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N A T I O N A L C O L L E G E O F I R E L A N D P O S T G R A D U AT E A N D P A R T - T I M E PROSPECTUS 2021-2022
All programmes are offered subject to sufficient numbers of students.
This document is intended as a guide to programmes. Every effort has been made to
ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in this publication.
The college reserves the right to make changes to any content, schedules or fees
contained herein.
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S C H O O L
B U S I N E S S
POSTGRADUATE
Master of Business Administration 6
Master of Science in Management 8
Master of Science in International Business 10
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship 12
Master of Science in Marketing 14
Master of Science in Finance 16
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management 18
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human 20
Resource Management
UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology 24
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management 26
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Human Resource Management 28
Strategy and Practice
CIPD Diploma in People Management (Human Resource Management) 30
CIPD Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development 31
Certificate in Business Analysis 32
Leaders for Change Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership 34
and Management
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CONTENTS
S C H O O L
C O M P U T I NG
POSTGRADUATE
Master of Science in Cloud Computing 38
Master of Science in Data Analytics 40
Master of Science in Cybersecurity 42
Master of Science in Fintech 44
Higher Diploma in Science in Fintech 46
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing 48
Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics 50
UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing 54
Higher Certificate in Computing 56
EDUCATION COURSES
POSTGRADUATE
Master of Arts in Educational Practice 60
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Practice 62
in Teaching for Further Education
UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care 66
Certificate in Learning and Technology 68
Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Learning 69
ADMISSIONS
How to apply to NCI 71
INTERNATIONAL
Language Requirements and Support 76
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combined with your excellent qualification,
will maximise your career progression.
Situated at the crossroads of Dublin’s
International Financial Services Centre and the
Silicon Docklands, our location is convenient
no matter where your journey starts. NCI is
excellently served by public transport, DART,
train, bus and Luas, and close to the Dublin Bikes
Scheme and cycling routes.
This past year has seen classes move online,
and also student celebrations, memorials,
graduations, counselling sessions, student union
elections, award shows, check-ins and class
breakouts. NCI’s College life has been not just
functioning, but flourishing!
Whatever the coming academic year brings,
we will be ready to deliver online or in-person.
We hope that the positive impact of vaccination
will enable the full opening of our campus, but be
PRESIDENT’S
assured that we are ready to respond as required
by Government, to prioritise the health of the
nation, while continuing our mission to change
WELCOME lives through education.
Even as the future is uncertain, you can trust that
choosing an NCI education will be rewarded with
academic rigour, industry networks, a powerful
At National College of Ireland (NCI), life-long sense of community and every support for your
learning has been an inherent part of our ethos success.
since our foundation 70 years ago. Each year,
we welcome those who are inspired to upskill, This prospectus outlines our many programmes in
those who are considering higher education for Business, Computing, Education and Psychology. I
the first time, those with ambition to move to recommend that you take advantage of our Open
a new or first career and those whose current Evenings (detailed on our website, www.ncirl.ie) to
employers require them to acquire specialised speak directly to our academic team to help you
knowledge. If you value being at the cutting choose the right course for you. Our Admissions
edge of your chosen discipline, NCI is the place team is also available at admissions@ncirl.ie
for you! to respond to any enquiries about admission
requirements.
We are expert in part-time education. Our
programmes are crafted to deliver the outcomes I look forward to welcoming you to National
you require within a timetable you can manage, College of Ireland,
taking into account your existing commitments
of work and life. In addition to academic and
teaching excellence, our lecturers share their
own industry insider-knowledge, and our
student supports include learning supports,
guidance and advice, and career development. Gina Quin
Our strong relationships with the many world- President
class companies in our neighbourhood, National College of Ireland
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COURSE DELIVERY
for 2021/22
NCI courses are accredited through Quality and Qualifications Ireland
(QQI). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, programmes are operating under QQI
alternative arrangements for teaching, learning and assessment, which
facilitates online delivery. It has been confirmed that these alternative
arrangements for online delivery and alternative assessment have been
approved by QQI for the duration of the next academic year 2021/2022.
Therefore, should public health advice require it, all courses at NCI will
continue to be delivered in an online mode and students have the
reassurance that these arrangements and the programmes of learning have
been fully accredited.
This means, if you are a new student at NCI this September 2021 or January
2022, subject to the latest health advice, your course will commence in an
online mode of delivery.
For this reason, it is a requirement that all students applying to NCI have
access to a laptop and suitable broadband connection that will allow them to
attend classes online. Some students may be able to avail of the Laptop Loan
Scheme. See page 71 for more information.
It is our intention, once health advice allows, that NCI courses will
recommence with blended delivery, including some on-campus delivery – so,
depending on your course, you should be prepared for a return to campus at
some point.
For some programmes, NCI is seeking revalidation to allow fully online
delivery to continue even beyond the current QQI alternative arrangements.
This will mean that certain courses may, subject to approval, remain fully
online for their duration. These courses will be highlighted to new learners at
application. In accordance with QQI accreditation arrangements, fully online
delivery methods are open to in-country learners based in Ireland only.
Useful definitions around course delivery:
• Blended: Classes will be timetabled with both online and on-campus sessions,
conditions permitting.
• Fully online: Classes will be delivered fully online for the duration of the course.
• On-campus: When guidelines allow, classes will be delivered face-to-face in the College’s
IFSC campus.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD):
NCI has implemented a BYOD policy, which requires all students to have access
to a laptop to successfully participate in their course. This provision applies for all programmes
regardless of the delivery method, online, blended or face-to-face.
A student laptop loan scheme is available for eligible students. See page 71 for
further details.
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BUSINESS
POSTGRADUATE
SCHOOL OF
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MSc in Management
MSc in International Business
MSc in Entrepreneurship
MSc in Marketing
MSc in Finance
MA in Human Resource Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in
Human Resource Management
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MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Course Description Who is the course for?
