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| This programme is for students who would like to solve business problems through quantitative data analytics. Organisations today realise that data analytics is a critical competitive capability to survive in the new era of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence. Businesses now have abundance of data at their disposal generated from traditional functions such as sales and operations, but also, more recently, from social media and the Internet of Things. That has made the volumes and variety of data of value to businesses very large, effectively dubbed as the Big Data era. Mining data and finding insights of value to businesses is a crucial process to move from raw and seemingly messy data, to organised insights supporting evidence-based management. For example, classifying free-text tweets of consumers opinions of a certain company’s product into positive, neutral and negative sentiments can help the company identify potential issues and deal with them in a proactive manner. This MSc in Business Analytics is for graduates with degrees that include quantitative techniques such business, management, mathematics, physics, and others, who would be interested in applying quantitative analytics in business, including in commercial, governmental and non-governmental organisations. The Big Data analytics market is set to grow with a rise in demand for data analytics jobs. This programme enables students to bridge their business analytics skills gaps and get ready to contribute to this exciting and growing data-based economy. 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. Autumn School The programme offers a preparatory Autumn School to prepare students from different backgrounds to arrive at basic levels of business, maths & statistics, and programming for business analytics. The date for this is normally in the last 2 weeks of August. Course Commences
September entry
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. | MNAF6 - BUSINESS ANALYTICS | Credits: 90 Not compulsory:  | If you are interested in a business career but did not take an undergraduate degree in business, then this is the programme for you. This MSc introduces students to a range of business management topics, including organisational behaviour, global operations, finance, strategy, marketing, international business, career planning and development, sustainability in business and research techniques. We start at a foundational level and rapidly escalate to develop student knowledge to the level of postgraduate expertise. A variety of teaching approaches are applied across the programme to help participants to develop a clear career strategy that will increase their employability in the short-term, and sustainable success in the long term. This MSc provides key business learning to non-business graduates (and experienced professionals who do not have an undergraduate degree). Through its course content and programme delivery, our students access leading business thinking, apply contemporary management theory and practices, and research business solutions through team and individual assignments and a Business Consultancy Project/Dissertation or Placement. 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. Course Commences September entry What our Graduates say? “The MSc in Business Management is an excellent course. Overall, the topics covered have proven extremely valuable in my working career. It provides a well-rounded overview of business while learning from experienced professionals. The placement pathway has been valuable for me, in obtaining a full-time role. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in furthering their studies”. Paddy Pender
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. | MNBF6 - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The MSc in Climate Change at Maynooth University is offered to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to enable them to undertake analysis of both global and Irish-related climate change science, impacts and policies. The course provides a well-integrated and encompassing programme of taught modules such as, The Ocean and Climate Change, Detection, Attribution and Decision making, Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation, which reflect the major themes of climate change, together with essential technical training in modelling and analysis and are designed to nurture independent and critical thinking on climate change issues. Students gain applied knowledge working with industry stakeholders on proposed dissertation topics on real world problems. This ensures that societally relevant research topics meet stakeholder needs and that students develop links with potential employers. Why do this course at Maynooth University? * The Maynooth University MSc Climate Change is the leading national and a leading international postgraduate course on climate change. * Staff are internationally recognised experts and leaders in their field. * Students are provided with their own dedicated computer lab, equipped with all software (Geographical Information Systems, Statistical Downscaling, Hydrological Models etc.) Commences
September | GYC600 - CLIMATE CHANGE | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The MSc in Data Science and Analytics is a 12-month conversion course (new in 2017) designed to give students the knowledge and skills to collect, process analyse and visualise data in order to extract useful information, explore patterns and evaluate models. The course is a collaboration between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science and the National Centre for Geocomputation. Commences
September | MTDSF6 - DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The MSc in Design Innovation is the first of its kind in Europe. Utilising a blend of theory and practice you will learn the necessary skills to become a leader in design innovation, developing smart, novel, winning innovation concepts. Celebrating 10 years of Design Innovation - graduate profiles Through our unique multi-disciplinary approach, combining design, ethnography, psychology, engineering and business, you will learn the methods necessary to research, acquire, analyse and present actionable innovation concepts. The MSc in Design Innovation matches actionable insights with organisational strategies and capabilities to deliver differentiating and competitive solutions. While suited for anyone aspiring to be an effective radical innovator, it directly prepares graduates for the roles in innovation leadership, innovation management, product management, strategic marketing, market research, design strategy and new product or service development. Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide variety of sectors such as design, manufacturing, IT, web design, media and all areas of the public services. We welcome participants from various disciplinary backgrounds, including graduates of social sciences, anthropology, design, business, computer science or engineering. Graduates of other disciplines are also invited to apply. We particularly welcome mature applicants through our Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) stream who have gained knowledge and skills through industry experience. Our RPL policy facilitates a review of the professional skills and relevant life experience of applicants without significant academic qualifications, but who have equivalent learning achievements which adequately prepare them for the programme. ”The Masters in Design Innovation proved to be a real turning point for my career. It allowed me to rediscover the crucial elements of insight-led, user-centred design, & in doing so, gave me the skills & opportunity to work on innovative solutions for some of the world’s biggest companies.” Michael Torrans, Innovation Services Design Lead Associate Manager, Accenture “The decision to study the MSc in Design Innovation has been invaluable for my career. It has given me the confidence to tackle complex problems in my own work using design thinking. The course has shifted my mindset to be more experimental & collaborative in my work.” Lydia Ward, UX Researcher, Genesys “I studied part-time over two years while continuing to work. It was a great opportunity to upskill with like-minded people from diverse backgrounds. The teaching is superb, the course content is fresh, & I worked on exciting industry-led team projects as part of each module.” Claire Lillis, Programme Manager, Aerogen Dianne Hassett- MSc Design Innovation graduate.
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-profiles/diane-hassett Commences
September | PDIF6 - DESIGN INNOVATION | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The MSc Digital Marketing is strongly connected to industry and what is happening in marketing today. The programme develops the critical and analytical capabilities of participants through a series of modules that engages them with not only the latest research but also key insights from the practice of digital marketing. The programme aims to provide participants with knowledge and experience of both tactical and strategic use of digital marketing. Participants will learn how to analyse complex data for informed decision-making and develop practical skills in content creation, campaign development and data analysis using a range of techniques and digital products. The use of digital, while important, is only part of the arsenal of tools and techniques available to a marketer and this programme will ensure that the participant can apply the appropriate digital messaging in conjunction with traditional marketing messaging. Defining digital marketing is challenging. It is more than just putting an ad on Facebook or hiring an Instagram influencer or even creating a viral TikTok. Digital Marketing is now embedded in all the ways that customers interact with a business and therefore it integrates online, offline and omnichannel experiences and empowers organisations with a data-driven approach to identify and manage customers' journeys. Learning how to manage this complex world and understand the insights that analysing the large volume of data it generates is key to understanding digital marketing. Course Commences September entry
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. | MNDMF6 - DIGITAL MARKETING | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The MSc Economics is a stimulating and challenging programme that provides international quality training in Economics and Econometrics. Through a combination of theoretical principles and empirical tools, the programme emphasises ‘problem solving’ and equips successful graduates with economic, quantitative and communication skills that are highly sought by employers in the public and private sectors. Recent graduates have taken up positions at institutions like the Central Bank of Ireland, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES) and the Central Statistics Office, while others have pursued careers in economic consultancy, economic development, retail and investment banking, financial services and fund management. Some continue to PhD programmes to pursue an academic career. The diverse career paths reflect the adaptability and flexibility of our graduates. The department offers four partial scholarships for entry to this programme. See here for details. Check out testimonials from our graduates at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics/our-graduates. Commences: September | ECTE600 - ECONOMICS | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The Master’s in Environmental Psychology aims to ensure graduates develop a critical understanding of how our actions shape the world and how our environments impact upon us. Environmental psychology is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the interplay between individuals and their surroundings. In addition to expert contributions from a range of sub-disciplines in psychology (e.g. cognitive, health, clinical, and research), contributions from geography, digital technology and environmental science are integral to the programme. The recognition of the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and the UN Sustainable Development Goals provide an appropriate global backdrop to this programme. Key topics include social and climate justice, nature-based therapies and mental health, nature-based solutions and sustainability, ecological and personal thriving, and innovation in our assessment of the environment as a facilitator, shaper and consequence of human behaviours. The Masters also ‘puts environmental psychology in its place’ locally; highlighting the unique Maynooth Green Campus initiative and other natural assets including the Royal Canal Greenway. EU projects such as GoGreenRoutes on urban health are among the interlinked activities that offer opportunities for knowledge-sharing. Note: Course is subject to minimum enrolment. | PSENF6 - ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | Finance is a stimulating and challenging discipline that offers a wide range of exciting and dynamic careers across the financial industry. Our MSc Finance has been designed to produce graduates that meet the demands of employers. The application of finance theory to real-world problems is a consistent theme running through our modules. Extensive use of real-world data is a feature of all taught modules as we seek to integrate theory with real-world practice. The programme offers an extensive training in the core areas of finance, such as Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance and Valuation, Derivatives Securities and Financial Risk Analysis, while also offering a Finance Live module, which will bring financial market participants and real financial market challenges to the classroom, giving students an experience of critically evaluating real-world situations and solving problems. A novel Summer School in Data Management and Analytics in Finance is designed to provide students with practical experience in software used across the industry. In combination, these modules deliver skills that will positively differentiate our graduates in the job market. 