accounting & Analytics) PATHWAY B
September Intake January Intake
Course Instance: 1MIA3
Course Instance: 1MIA1 (Full-Time); 1MIA6 (Part-Time)
Full-time
Closing Date You are advised to apply or Closing Date You are advised to apply
early which may result in an -led Analytics -led Analytics Part-time early which may result in an
early offer. See page 39 for Summer Summer early offer. See page 39 for
details School School details
Duration 1 Year, Full-Time Duration 1 Year, Full-Time
Fee Please visit: 2 Years, Part-Time
www.nuigalway.ie/ This cutting-edge, full-year postgraduate programme is designed for graduates Fee Please visit:
cairnes/fees from general business/commerce programmes who have not specialised in www.nuigalway.ie/
accounting and who now wish to choose an accounting specialisation so as to cairnes/fees
Programme Andrea Crean
Director T: +353 91 49 2309 subsequently pursue a professional accounting qualification. Programme Andrea Crean
E: accounting@nuigalway.ie Director T: +353 91 49 2309
Course Level Level 9 E: accounting@nuigalway.ie
Course Level Level 9
Indicative List of Modules: Programme Content the website for more information about Reflecting the increased importance of analytics for many different
This MSc in International Accounting CPA and CAI Exemptions available. accounting careers, this programme is designed to provide early and mid- Indicative List of Modules:
Semester 1
and Analytics at NUI Galway provides career accountants with the skills and knowledge needed to engage with Semester 1
International Financial Reporting and
the opportunity to develop insights and Entry Requirements 45 ECTS Exemption (RPL)
Analysis
A H1 or H2.1 undergraduate honours
big data in a variety of roles in practice and industry.
Strategic Management technical knowledge of tools and techniques Semester 2
degree (NFQ Level 8) in Commerce/ Analytical and Communication Skills
Auditing & Assurance I for driving organisational performance. Programme Content and to have been admitted as full members by
This programme responds to the changing Business (or equivalent qualification) This MSc in International Accounting a recognised professional accountancy body Development
Intermediate Corporate Finance
skills needed in business, in particular will be required. IELTS score of and Analytics at NUI Galway provides including the following: ACCA, CIPFA, Business Analytics with SAP
Accounting for Management
the need for more modules on data 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. the opportunity to deepen your study CIMA, CPA, ICAEW, ICAI, ICAS or other Data Science and Big Data Analytics
Semester 2
interrogation and analytics. In recognition of the application of management IFAC member body assessed as equivalent Accounting for Management Control
Accounting for Management Control Graduates
of the growing importance of analytics in accounting techniques in different by the academic programme director. IELTS Summer Schools in A&F: Contemporary
Advanced Corporate Finance As a graduate of the MSc in International
business, a specialisation in data analytics is contexts and to develop understanding, score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. Global Issues
Auditing & Assurance II Accounting and Analytics, you will have
Data Science & Big Data Analytics a key element of this programme with two insights and technical knowledge of the
modules in semester two (Data Science and an understanding of cutting edge design data analytics tools and techniques for Graduates Note: If course is undertaken on a part-
Business Analytics with SAP and use of systems and processes to Our MSc is the first programme of its kind time basis, modules will be completed from
Big Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence driving organisational performance. This
Advanced International Financial leverage best use of organisational data in UK and Irish universities to offer practical January-August in both Year 1 and Year 2.
with SAP) followed by two summer schools programme is designed to provide early and
Reporting and Analysis to facilitate performance management hands-on modules in SAP and audit
on contemporary global issues in Accounting mid-career accountants with the skills and
Summer School – Audit and Accounting of organisations. Coupled with your analytics tools for accountants. As a graduate
and Finance; A Big 4 practitioner-led knowledge needed to engage with big data
Analytics (KPMG) technical accounting skills you will of the MSc in International Accounting
‘Analytics for Accountants’ Summer in a variety of roles in practice and industry.
Summer School – Management of be well positioned to work within the and Analytics you will have access to a Find out more: http://www.nuigalway.ie/
School and a Disruptive Technologies in
Organizational Performance accounting function and management Entry Requirements wide range of employment opportunities accounting-analytics.html
Accountancy and Finance Summer School
Analytical and Communication team to lead and manage organisations Applicants are required to have completed all in accounting, industry, management
in collaboration with UI Path. Graduates will
Skills Development of the professional accounting examinations consultancy and financial services.
be exempt from papers F1, F2, F3 F5, F7, to achieve their strategic objectives.