FA C T F I L E The MBA course will provide you with
a strong theoretical foundation in the
The MBA is aimed at candidates with at least
three years’ of work experience, seeking to
broader disciplines of management as well start or develop a career in management.
Part-time Schedule as focusing on the practical application
of theory in real-world settings and cases. Award and Progression
Delivery
You will be exposed to the latest thinking The Master of Business Administration is
Blended (Online with some
face-to-face classes). in the core disciplines of enterprise, awarded by QQI at level 9 on the National
See page 4 for more leadership, management organisation, Framework of Qualifications. This award will
information. people management, strategy, management allow transfer to level 9 research degrees and
of financial resources and economics for in some cases progression to doctoral study
Application managers. You will be able to choose from at level 10 on the NFQ.
Apply online at a wide range of electives specialising in
www.ncirl.ie areas such as marketing and international
business, human resource management, Entry Requirements
Indicative Schedule Applicants are required to hold a minimum
and information technology. There will be
Monday and Wednesday of a 2.2 honours degree in either a cognate or
18.00 - 21.00 plus some the opportunity to participate in an exciting
enterprise management simulation game in non-cognate area at level 8 on the National
Saturday workshops
your final semester. Framework of Qualifications and a minimum
Duration of three years’ postgraduate work experience,
2 full calendar years: The course is underpinned by a strong ideally but not necessarily, in management.
5 semesters; 4 taught foundation in enterprise and leadership and
semesters and a final emphasises the development of effective The college operates a Recognition of Prior
dissertation to be business and management skills to solve Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning
submitted in the final year non-graduates with extensive professional
management problems through structured
analysis, problem solving techniques, experience and other prior qualifications may
Start Date
effective decision-making, and effective also be considered for the course.
Sept 2021
communications.
Fees Laptop Requirement
€6,375 per annum The knowledge and skills acquired through All students applying to NCI must have
(€12,750 total fee) our MBA will allow you to progress your own access to a laptop that will allow them to
(Fees revised annually) attend classes online and, where relevant,
management career as well as encourage
you to consider creating a business of your to participate in on-campus learning. Some
Spread the cost with
our direct debit plan own. It will allow you to develop a creative, students may be able to avail of the Student
innovative and entrepreneurial perspective. Laptop Loan Scheme, subject to eligibility.
As part of the programme, each student will See page 71 for more information.
In accordance with our quality
assurance processes, we be afforded an opportunity to work with a
conduct a full programmatic personal coach to develop a plan for their
review of all our courses every professional development both during and
5 years. This current review
after the end of the course to maximise the
may result in some changes
to the content of this course direct benefits of completing a programme
starting in September 2021. such as an MBA.
Block teaching is used to provide the
opportunity for more in-depth development
of knowledge within modules. An applied
approach to teaching is used within the
programme with lectures interspersed with
exercises, use of case study analysis, group
activities in class, debate on contemporary
issues as well as independent learning.
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COURSE CONTENT Elective Modules
Subject to QQI validation · Strategic Marketing Management
· Commercial Law
In both year 1 and year 2 of the programme, students · Employment Law
are required to undertake two core modules per · International Finance
semester plus one elective in semester 2. In addition, · Doing Business on the Cloud
in year 2 of the programme, students are required · Strategic Project Management
to complete a ten-credit research methods module, · International Field Trip*
which runs across semester 1 and 2. · Strategic Management of Innovation and Technology
· Strategic ICT & eBusiness Implementation
Core Modules Elective Choices
· Enterprise Management Availability of elective choices is subject to
· Economics for Management student numbers. The course content as
· Services Marketing shown above is for indicative purposes. The
· Managing Financial Resources college reserves the right to re-order the
· Strategic Management of Human Capital schedule of modules offered.
· Effective Leadership in the Organisation
· Strategic Management and the Global Environment * The international field trip incurs an
· Corporate Governance, Business Ethics and CSR additional fee and is subject to student
· Enterprise Simulation Game numbers. Visa restrictions may apply.
· Research Methods
· Dissertation Note: This course is undergoing
revalidation with QQI.
“It’s an internationally
recognised qualification and
the standard of lecturers is
world-class.”
Student Profile
Adam Shah
MBA
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND 7
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
MANAGEMENT
Course Description
FA C T F I L E The MSc in Management has been 9 research degrees and in some cases
developed to satisfy the demand progression to taught doctoral courses at
Delivery for courses that combine a strong level 10 on the NFQ.
Blended (Online with some face-to-face theoretical foundation with a firm
classes). See page 4 for more information. focus on practical application. You
Entry Requirements
will be exposed to the most current
Applicants are required to hold a minimum
Application schools of thought in disciplines such
Apply online at www.ncirl.ie of a 2.2 honours degree in either a cognate
as international business, finance,
or non-cognate area at level 8 on the
marketing, entrepreneurship and
Start Date National Framework of Qualifications.
strategy.
Sept 2021 The college operates a Recognition of
Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme
The course also provides a series
Part-time Schedule meaning non-graduates with extensive
of elective modules for students to
professional experience and other prior
explore other areas of interest or
Indicative Schedule qualifications may also be considered for
to emphasise their development
Monday and Wednesday 18.00 - 21.00 plus the course.
in a specific area of their choice.
some Saturday workshops
Development of effective managerial
skills, which include analytical problem Laptop Requirement
Duration All students applying to NCI must have
solving, decision-making, effective
2 full calendar years: 5 semesters; 4 taught
communication and leadership, is access to a laptop that will allow them
semesters and a final dissertation to be
submitted in the final year encouraged throughout the course. to attend classes online and, where
Such skills provide strong tools relevant, to participate in on-campus
Fees which can be applied in real day- learning. Some students may be able
€3,950 per annum to-day management situations and to avail of the Student Laptop Loan
(€7,900 total fee) serve graduates to aim at higher Scheme, subject to eligibility. See page
(Fees revised annually) management positions within the 71 for more information.
organisation.
