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This programme assumes no prior knowledge of IT, Business or Management topics, but does assume the capacity for study and rapid development associated with an honours degree graduate. Candidates should have a minimum 2.2 grade, honours (level 8) degree. In exceptional circumstances, consideration will be given to candidates who do not hold a primary degree but who do have significant relevant work experience, at least three years of which must be in a management position.

Applications for all Maynooth University postgraduate programmes must be made online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) at www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity 

PAC Code
MH84D

The following documents should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

Helpful information and guides to making an application, uploading documents, and accepting an offer are available at this link: How to apply.

The programme is intensive and fast-paced, bringing students on a high growth learning experience across the 12 months of the programme. Modules are delivered over two semesters (September-May) with the Business Research Project / Placement Project conducted between May and August. The programme will generally be delivered through lectures, presentations, and intensive workshops, typically in blocks of two full days every two weeks, followed by less structured supervision contact over the third (summer) semester.

Themes may include:

Duration: 1 year full-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

IT - ENABLED INNOVATION The MSc in IT-Enabled Innovation is primarily for graduates of any discipline who wish to pursue a career in digital transformation in the private, public, and other sectors of the economy. This programme utilises the educational resources provided by the School of Business and the knowledge found at the Innovation Value Institute (IVI) - a research centre within the university - to respond to the need for educational offerings in the management and governance of both established IT systems and new digital technologies.  Over the years, IVI has built up a wealth of expertise on what constitutes the essential management and governance difficulties facing digital technologies today and how these challenges can be met by working with leading industry partners in Ireland and abroad.  The guiding philosophy for this course is based on the idea that work, processes, and the systemic characteristics of intra- and inter-organisational activities and connections are inextricably linked with IT or digital technology and cannot be separated from them. This perspective emphasises the systemic relationships, interdependencies, and work context. In this socio-technical view, business and IT are intertwined, and work and business processes that are supported by IT are viewed as one.  This highly renowned program is altered annually due to the quick speed of IT innovation, and its worth is recognised in the fact that it has been shortlisted for the Irish Postgraduate Course of the Year Awards in two categories for both 2018 and 2019.  Course Commences September entry Additional Resources  Please check out the Postgraduate Open Day Page for details on our upcoming open days and postgraduate information and resources shared at previous open days which includes information on fees, funding, scholarships and student life. What our Graduates say? “I chose this course because I would like to be more competitive on the labour market.  The IVI expert’s guest lecture on IT governance was a real highlight.” Yuliia Yehorova “This course enhanced my education and became a fundamental part of my career journey.  It is one of very few courses stays relevant for a long period in IT.”  Jonathan D’Arcy   Note: all students register for MI6274 (Business Consulting Project (BCP)) at online registration at the start of this programme. There may be an opportunity to change to either MI6275 (placement project) or MI6277 (dissertation) at the start of semester two - this is dependent on individual student progress in semester one. The School of Business will provide further details during semester one.  MNITF6 - IT - ENABLED INNOVATION Credits: 90 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS THROUGH RESEARCH MI6273 5 Year-Long ANALYTICS LIVE MI6228 10 2 BUSINESS CONSULTING PROJECT (BCP) MI6274 25 Year-Long CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MI6272 10 1 DIGITAL BUSINESS MI6241 5 1 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE MI6233 10 1 DISRUPTIVE & EMERGING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES MI6234 10 2 DISSERTATION MI6277 25 Year-Long FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MI6271 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS MI6243 5 2 PLACEMENT PROJECT MI6275 25 Year-Long STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MI6242 5 1

Programme Director Dr Zohreh Pourzofaghar
Tel + 353 1 708 3609 / + 353 1 474 7514 / + 353 1 708 3703
Email  zohreh.pourzolfaghar@mu.ie / business@mu.ie
Website www.maynoothuniversity.ie/school-business
Address School of Business, 3rd Floor, TSI Building, North Campus, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 WK26.

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Students graduating from this programme will have a distinctive and career defining capability. They are afforded a unique opportunity to explore and address current critical IT-Enabled Innovation challenges - learning from the lessons of many leading global organisations. The programme contributes to the career development needs of current and future IT executives in both public and private sector organisations. The teaching material takes a broad, cross-sectoral, and international approach.

This programme also offers students the opportunity to work with leading companies either as a consultant, through a business research project or some students will complete an industry placement. The success of this course is reflected in a recent survey we conducted which showed 100% of respondents in full time employment, with over 80% of these in managerial roles. Some of the roles our graduates fill include Business Analyst, Process and Governance Co-coordinator, Marketing Executive, Director, Senior IT Project Manager, Games Development Advisor and Sales Executive.

This course also provides graduates with the tools to continue their professional development long after they graduate through a specially designed Career Planning and Development module.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site