F8 and F9 of the ACCA. For CAI, we have 3 Three Reasons to
Three Reasons to CAP 1 exemptions - Finance, Management Find out more: http://www.nuigalway.ie/
choose this course:
accounting-analytics.html Minal Tambe
choose this course: Accounting and Financial Accounting. Visit
Senior Fund Officer at Alter Domus
(1) KPMG-led Summer
(1) KPMG-led Summer “The rapidly evolving technologies in the business environment play School on Audit and
School on Audit and Zhiwei Mao
Pathway A Graduate, Employed at Deloitte a pivotal role in setting the expectations of today’s accountants, be it Accounting analytics and
Accounting analytics and experienced or newly qualified. While working in the auditing space Disruptive Technologies in
Disruptive Technologies in “Studying the MSc International Accounting and Analytics for years and dealing with a variety of challenges arisen due to the
Accountancy and Finance in NUI Galway is one of the wisest career decisions I’ve
Accountancy and Finance
massive increase in the volume of transactions and changing technologies, I observed the skill
Summer School ever made. I have gained professional knowledge from both gap that was getting developed in delivering quality audits. This Program is suitably designed to
Summer School
intensive accounting modules and the practical summer schools meet the changing business requirements for qualified accountants wherein there is an increasing (2) SAP Certification
(2) Exemptions from specific which involve cooperation with KPMG and leading international demand for advanced analytical skills and technological knowledge. The academic content is
ACCA professional academics. Through learning about big data and taking a SAP module, I have gained insights (3) 45 ECTS Exemption -
very thoughtfully planned to empower finance professionals with knowledge of SAP, Big Data,
accounting examinations. and critical skills for managing big data and data analytics. I have to say that the learning Management Controls, and hands-on experience on smart tools and platforms like Tableau Recognition of Prior Learning.
(3) SAP Certification experience of the entire MSc International Accounting and Analytics programme in NUI desktop, UiPath Studio, AWS, etc. It’s an invaluable life experience to study in an international
Galway has played a significant role in landing job offers from the “Big Four” for me. I really setting like this and learn from highly experienced professors of NUIG, while interacting with
enjoyed the programme and am so grateful for my time studying here!” equally ambitious and motivated classmates coming from different countries and cultures.”
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MSc Corporate Finance MSc (International Management)
‘Overall Winner’ of the national
Course Instance: 1MRF1 Postgraduate Course of the Year (Business) Award 2019 and 2013.
Closing Date You are advised to apply This award winning MSc in International Course Instance: 1MIM1
early which may result in an
early offer. See page 39 for
Management provides students with Closing Date You are advised to apply
details in-depth knowledge and expertise early which may result in
in the principles and application of an early offer.
Duration 1 Year, Full-Time See page 39 for details
Fee Please visit:
international business and management.
Duration 1 Year, Full-Time
www.nuigalway.ie/ The degree provides a solid foundation
The MSc in Corporate Finance is a one-year programme that Fee Please visit:
cairnes/fees Overall Winner Shortlisted for the
BUSINESS for a careerShortlisted
in international
BUSINESS
for the
management
Shortlisted for the
I.T. & BUSINESS
BUSINESS www.nuigalway.ie/
prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in the financial National Postgraduate
Course of the Year Award with multinational
National Postgraduate National Postgraduate corporations,
National Postgraduate
cairnes/fees
Programme Dr Patricia Martyn Course of the Year Award Course of the Year Award Course of the Year Award
Director T: +353 91 492368 sector. This programme is designed to equip you with analytical 2013
MSc (International
2013
Master of Business internationally 2013focussed and newly
MSc (Human Resource
2014
MSc Cloud Computing Programme Dr. Denise Holland
Administration (by research)
E: patricia.martyn@nuigalway.ie and decision-making skills relevant for the finance industry. Management)
(MBA) internationalising
Management)
domestic firms. Director T: +353 91 493 771
Course Level Level 9 E: mscmanagement@nuigalway.ie
Course Level Level 9
Indicative List of Modules: It combines specialist knowledge, Minimum Entry Requirements This award-winning MSc provides students Entry Requirements
Financial Statements Analysis practical insight and an advanced. A H2.1 undergraduate honours with in-depth knowledge in the principles Indicative List of Modules:
Candidates for the MSc in International
Management Accounting understanding of corporate finance degree (NFQ Level 8 or international and application of international business Semester I
Management will normally hold or expect to
Corporate Finance theory and practice. In addition to equivalent) in (a) Business/Commerce and management. It provides a foundation International Management
hold before the programme commences, an
Intermediate Financial Reporting the core academic modules, students to include a number of quantitative for a career in international management in Global Marketing
subjects such as Economics or Finance; undergraduate degree, usually a Grade 1, or International Corporate Finance
Business & Society (Ethics) will be exposed to a variety of learning established multinational corporations or
or (b) A quantitative based degree such a H2.1 that can be in any discipline. IELTS Innovation Management
Applied Portfolio Management technologies to develop their skills for newly internationalising firms.