Full-time Schedule
Block teaching is used to provide
Course Content
In the part-time schedule in both year 1
Indicative Schedule the opportunity for more in-depth
and year 2 of the programme, students
Students need to be available 09.00-17.00 development of knowledge within
are required to undertake two core
Mon – Fri. Full-time students may also be modules. An applied approach to
required to attend classes after 5pm. (Class modules per semester plus one elective
teaching is used within the programme
days and times vary) in semester 2. In addition, in year 2 of
with lectures interspersed with
the programme students are required to
exercises, use of case study analysis,
Duration complete a ten-credit research methods
group activities in class, debate
September Starts module which runs across semester 1 and
on contemporary issues as well as
1 year taught plus a final dissertation: 2. The final element of the programme
independent learning.
2 semesters (Sep-Dec and Jan-May) requires learners to undertake a research
Dissertation due in August dissertation.
Who is the course for?
January Starts The course is aimed at anyone
(where available and subject following a career path which
to numbers) requires them to step into middle
1 year taught plus a final to top management positions.
dissertation: 2 semesters Additionally, the course can provide
(Jan-May and Sep-Dec) a transition stage for graduates
Dissertation due in May the from other disciplines who wish to
following year move into the management arena
either as practitioners, researchers or
EU Fee
consultants.
€7,900 total fee
(EU/Ireland applicants)
(Fees revised annually) Award and Progression
The MSc in Management course is
Spread the cost with
awarded by QQI at level 9 on the
our direct debit plan National Framework of Qualifications.
This award will allow transfer to level
8 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDCOURSE CONTENT
Core Modules Elective Choices
. Managing the Organisation . Commercial Law Availability of elective choices is subject
. Financial Management . Corporate Social Responsibility to student numbers. The course content
. Marketing Management and Business Ethics as shown above is for indicative purposes.
. Strategy for Decision-Making . Contemporary Issues in Global Finance The college reserves the right to re-order
. Economics for Management . Services Marketing the schedule of modules offered. Note that
. International Business . Entrepreneurship all modules count towards the final award
. Research Methods . Strategic Management of Human Capital classification.
. Dissertation . Employment Law
In accordance with our quality assurance
. Global Value Chain Management
processes, we conduct a full programmatic
. Doing Business on the Cloud review of all our courses every 5 years. This
. Strategic Project Management current review may result in some changes
. Strategic ICT and eBusiness Implementation to the content of this course starting in
. Management of Innovation and Technology September 2021.
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND 9 9MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Course Description Course Content
FA C T F I L E The MSc in International Business has Candidates are required to undertake nine
Delivery been specifically designed for those core modules including research methods
Blended (Online with some face-to- wishing to gain deeper knowledge of the and dissertation modules. Candidates may
face classes). See page 4 for more international business environment as also choose one elective to undertake
information. both employees or as owner/managers during this time from the elective choices
of businesses operating internationally. listed below.
Application The requirement for managers to think
Apply online at www.ncirl.ie globally but act locally is vital to success.
An understanding of the international
Part-time Schedule environment in which organisations are
now situated cannot be over-emphasised.
Indicative Schedule
Monday and Wednesday 18.00 - 21.00
plus some Saturday workshops Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at anyone following
Duration a career path that requires them to step
2 full calendar years: 5 semesters; 4 into middle to top management positions
taught semesters and a final in an internationally-focused business
dissertation to be submitted environment. Additionally, the course can
in the final year
provide a transition stage for graduates
Start Date from other disciplines who wish to move
Sept 2021 into the management arena either as
practitioners, researchers or consultants.
Fees
€3,950 per annum Award and Progression
(€7,900 total fee) The MSc in International Business course
(Fees revised annually)
is awarded by QQI at level 9 on the
National Framework of Qualifications.
Full-time Schedule
This award will allow transfer to level
9 research degrees and in some cases
Indicative Schedule
progression to taught doctoral courses at
Students need to be available
09.00-17.00 Mon – Fri. Full-time level 10 on the NFQ.
students may also be required
to attend classes after 5pm. Entry Requirements
(Class days and times vary) Applicants are required to hold a
minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in
Duration either a cognate or non-cognate area
at level 8 on the National Framework of
September Starts
1 year taught plus a final dissertation: Qualifications. The college operates a
2 semesters (Sep-Dec and Jan-May) Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning
Dissertation due in August (RPEL) scheme meaning non-graduates
with extensive professional experience
January Starts and other prior qualifications may also be
(where available and subject to considered for the course.
numbers)1 year taught plus a final
dissertation: 2 semesters (Jan-May
and Sep-Dec) Dissertation due in May Laptop Requirement
the following year All students applying to NCI must have
access to a laptop that will allow them
EU Fee to attend classes online and, where
€7,900 total fee relevant, to participate in on-campus
(EU/Ireland applicants) learning. Some students may be able to
(Fees revised annually) avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme,
subject to eligibility. See page 71 for more
Spread the cost with
our direct debit plan information.
10 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDCOURSE CONTENT
Subject to QQI validation
and programmatic review
Core Modules
. Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)
and the Global Business
Environment
. Managing the Organisation
. Marketing in the Global Environment
. Corporate Social Responsibility
and Business Ethics
. Research Methods
. Strategy for Decision-Making
. Economics for Management
. Contemporary Issues in Global Finance
. Dissertation
Electives
. Services Marketing
. Marketing Management
. Strategic Management of Human Capital
. Employment Law
. Commercial Law
. Management of Innovation and Technology
. Global Value Chain Management
. Doing Business on the Cloud
. Strategic Project Management
. Strategic ICT and eBusiness Implementation
Availability of elective choices is subject to
student numbers. The course content as
shown above is for indicative purposes.