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. Course Commences September entry | FNF6 - FINANCE | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | Given the wider development of Citizen GIS and an increased public awareness and knowledge of the power and value of spatial data, vastly increased amounts of such data from different sources are now available to researchers. However, in order to turn these data into useful information, they must be efficiently managed, processed and analysed before being displayed in a comprehensible format. Geographical Information Systems and the associated field of Remote Sensing greatly aid us in such tasks. The course is equally split between both parts - GIS and Remote Sensing - with four core modules introducing the theory and practice of both subject at an introductory and advanced level. Geographical Information Systems or GIS as they are better known, are widely used in a wide variety of subject fields across the physical and social sciences and even in the humanities, with applicability in everything from archaeology and astronomy to geomorphology and globalisation to soil science and social planning. Remote Sensing – the analysis and interpretation of aerial and satellite imagery – has transformed the manner in which we view the Earth. The synoptic view of the Earth that it has given us has greatly improved our understanding of atmospheric and oceanic processes, sustained environmental management and the interaction of humans with the natural world. It is now a standard research tool in many fields such as geology, geography, pollution control, agriculture and climatology. Additional optional modules in Programming, Spatial Databases and Marine Remote Sensing are also available to students who want to develop the technical side more fully, though the course has a strong applied flavour throughout. In addition, all students complete a work placement in the summer months which allows them to gain valuable practical experience to test and develop the skills learnt across the course. The MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing is accredited by both the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in the UK. Graduates of this MSc are eligible to proceed along the pathway to become Chartered Geomatics Surveyors. Aims of the Course - To provide highly qualified, motivated graduates who have been trained in Geographical Information Systems, Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing and who can apply the information technology skills they obtain. - To produce marketable graduates who will make significant contributions to GIS and RS application areas including; industry, government, academia, the community and voluntary sector and other public and private bodies. - To provide an understanding of Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, the technology involved and its applications for specific investigations. Commences
September (*optional courses may start ahead of the formal term date). | GYA600 - GEOGRAP.INFORMATION SYSTEMS & REMOTE SENSING | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | This programme represents an innovative development in higher degree options in the biological sciences. It is targeted at biological and health science graduates who are interested in the major challenges in health and development today and who wish to broaden their understanding of immunology, its importance in global health and the factors that impact on immunological intervention strategies in health and disease. An important component of the course covers emerging and reemerging diseases including diseases of poverty
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September | BLE600 - IMMUNOLOGY & GLOBAL HEALTH | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | This programme is designed for the business graduates who want to pursue an international career and develop a global mindset to achieve international or global career success. Are you thinking about working for an international organisation or multinational firm in Ireland or overseas? Perhaps you already do and would like to acquire tools and skills to move your career to the next level. This programme will give you in-depth knowledge of international business and allow you to experience what it is like to work in a multinational organisation. Students in this programme develop the capacity for high-level analysis of firm internationalisation, international trade, investment, strategy and management, and gain an appreciation of the multinational firm, its environment and the activities of the international manager. You will gain exposure to different functional areas of the international business and experience real challenges first-hand. It will give postgraduate students advanced knowledge of international business, by developing your academic knowledge, analytical and professional skills with the aim of preparing you for work in a variety of international organisational settings. 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 at Maynooth. Course Commences
September entry
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. | MNIBF6 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | 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 programme 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: | This course is intended to introduce graduates in mathematics to current ideas and methods at the forefront of modern mathematical research. The topics vary from year to year but include modules in analysis, algebra and geometry. | MTF6 - MATHEMATICS | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The MSc Psychology is intended for students who wish to pursue a professional career in psychology, who have already studied at least 60 credits of psychology in their undergraduate degree but who do not currently hold an undergraduate qualification that confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. This intensive course is designed to provide a pre-professional qualification equivalent to a bachelor degree in psychology and, as such, offers a conversion route for graduates who hold an honours degree in Psychological Studies or equivalent. Emphasis is on psychological research methods and analytic techniques, professional ethics, and applied research experience. For more information, please visit our FAQ page. Please check this page before emailing your query, as most of the information requested of us is contained here.