as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. International HRM
Advanced Financial Reporting practice in a global business environment,
or Economics. Applicants should You will develop insights into key Strategic Management
Advanced Corporate Finance including SAP training and certification. Graduates have found
have demonstrated strong academic functional aspects of business including Semester II
— Asset & Equity Evaluation
ability (a H1 or H2.1, or equivalent) employment in:
Analytical & Communication Skills Career Opportunities strategy, global marketing, international International Entrepreneurship
in a number of quantitative modules Graduates have an excellent employment Business Research Skills
Development This programme is designed to equip corporate finance and international Human
in their degree, such as mathematics, track record. Employment profiles of Business & People Analytics
Accounting for Management Control students with a thorough theoretical Resources Management. Cultural awareness
statistics, or econometrics. IELTS score a sample of our recent graduates are International Management in Practice
Derivatives & Risk Management grounding in the key subjects relevant to and sensitivity is promoted throughout the
of 6.5, or equivalent, if applicable. as follows: Area Manager, Kumon, (includes Global Leadership)
Global Economics the finance industry, with an emphasis Programme and you will obtain work-ready London; Business Marketing Specialist at International Management Report
Sustainable Corporate Finance & on the ability to maximise shareholder Chartered Accountants skills; including creativity, leadership, data Telefonica (O2), Dublin; Client Service
Accounting (subject to availability) Ireland - Professional (a research project)
value through short-term and long-term analytics and team-building skills along Executive at IMS Health in Dublin;
Summer Semester planning and the implementation of Examination Exemptions with critical and analytical skills. Theory Investment Banker at Jeffries, London;
Summer Schools in Accounting & appropriate financing and investment The programme has been awarded and practice is combined through an
Finance: Contemporary Global Issues or exemptions in six ACCA subjects:
as well as managerial appointments Sheila Kearney,
strategies. Potential careers include roles in international study tour, company site visits in Amazon, Google, McKinley Opportunity
12-week Work Placement* Accountant in Business, Management
investment banking, commercial banking, and working on real company case projects. Recruitment, Medtronic and Qualtrics. Development
Accounting, Accounting, Financial
*We will secure internship opportunities, but it is at the discretion fund management, insurance, corporate Representative,
of employers as to whether they shortlist and offer a position to Accounting, Performance
applicants. In case a student does not secure an internship, two finance services, and in finance divisions
summer schools must be completed.
Management, Financial Reporting Qualtrics
of firms in other industries and sectors. and Financial Management.
INTERNSHIP Did you know? “The MSc in International
Three Reasons to Find out more: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/
OPPORTUNITIES Management programme was an ideal
choose this course: taught-postgraduate-courses/corporate- We have a new Intel choice for me in pursuing a global
finance.html AVAILABLE* sponsored award for our highest career. The practical elements of
(1) CFA Affiliated Programme academically performing student, the course gave me genuine exposure to
offering CFA scholarships. *Available on a limited
valued at €1,000. the international business environment,
and competitive basis.
(2) Earn exemptions from Kimberly Webster and proved fundamental in securing
ACCA and Chartered MSc Corporate Finance Graduate 2020 employment with a US technology
Accountants Ireland company in the early phases of its
“I thoroughly enjoyed completing the MSc in Corporate Finance. INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR international expansion. The guidance
(3) Work Placement* There was an excellent support system in place, especially as I came
opportunities are available from a non-finance/accountancy background. Throughout the year, ON GLOBAL LEADERSHIP provided by the faculty is superb.”