The college reserves the right to re-order the
schedule of modules offered.
Note that all modules count towards the final
award classification.
Note: This course is undergoing revalidation
with QQI.
In accordance with our quality assurance processes,
we conduct a full programmatic review of all our
courses every 5 years. This current review may result
in some changes to the content of this course starting
in September 2021.
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND 11 9MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Course Description
FA C T F I L E The MSc in Entrepreneurship will provide you with
a critical insight into entrepreneurship through
Delivery a deep exploration of the stages of creativity,
Blended (Online with some face-to- innovation and enterprise. Moreover the course
face classes). See page 4 for more will provide a critical insight into the culture of
information. the entrepreneurial firm and the culture of the
individuals who build and create such enterprises.
Application
Apply online at www.ncirl.ie The course will allow you to develop an advanced
understanding of the management function across
Part-time Schedule a broad range of business disciplines including
enterprise, innovation management, technology,
Indicative Schedule strategy, finance and law, providing you with
Monday and Wednesday 18.00 - the ability to analyse and critically evaluate
21.00 plus some Saturday workshops
management theory and practice.
Duration
2 full calendar years: 5 semesters; 4 Who is the course for?
taught semesters and a final This course is aimed at individuals seeking
dissertation to be submitted to develop an entrepreneurial mindset with
in the final year a view to starting their own business or
nurturing this approach within an existing
Start Date organisational structure. Additionally, the course
Sept 2021 can provide a transition stage for graduates
from other disciplines who wish to move into
Fees the management arena either as practitioners,
€3,950 per annum (€7,900 total fee)
researchers or consultants.
(Fees revised annually)
Full-time Schedule Award and Progression
The MSc in Entrepreneurship course is awarded
Students need to be available by QQI at level 9 on the National Framework of
09.00-17.00 Mon – Fri. Full-time Qualifications. This award will allow transfer to level
students may also be required to 9 research degrees and in some cases progression
attend classes after 5pm. to taught doctoral courses at level 10 on the NFQ.
(Class days and times vary)
Duration
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to hold a minimum
September Starts of a 2.2 honours degree in either a cognate or
1 year taught plus a final non-cognate area at level 8 on the National
dissertation: 2 semesters (Sep-Dec Framework of Qualifications. The college operates
and Jan-May)Dissertation due in a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning
August (RPEL) scheme meaning non-graduates with
extensive professional experience and other prior
January Starts qualifications may also be considered for the
(where available and subject to course.
numbers)1 year taught plus a final
dissertation: 2 semesters (Jan-May
and Sep-Dec) Dissertation due in
Laptop Requirement
May the following year
All students applying to NCI must have access
to a laptop that will allow them to attend classes
EU Fee online and, where relevant, to participate in on-
€7,900 total fee campus learning. Some students may be able
(EU/Ireland applicants) to avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme,
(Fees revised annually) subject to eligibility. See page 71 for more
information.
Spread the cost with
our direct debit plan
12 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDCOURSE CONTENT
Core Modules Elective Choices
. Enterprise Management . Corporate Social Responsibility
. Strategy for Decision-Making and Business Ethics
. Marketing Management . Contemporary Issues in Global Finance
. Commercial Law . Services Marketing
. Research Methods . International Business
. Managing the Organisation . Strategic Management of Human Capital
. Enterprise Simulation Game . Employment Law
. Management of Innovation . Global Value Chain Management (Operations Management)
and Technology . Doing Business on the Cloud
. Strategic Project Management
. Strategic ICT and eBusiness Implementation
Availability of elective choices is subject to student numbers. The course content as shown above is
for indicative purposes.
The college reserves the right to re-order the schedule of modules offered.
Note: that all modules count towards the final award classification.
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND 13 9MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
MARKETING
Course Description Award and Progression
FA C T F I L E The MSc in Marketing has been The MSc in Marketing course is awarded by
specifically designed with the needs QQI at level 9 on the National Framework
Delivery of current and future marketing of Qualifications. This award will allow
Blended (Online with some face-to- professionals and managers in mind. transfer to level 9 research degrees and in
face classes). See page 4 for more
The course will equip you with a some cases progression to taught doctoral
information.
comprehensive understanding of key courses at level 10 on the NFQ.
Application foundations of the marketing discipline
Apply online at www.ncirl.ie as well as providing you with a detailed Entry Requirements
understanding of the contemporary Applicants are required to hold a
Part-time Schedule marketplace. In addition, you will learn minimum of a 2.2 honours level 8
how to apply the latest marketing theory qualification in a cognate discipline (i.e. a
Indicative Schedule and practice in an increasingly complex business related honours degree) or
Monday and Wednesday evenings digital marketing environment. equivalent on the National Framework of
18.00 - 21.00 and some Saturday Qualifications. The college operates a
workshops The programme comprises a carefully Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning
selected range of both contemporary and (RPEL) scheme meaning non-graduates
Duration fundamental marketing topics such as:
2 full calendar years: 5 semesters; with extensive professional experience
integrated marketing communications, and/or other prior qualifications may be
4 taught semesters and a final
dissertation to be submitted brand management, postmodern considered for the course.
in the final year marketing and digital marketing strategy,
and thus caters for multinational
Laptop Requirement
Start Date organisations, indigenous SME initiatives
All students applying to NCI must have
Sept 2021 and entrepreneurial enterprises. The ethos
access to a laptop that will allow them
of this programme is to work in tandem
Fees to attend classes online and, where
with industry, ensuring that graduates
€3,950 per annum (€7,900 total fee) relevant, to participate in on-campus
are competent, well-versed marketers,
(Fees revised annually) learning. Some students may be able to
possessing the up-to-date knowledge
avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme,
and application skills necessary to
Full-time Schedule develop and drive successful commercial
subject to eligibility. See page 71 for more
information.