on a competitive basis there was a focus on group assignments as teamwork skills are highly
valued by potential employers. The course outline was diverse, which
allowed students to develop a broad business knowledge. ”
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NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics | MANAGEMENT NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics | MANAGEMENT
MSc (Strategy, Innovation & People Management) MSc (Human Resource Management)
Course Instance: 1MIP1 Course Instance: 1MHR1
Shortlisted for the Overall Winner Shortlisted for the Shortlisted for the Shortlisted for the
Closing You are advised to apply early BUSINESS
Overall Winner
BUSINESS
Shortlisted for the
BUSINESS
Shortlisted for the
BUSINESS BUSINESS BUSINESS BUSINESS I.T. & BUSINESS Closing Date You are advised to apply
National Postgraduate National Postgraduate National Postgraduate National Postgraduate National Postgraduate National Postgraduate
Date which may result in an early Course of the Year Award
National Postgraduate
Course of the Year Award Course of the Year Award Course of the Year Award
National Postgraduate
Course of the Year Award Course of the Year Award Course of the Year Award Course of the Year Award early which may result in an
2010 & 2012 2013 2013 2013
offer. MSc (Strategy,
Innovation & People
2014
MSc (Marketing Master of Business MSc (Human Resource
2014
MSc (Marketing Master of Business
2013
MSc (Human Resource
2014
MSc Cloud Computing early offer.
Administration Management) Administration (by research)
See page 39 for details
Management Practice)
(MBA) Practice)
(MBA)
Management)
See page 39 for details
Duration 1 Year, Full-Time Duration 1 Year, Full-Time
Fee Please visit: Fee Please visit:
www.nuigalway.ie/
Focusing on three critical determinants of enterprise success and their interfaces, www.nuigalway.ie/
cairnes/fees this MSc is an innovative programme with a unique six-month work internship This CIPD (Chartered Institute for Personnel Development) accredited cairnes/fees
Programme Mike Moroney opportunity designed and developed to meet graduate and employer needs in programme is designed to help you to develop a thorough knowledge and Programme Dr. Deirdre Curran
Director T: +353 91 493 044 Director T: +35391 492521
the globalised Smart Economy. It is one of only a small number of programmes applied competence in the fundamentals of human resource management and
E: deirdre.curran@
E: businesspostgrad@nuigalway.ie accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) and employment relations. You will examine the nature of work and explore human nuigalway.ie
Course Level 9 is unique in focusing on other critical areas of management in addition to HRM. resource policy and practice in national and multinational organisations. Course Level Level 9
Level
Indicative List of Modules: The long-established MSc in Strategy, Innovation Entry Requirements The MSc (Human Resource Management) provides the analytical Indicative List of Modules:
Semester I and People Management equips graduates Normally a H2.1 undergraduate and problem solving skills that one needs to succeed in the changing Semester I
to work in a wide variety of industry settings. honours degree (NFQ Level 8), or a Employment Relations & Law
Strategic Management
The programme provides students with a H2.1 in the Higher Diploma in Business
world of work as a HR profession in national and global organisations.
Leading, Managing & Developing People Leading, Managing & Developing People
deep, analytical and applied understanding of Studies, is required. Practical experience Global Business & HR in Context
Innovation and Entrepreneurship strategic management, innovation and people
Our degree is recognised as one of the leading Entry Requirements
providing exposure to the strategic, postgraduate programmes in the country Business & Society
Business & Professional Development Normally a H2.1 honours in business or
management, a six-month work internship innovation and human resource International HR Management
Skills delivered by some of the research leaders in related degree (NFQ Level 8), or a H2.1 in
opportunity and global HRM accreditation. issues confronting organisations the Higher Diploma in Business Studies, Semester II
Business Research Skills the field of human resource management.
CIPD HRM Accreditation would be an advantage. IELTS score is required (or equivalent international Reward Management
Semester II The MSc in Strategy, Innovation and People of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. Our innovative syllabus offers up to qualification). Experience is also Learning & Development
Organisation Design & Development Management is approved by the Chartered Applicants must also submit a date insights into the latest thinking considered. A personal statement must be Business & People Analytics
Global Business & HR Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) one-minute video outlining why you about managing people at work in both included with all applications. In addition, Business Research Skills
Learning & Development at the advanced standards level. On successful wish to study for an MSc SIPM, what private and public sector organisations. an interview may form part of the selection Internship & Applied Management Report
completion of the programme, students are your career plans are and why we When you have successfully completed process for the programme. IELTS score
Business & People Analytics OR [Option 1]
eligible for Associate Membership of CIPD. the degree programme you may join of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable.
Business & Society should select you for the programme Research Report [Option2]
After graduation, as they build professional the CIPD, the professional body for
Internship & Applied Project Report OR experience, they can progress through the (See instructions online). Continuous Professional Development Log
human resource practioners. During the Applicants must also submit a one-minute
Dissertation professional stages of CIPD membership from Graduates have found video outlining why you wish to study
course of the degree students will get
Chartered Member to Chartered Fellow. employment in: the opportunity to participate in CIPD
for an MSc HRM, what your career plans
Annual team-building and team-skills Work Internship A large range of professional and are and why we should select you for the
development off-site trip From 2019/20, the MSc in Strategy, Innovation management positions, in a wide
Western Region events providing network
programme (See instructions online). Ananya Shivanand,
opportunities with HR professionals Staffing Associate, Microsoft
and People Management offers a unique, variety of industry settings and in
working in national and multinational Graduates have found
six-month work internship opportunity. The leading, blue-chip, global organisations. “After working
Tara O’Carroll, University will secure internship opportunities; Positions include graduate
organisations. An attractive feature of the employment in:
degree is the voluntary involvement of HR generalist and other specialist HR for a couple
People Operations, Google it is at the discretion of employers whether they management trainee programmes,
shortlist and offer a position to applicants. It is our HRM alumni in mentoring students positions in Beckman Coulter, Boston of years in the
“This masters allowed me to hone in financial services and business
envisaged that the broad nature of the MSc in on job pathways and opportunities. Scientific, CPL Recruitment, Google, HSE, recruitment
on my people management skills and analysis, management consultancy, IBEC, INTEL, Civil Service, The Irish Times
Strategy, Innovation and People Management will industry for
learn how leading businesses triumph equip students to apply for a variety of positions. retail management, human resource On completion of this degree we expect and Medtronic. A number of graduates have
management, policy development and that students will have developed abilities a well known
in the ever competitive and constantly The programme aims to: successfully continued their education to
research, and academia. Employers of in problem solving and the capacity PhD level and are lecturing and researching company
changing market. On reflection of • Provide rigorous exposure to the critical previous graduates of the programme to critically assess both theoretically in worldwide universities from Ireland, in India, I thought international
the MSc in Strategy, Innovation and determinants of enterprise success. include; Accenture, AIB Capital and practically economic, social and the UK, to South America and Asia. exposure through a well-rounded HR
People Management programme, it • Foster a critical mindset and Markets, Aldi, Amazon, Bank of political factors that influence the role
was really a fantastic experience and approach to theory and practice. programme would add value to my
Ireland, Dalata, Diageo, Dell, Deloitte, of contemporary HR management.
I would encourage anyone to apply • Develop insight to key success factors in Enterprise Ireland (New York), Google, career. I applied to the course at
as you get a grounding in human a globalised, knowledge-based world. IDA Ireland, Jumeirah Hotels (Dubai), NUI Galway as this was a CIPD
resources aspect which has the CIPD
accreditation and also all facets of
• Give exposure to a range of people-based
organisational contexts, both local and global.
Mazars, Mercer Consulting, Cambridge
University (PhD), NUI Galway (PhD),
INTERNSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE accredited programme and covered
a variety of modules that I wanted to
Six-month work internship opportunity: The University will secure internship opportunities;
strategy & innovation management.” • Equip graduates to work in a Oracle, University of Limerick. it is at the discretion of employers whether they shortlist and offer a position to applicants. study. I would highly recommend this
variety of industry settings.
course to anyone who is as passionate
and as interested about HR as I am.”
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MSc (Technology Management) (Part-Time) Diploma (Technology Commercialisation) (Part-Time)
Closing Date Visit https://www.
nuigalway.ie/courses/
adult-and-continuing-edu-
cation-courses/technology-
management.html
Duration 2 Years, Part-Time
Fee Please visit: The Diploma in Technology Commercialisation seeks to improve Ireland’s
www.nuigalway.ie/ This blended learning MSc is designed for managers, technical specialists,
cairnes/fees engineers, or those responsible for managing technologies within their expertise in Technology Commercialisation and to up-skill the next generation of
Programme Dr. Niamh Nolan
organisations. Delivered on a part-time basis over four semesters via entrepreneurs focused on new and emerging technologies. It provides information and
Director T: +353 91 493 746
E: niamh.nolan@nuigalway.ie blended learning, the programme will include ten taught modules and guidance to potential entrepreneurs in business planning, securing project finance
Course Level Level 9 one year-long research (thesis) module in Year 2 of the programme. and the knowledge needed to commercialise new technologies, products and services.