(and non-commercial) enterprises.
Indicative Schedule
The programme offers students real
Students need to be available
09.00-17.00 Mon – Fri. Full-time insight and experience into how to
students may also be required plan and execute marketing campaigns
to attend classes after 5pm. and strategies in actual organisations,
(Class days and times vary) enabling our graduates to enter
management roles, hitting the ground
Duration running.
September Starts Block teaching is used to provide
1 year taught plus a final dissertation:
the opportunity for more in-depth
2 semesters (Sep-Dec and Jan-May)
Dissertation due in August development of knowledge within
modules. An applied approach to
January Starts teaching is used within the programme
(where available and subject to with lectures interspersed with exercises,
numbers)1 year taught plus a final use of case study analysis, group activities
dissertation: 2 semesters (Jan-May in class, debate on contemporary issues as
and Sep-Dec)Dissertation due in May well as independent learning.
the following year
EU Fee Who is the course for?
€7,900 total fee The course is aimed at those seeking to
(EU/Ireland applicants) advance their studies and/or professional
(Fees revised annually) career in marketing and its related fields.
Spread the cost with
our direct debit plan
14 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDCOURSE CONTENT
In the part-time schedule in year 1, students Electives
undertake five core modules plus one elective in • Strategic Social Media Marketing and Public
semester 2. In year 2, a further three core modules Relations
along with one elective are undertaken. In addition, • Marketing Insights and Customer Relationship
in year 2 of the programme, students are required Management
to complete a ten-credit research methods module • The Social Conscience of the Consumer
which runs across semester 1 and 2. • Postmodern Marketing
• Management of Innovation and Technology
Core Modules • Selling to the Modern Customer
• Marketing in the 21st Century • Strategic Project Management
• Digital Marketing Strategy
• The Contemporary Consumer Availability of elective choices is subject to student
• Integrated Marketing Communications numbers. The course content as shown is for indicative
in a Digital Age purposes. The college reserves the right to re-order
• Services Marketing the schedule of modules offered.
• Market Research
• Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Note that all modules count towards the final award
• Marketing Metrics and Accountability classification.
• Brand Management
• Research Methods In accordance with our quality assurance processes,
• Dissertation we conduct a full programmatic review of all our
courses every 5 years. This current review may result in
some changes to the content of this course starting in
September 2021.
“I had a degree in business
but I wanted to specialise in
marketing so the course was
really useful to me.”
Student Profile
Aine Nolan
MSc in Marketing
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND 15MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
FINANCE
Course Description
FA C T F I L E The MSc in Finance has been designed The college operates a Recognition of Prior
in consultation with industry to provide Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme
Delivery candidates with the advanced analytical, meaning applicants who do not meet the
Blended (Online with some face-to- statistical and financial skills for decision- normal academic requirements may be
face classes). See page 4 for more considered based on relevant work and
making within the modern and dynamic
information.
financial services sector. Graduates will other experience. This may be assessed using
Applicaton be accomplished in the application a written application and/or interview.
Apply online at www.ncirl.ie of advanced quantitative tools and
financial models and techniques within a Laptop Requirement
Start Date range of business and financial settings. All students applying to NCI must have
Sept 2021 In particular, the course will provide access to a laptop that will allow them to
graduates with the techniques and applied attend classes online and, where relevant, to
Part-time Schedule knowledge necessary to select, analyse and participate in on-campus learning. Some
utilise advanced financial concepts within students may be able to avail of the Student
Indicative Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
the setting of investment management and Laptop Loan Scheme, subject to eligibility.
18.00 - 22.00 and some Saturdays capital markets. The learning environment See page 71 for more information.
for the course is practical and applied in
Duration nature and on completion graduates will
2 years; 2 semesters of 13 weeks be able to think independently, make
each per year informed and effective decisions and
Fees
proactively troubleshoot financial and
€4,475 per annum (€8,950 total fee) technical business problems. Graduates
(Fees revised annually) from the MSc in Finance will be able to
apply advanced research skills and critically
Full-time Schedule evaluate seminal, as well as contemporary
literature, paradigms and concepts which
Indicative Schedule underpin the operation of international
Students need to be available capital markets and the investment
09.00-17.00 Mon – Fri. Full-time management process.
students may also be required to
attend classes after 5pm.
(Class days and times vary) Who is the course for?
The course is for those wishing to embark
Duration on a career in investment management
or individuals in all areas of financial
September Starts management who wish to progress their
1 year taught plus a final dissertation: career.
2 semesters (Sep-Dec and Jan-May)
Dissertation due in August
Award and Progression
January Starts The Master of Science in Finance is
(where available and subject to awarded by QQI at level 9 on the National
numbers)1 year taught plus a final Framework of Qualifications. This award will
dissertation: 2 semesters (Jan-May allow transfer to level 9 research degrees
and Sep-Dec)Dissertation due in May and in some cases progression to taught
Spread the cost with
the following yeardebit plan
our direct doctoral courses at level 10 on the NFQ.
EU Fee
€8,950 total fee Entry Requirements
(EU/Ireland applicants) Applicants will normally hold a level 8
(Fees revised annually) honours degree (min 2.2) in finance or a
cognate field of study.
Spread the cost with
our direct debit plan
16 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDCOURSE CONTENT
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 ELECTIVE CHOICES
• Economics • Portfolio Management • Financial and Quantitative Modeling
!