List of Modules: The programme content explores topics Entry Requirements The Diploma is designed to assist Entry Requirements Closing Date Visit https://www.
such as innovation and entrepreneurship, Applicants are expected to hold a primary managers, scientists, and engineers to Applicants are expected to hold an nuigalway.ie/courses/
Core Modules:
new product development, strategies for realise the potential of innovation and undergraduate degree, 1st or 2nd class adult-and-continuing-edu-
Managing Innovation honours degree (minimum H2.2), or
technology management, and the use of gain a greater understanding of the honours in any discipline, along with three cation-courses/technology-
Managing Technology Projects equivalent and have at least five years of
commercialisation process. Through the years of relevant industrial experience; or an commercialisation.html
Product Design and Development new and emerging technologies in a variety relevant industrial experience. Candidates
programme students will participate in Ordinary or 3rd class honours undergraduate Duration 1 Year, Part-Time
Technology Finance and Capital of sectors. The programme will assist who do not meet the minimum entry project activities that will assist their Degree, along with five years of relevant
Information Systems and Software managers or aspiring managers to develop criteria may apply for the PDip (Innovation Fee Please visit:
understanding of the commercialisation industrial experience; or a recognised
Management their knowledge and understanding Management) or the PDip (Technology www.nuigalway.ie/
options available to an identified professional qualification and five years of
Innovation and Technology Transfer of the increasingly important area of Commercialisation). On successful cairnes/fees
venture. It will also develop the students’ relevant industrial experience.
Marketing Technology Products technology strategy, and to build their Programme Dr. Niamh Nolan
completion of either of these programmes understanding of venture capital financing, Transfer options: candidates who have
Technology Innovation and management and leadership capabilities Director T: +353 91 493 746
with an average grade of 2:1 honours, business management, marketing and third level education but do not meet the
Entrepreneurship E: niamh.nolan@nuigalway.ie
for new or current roles. Students will students may apply for entry to the MSc technology development. In addition, this minimum entry criteria for the Diploma
Strategy and Management of Technology Course Level Level 9
be enabled to become powerful change Technology Management with exemptions. course will provide invaluable networking programme may be interviewed by the
Thesis
agents and effectively apply this new opportunities with individuals, companies Programme Board to ascertain their
Optional Modules (Choose one): suitability for entry. On successful
knowledge to various work situations. Graduates have found and agencies involved in technology List of Modules:
People Management for Technology completion of the Diploma (Technology
Organisations
employment in: commercialisation. Innovation and Technology Transfer
The programme is delivered by blended Areas such as research and development, Commercialisation) with a 2.1 grade or Marketing Technology Products
Six Sigma higher, students may apply for entry to the
learning (online, distance and face to face production and operations management, The Diploma is delivered by blended Technology Innovation and
learning on a part-time basis over MSc (Technology Management) with credit Entrepreneurship
workshops on Saturday), ensuring minimum information systems and management
two semesters. It is offered under the for related modules. Technology Finance and Capital
disruption and maximum flexibility. consultancy. The programme is suited to a
auspices of the Atlantic University Company Project
It is offered under the auspices of the Atlantic variety of industry sectors including services, Graduates have found
Alliance (AUA), which is a collaborative
University Alliance (AUA), which is a medtech, biotechnology, manufacturing, employment in:
agreement between UCC, UL and NUI
collaborative agreement between UCC, UL healthcare, and the public sector. Both private and public sector organisations,
Galway. Seminars will take place on a
and NUI Galway. Seminars will take place revolving basis at all three universities, particularly those directly involved in
on a revolving basis at all three universities, approximately one Saturday per month. innovation and marketing activities and also
approximately one Saturday per month new/emerging technologies.
David Ronan, Graduate
“All technology management positions are different and require workplace as I was covering the material, testing the practical
specialist skills to deliver success. Learning the right attitude aspects of the knowledge as I learned it. The blended learning
to managing innovation as well as gaining the skills to be able approach meant that the course work never overwhelmed me
to interpret the metrics used to manage complex technical and I could plan for assignments and exams well in advance.
resources was vital to me. This course gave me the knowledge to The support from the lecturers and course administrators was
approach medical device R&D management with fresh insight constant and the online portion ensured my focus was maintained
and up-to-date tools which had practical applications in the throughout the course. The knowledge I gained is used every day,
workplace. The content was well presented, carefully compiled it has allowed me to make real advances in my career.”
and delivered in a way that allowed me to apply it in the 20
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