• Quantitative Methods in Finance • Derivatives and Risk Management OR
• Financial Statement Analysis • Applied Security Analysis • Strategic Management and
• Asset Valuation • Ethics and Governance the Global Environment
• Quantitative Analysis in Finance • Financial Regulation
• Corporate Finance • Capstone Seminar Series
Note that all modules count towards
• Dissertation
the final award classification.
“Very knowledgeable, professional
teaching staff. NCI offers a convenient
location with a relaxed environment.”
Student Profile
Darren Freemantle
Finance Graduate
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND 7
17MASTER OF ARTS IN HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CIPD)
FA C T F I L E Course Description
This intensive course has been developed This award will allow transfer to level
Delivery in consultation with the Chartered 9 research degrees and in some cases
Blended (Online with some face-to- Institute of Personnel and Development progression to taught doctoral courses
face classes). See page 4 for more (CIPD). at level 10 on the NFQ. Students who
information. successfully complete the first 3 semesters
The programme aims to develop an of the course may choose to exit the course
Application at that time with the award of Postgraduate
in-depth understanding of the core
Apply online at www.ncirl.ie Diploma in Arts in HRM.
disciplines in the area of human resources
(HR). It recognises that HR must operate
Part-time Schedule
in challenging and dynamic business Entry Requirements
Indicative Schedule environments that are constantly Applicants are required to hold a minimum
Tuesday and Thursday 18.00 - 21.00 changing and seeks to enable students to of a 2.2 honours degree in either a cognate or
plus some Saturday workshops deliver effective business solutions that non-cognate area at level 8 on the National
optimise the people resources of their Framework of Qualifications. The college
Duration organisation. operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential
2 years: 5 semesters;
Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning non-
3 semesters in year 1 Combined with a practitioner recognised graduates with extensive professional
and 2 semesters in year 2
qualification in the area of HRM, namely experience and other prior qualifications may
Start Date
CIPD, this course is geared towards people also be considered for the course.
Sept 2021 wishing to continue or progress in their
professional development in HR or wider Laptop Requirement
Fees roles in the organisation. All students applying to NCI must have
Year 1: € 7,250
access to a laptop that will allow them to
Year 2: € 1,850 Block teaching is used to provide attend classes online and, where relevant,
Total fee: €9,100 the opportunity for more in-depth
(Fees revised annually) to participate in on-campus learning. Some
development of knowledge within students may be able to avail of the Student
modules. An applied approach to Laptop Loan Scheme, subject to eligibility.
Full-time Schedule teaching is used within the programme See page 71 for more information.
with lectures interspersed with exercises,
Indicative Schedule use of case study analysis, group activities
Students need to be available
in class, debate on contemporary issues as
09.00-21.00 Monday - Friday
(Class days and times vary)
well as independent learning.
Duration Who is the course for?
This course is aimed primarily at
September Starts individuals seeking an academic
1 year taught plus a final qualification at postgraduate level while
dissertation: 2 semesters also wishing to advance their career to
(Sep-Dec and Jan-May) assume positions at senior management
Dissertation due in August
level with a specific focus on human
January Starts
resource management.
(where available and subject to
numbers)1 year taught plus a final Award and Progression
dissertation: 2 semesters The Master of Arts in Human Resource
(Jan-May and Sep-Dec)
Management is awarded by QQI at
Dissertation due in May the
following year
level 9 on the National Framework of
Qualifications. Graduates with relevant
EU Fee work experience will be eligible to
€7,900 total fees apply for Chartered Membership of the
(EU/Ireland applicants) Chartered Institute of Personnel and
(Fees revised annually) Development (CIPD) after successful
completion of the first 3 semesters. A
Spread the cost with membership fee will be payable directly
our direct debit plan
to CIPD.
18 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDCOURSE CONTENT PART-TIME
ADDITIONAL
• Leading and Managing INFORMATION
• Human Resource Management in a
Strategic Business Context
• People Resourcing Year 1
• International HRM Semesters 1, 2 and 3
Tuesday and Thursday 18.00 - 21.00 plus
• Employment Law
some Saturday workshops.
• Employee Relations
• Talent Development Year 2
• Mediation and Conflict Management Semester 1
• Research Methods 3 full Saturdays or 6 Thursday evening sessions.
• Dissertation
Semester 2
The course content as shown above is Workshops based around research topics.
for indicative purposes. The college
reserves the right to re-order the Each student is allocated an individual supervisor during the
schedule of modules offered. second year of study. It should be noted that the final semester
of the course requires a high level of independent learning in
Note: all modules count towards the order to complete the dissertation.
final award classification.
Additional Information
The Master of Arts in HRM comprises 5 semesters of study:
Year 1
. Semester 1 (Sept to the end of Dec)
. Semester 2 (Jan to early May)
. Semester 3 (May to July)
Year 2
. Semester 4 (Sept to Jan)
. Semester 5
“Studying at NCI can help
you get not just any job but
the right job.”
Student Profile
Jennifer Kwan
Human Resources Graduate
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND 19POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARTS IN
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CIPD)
This course uniquely allows Award and Progression
FA C T F I L E students to study over three The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
consecutive semesters within one in Human Resource Management is
awarded by QQI at level 9 on the National
Part-time Schedule calendar year to receive the award Framework of Qualifications. Graduates
of Postgraduate Diploma in Arts with relevant work experience will be
Delivery in Human Resource Management. eligible to apply for Chartered Membership
Blended (Online with some
face-to-face classes). Graduates who successfully of the Chartered Institute of Personnel
See page 4 for more complete the course may be and Development (CIPD) for which a
information. membership fee will be payable directly to
eligible to apply for Chartered CIPD. Students who successfully complete
Application Membership of the Chartered the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in HRM
Apply online at Institute of Personnel and have the option of continuing their studies
www.ncirl.ie Development (CIPD). to receive the award of Master of Arts in
HRM.
Indicative Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday Course Description
18.00 - 21.00 plus some This intensive course has been developed Entry Requirements
Saturday workshops in consultation with the Chartered Applicants are required to hold a minimum
Institute of Personnel and Development of a 2.2 honours degree in either a cognate
Duration (CIPD). The programme aims to develop or non-cognate area at level 8 on the
1 calendar year; 39 weeks, 3 an in-depth understanding of the core National Framework of Qualifications.
taught semesters The college operates a Recognition of
disciplines in the area of human resources
September to end of July Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme
(HR). It recognises that HR must operate
in challenging and dynamic business meaning non-graduates with extensive
Start Date
Sept 2021 environments that are constantly professional experience and other prior
changing and seeks to enable students to qualifications may also be considered for
Fees deliver effective business solutions that the course.
€7,250 per annum optimise the people resources of their
(Fees revised annually) organisation. Laptop Requirement
All students applying to NCI must have
Spread the cost with
Combined with a practitioner-recognised access to a laptop that will allow them
our direct debit plan qualification in the area of HRM, namely to attend classes online and, where
CIPD, this course is geared towards people relevant, to participate in on-campus
wishing to continue or progress in their learning. Some students may be able to
professional development in HR or wider avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme,
roles in the organisation. subject to eligibility. See page 71 for more
information.
Block teaching is used to provide
the opportunity for more in-depth Additional Information
development of knowledge within The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
modules. An applied approach to in HRM comprises
teaching is used within the programme 3 semesters of study:
with lectures interspersed with exercises, . Semester 1 (Sept to the end of Dec)
use of case study analysis, group activities . Semester 2 (Jan to early May)
in class, debate on contemporary issues as . Semester 3 (May to July)
well as independent learning.
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed primarily at
individuals seeking an academic
qualification at postgraduate level while
also wishing to advance their career to
assume positions at a senior management
level with a specific focus on human
resource management.
20 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDCOURSE CONTENT
. Leading and Managing Those students who transfer onto the MA in HRM
. Human Resource Management in course will be required to complete an additional
a Strategic Business Context semester consisting of a research methods module
. People Resourcing and a minor dissertation. This award will allow
. International HRM transfer to level 9 research degrees and in some
. Employment Law cases progression to taught doctoral courses at
. Employee Relations level 10 on the NFQ.
. Talent Development
. Investigating a Business Issue from a HR Perspective The course content as shown here is for indicative
(essential for CIPD membership for those wishing to purposes.
exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in HRM and
no desire to progress onto the MA in HRM) The college reserves the right to re-order the
OR schedule of modules offered.
. Mediation and Conflict Management
Note that all modules count towards the final award
classification.
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND 21SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
UNDERGRADUATE
22BA (Hons) in Psychology
BA (Hons) in Business Management
BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management Strategy and Practice
CIPD Diploma in People Management (Human Resource Management)
CIPD Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development
Certificate in Business Analysis
Leaders for Change Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management
23BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) IN
PSYCHOLOGY
Course Description
FA C T F I L E Psychology is the fascinating study of the
human mind and seeks to understand how
NCI’s psychology course has been
accredited by the Psychological Society
we think, act and feel. In this degree you will of Ireland (PSI). This approval enables
Part-time Schedule look at compelling questions such as: What graduates to apply for professional
shapes our personality? How do children postgraduate courses in such specialisms
Delivery
develop and learn? What influences our as clinical, educational, occupational and
Blended (Online with some
face-to-face classes).
well-being? Why do we sometimes forget counselling psychology. If you have an
See page 4 for more things? What gives some teams an edge interest in human behaviour and wish
information. over others? to open up a range of careers then this
course will be tremendously rewarding
The psychology degree at NCI will set you and valuable.
Application on an amazing journey of discovery. It will
Apply online at www.ncirl.ie also equip you for a range of careers. Your
Who is the course for?
Schedule degree could see you eventually working
The course will appeal to students who are
Two evenings per week and in a number of clinical and psychological
curious about the human mind and who
some Saturday workshops in settings, or alternatively in business areas
wish to work in a variety of related fields.
year 4 such as marketing, management and
human resources, in sports, education, and
Duration social work among others. It is a degree that Award and Progression
4 years; 2 semesters gives you a variety of career choices and the On completion you will receive a QQI BA
of 13 weeks each per year
option of further postgraduate study. (Honours) in Psychology at level 8 on the
National Framework of Qualifications,
Start Date
Working with our dedicated and accredited by PSI. Upon successful
Sept 2021
experienced psychology faculty, you completion of the BA (Hons) in Psychology,
Fees will gain a solid grounding in the core graduates who have acquired the
€4,000 per annum areas of psychology, including cognitive appropriate entry requirements can apply
(Fees revised annually) psychology, personality and individual to progress to postgraduate programmes
differences, lifespan development, social at level 9 on the National Framework of
psychology, research methods and Qualifications such as the MA in HRM or
biological psychology, as well as specialised MSc programmes at National College of
Spread the cost with
our direct debit plan topics such as workplace psychology, Ireland, as well as clinical, educational,
criminal psychology and cyberpsychology. occupational and counselling psychology
at other venues.
You will cover major theoretical
perspectives, including those of Freud, Jung Entry Requirements
and Pavlov, and will be encouraged to apply Typically applicants will have completed
these theories to the world around you a full level 5 award, with applicants
through an interesting range of projects considered based on relevant work and
and assignments. Studying psychology will other experience. Applicants under 23 will
take you through some of the darker and be assessed based on Leaving Certificate
dazzling aspects of the human condition. or equivalent.
This degree will give you an excellent, broad
knowledge in psychology, and the ability to Laptop Requirement
later specialise in the areas you most enjoy. All students applying to NCI must have
access to a laptop that will allow them
As a graduate of this course you will: to attend classes online and, where
• Understand the principles of psychology relevant, to participate in on-campus
and gain a broad understanding of learning. Some students may be able to
human behaviour avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme,
• Learn how to critically analyse psychology subject to eligibility. See page 71 for more
problems and how to conduct scientific information.
research
• Apply your knowledge of psychology to
the workplace, the community and society
24 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDEmployment
The degree is recognised by the
Psychological Society of Ireland and
therefore allows graduates to apply
for further graduate training within
psychology in areas including:
• Organisational Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Counselling Psychology
Completion of the degree will also
facilitate graduates in entering many
other professions including human
resources, recruitment, management,
consultancy and marketing.
COURSE CONTENT This programme is delivered in three stages over four years.
YEAR 1 YEAR 3
• Applied Introduction and History of Psychology • Applied Statistics
• Introduction to Research Methods • Coaching Psychology
• Social Psychology • Psychology of Learning and Behaviour Analysis
• Lifespan Development • Applied Research Methods
• Psychology Labs
YEAR 2
• Cognitive Psychology YEAR 4
• Introduction to Statistics • Clinical Psychology
• Personality and Individual Differences • Applied Developmental Psychology
• Biological Bases of Behaviour • Health Psychology
• Workplace Psychology
• Cyberpsychology
• Criminal Psychology
• Final Project
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND 25BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) IN
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Complete your degree
Complete your degree in 2 years
Course Description
FA C T F I L E This honours degree programme will give you
the knowledge and skills required for all areas
Typically the schedule would be:
of business management. You will cover all Stage 1
Part-time Schedule the latest thinking and how it contributes to Block One
organisational success. September to mid-December 2021
Delivery
Blended (Online with some Break
face-to-face classes). You will gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide Block Two
See page 4 for more range of management and general business Mid-January to mid-late April 2022
information. issues, theory, practice, and development. Break
You will also learn to appreciate wider factors
Application impacting business decision making such as
Apply online at www.ncirl.ie the organisation culture, entrepreneurship and
Stage 2
Block Three
Indicative Schedule the external economic environment.
Mid-May to end of July 2022/beginning
Two evenings per week plus of August Break
some Saturdays 09.00 -17.00 Students come from a variety of organisations
Block Four
and the course helps you understand the
Duration Mid-September to mid-December 2022
implications of different business contexts and
Three stages over 2 years Break
varied stakeholders on the management of
Start Date business.
Stage 3
Sept 2021
The course will progress you through an in- Block Five
Fees depth knowledge of business management Mid-January to end-April 2023
€4,000 per stage from its basic operational foundations to Break
Full degree the more strategic level, and inform you Block Six
encompasses 3 stages of emerging new issues in this sphere. Our May to August 2023
(Fees revised annually) experienced faculty and the block delivery
nature of the programme enables the course Who is the course for?
to offer you an interesting range of business This part-time course is aimed at people working
Spread the cost with
our direct debit plan assignments that will see you critically in business and management areas or intending to
assessing approaches taken in work examples move into them.
and case studies. This emphasis on practical
assignments together with expert industry Award and Progression
guest lecturers and a range of online materials This programme is designed to offer learners the
will make for a fulfilling learning experience. maximum of flexibility with different entry and exit
points and awards. This allows learners to stage
How is the course delivered? their studies as suits them best.
This course is designed to radically change the
experience of part-time study, with the learner The full Bachelor of Arts Honours in Business
no longer bound to traditional academic Management is awarded by QQI at level 8 on the
semesters that are more suited to full-time National Framework of Qualifications. This award
students. will allow progression to level 9 courses on the NFQ
such as NCI’s MA in Human Resource Management.
The course is delivered over three stages
with each stage consisting of a block of However, students may exit after completing stage
11 to 13 weeks with a short break built in 1 (60 credits) and receive a Certificate in Business
after completion of each block and over the Management at level 6, or after completing stage
summer period. Submissions deadlines and 2 (120 credits) and receive a Diploma in Business
exams may fall within the break period. Management at level 7 awarded by QQI on the NFQ.
This course is supported with online materials
that supplement classroom-based lectures. If you exit with a minor award you can still return
This gives students the opportunity to meet- later to finish the whole degree – you set the pace.
up in the college and speak directly with
lecturers.
26 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDEntry Requirements
The course is designed to appeal to those at work
or seeking to re-enter the workforce. There are no
specific academic requirements with applicants
considered based on work and other experience.
Applicants under 23 will be assessed based on
Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Note that applicants with a Certificate in First
Line Management or a Certificate in Retail
Management will get exemptions from some
modules in stage 1.
Any applicant with substantial experience may be
eligible for module exemptions, you can apply by
showing evidence of prior learning based on your
employment experience.
Laptop Requirement
All students applying to NCI must have access
to a laptop that will allow them to attend classes
online and, where relevant, to participate in on-
campus learning. Some students may be able to
avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme, subject
to eligibility. See page 71 for more information.
COURSE CONTENT
STAGE 1 STAGE 3
• Business Management Practice • Distribution and Channel Management
• Leadership and Influencing • Managing Productivity
• Working with People • Strategic Management
• Introduction to Statistics • Business Statistics and Analytics for Decision Making
• Aspects of Business Law • Change Management
• Financial Accounting • Economic and Social Policy
• Economics of the World • Operations Planning and Design
STAGE 2
!
• Marketing
This course is delivered with online lectures and online
• Business Economics
learning materials and, subject to guidelines, supported
• Employment Law
by classroom-based learning events. This gives students
• Management Accounting
the opportunity to meet up in the college and speak
• Entrepreneurship
directly with lecturers and fellow learners.
• Technology for Business
• HRM in the Business Framework
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