Note re. PS650 Depending on what has been studied previously, some students may be required to register to module PS650 (Introduction to Psychological Research Methods). PS650 will not be available at online registration. If registration to it is necessary, the Department will discuss this with individual students and organise their registration. | PSF6 - M.SC. PSYCHOLOGY (CONVERSION) | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The MSc in Robotics and Embedded AI at Maynooth University equips graduates from computing, engineering, and related disciplines with specialized expertise in designing and controlling intelligent machines. This multidisciplinary program blends computing, electronics, and mechanical engineering to address the complex challenges of robotics and embedded artificial intelligence. The program emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and practical problem-solving. Each semester features a combination of individual and team projects, allowing students to develop both independent problem-solving skills and collaborative expertise: the first semester focuses on design thinking and innovation, the second semester highlights system realization and evaluation, and the third semester is dedicated to an independent research project, conducted in partnership with industry or within the university's robotics research group. These projects ensure that students gain hands-on experience applying advanced theories and methodologies in robotics. The MSc program leverages Maynooth University's strong foundation in Computer Science and Robotics and Intelligent Devices undergraduate programs. Many advanced modules from these programs are included, along with specialized topics such as deep learning, augmented reality, human-robot interaction, robotics ethics, and cognitive robotics. Students from diverse academic backgrounds can benefit from tailored pathways: - Computing graduates will gain an understanding of engineering principles, including control theory, robotics, and digital signal processing.
- Engineering or robotics graduates will focus on advanced computing topics, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Graduates will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of robotics and embedded AI, grounded in cutting-edge theory and research. They will also develop transferable skills in design thinking, teamwork, and innovation, demonstrated through their completion of a research project addressing real-world challenges. This program prepares students for impactful careers in industries ranging from technology and healthcare to agriculture and advanced manufacturing.
Commencing September 2024 - indicative content, may be subject to change. 6 of the available modules are compulsory for all students. These are marked compulsory below. Students who completed their undergraduate degree at Maynooth University will have already completed some of the other modules listed and cannot take them again. Please follow the registration instructions for your cohort: RID cohort: register for the 6 compulsory modules plus CS404; CS422 and one of CS417 or EE655. CS cohort: register for the 6 compulsory modules plus EE401 and EE655. | RAIF6 - ROBOTICS AND EMBEDDED AI | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The M.Sc. in Social Research is an innovative taught one year Master's programme. The programme is full time with teaching concentrated on two days a week. The M.Sc. combines advanced education in research methods by internationally recognised experts; modules on how research engages with policy and politics and on the latest research debates on key policy and societal issues, taught by a range of specialists drawing on their expertise and direct experience; and a research project, undertaken in collaboration with external agencies and/or groups. The M.Sc. is aimed at: - Graduates in the social sciences or related fields who want to develop their research skills and seek research-based employment;
- People currently in employment who want to upskill their research capabilities;
- People who want to proceed to further postgraduate study such as M.Litt or PhD.
Through a range of compulsory and elective modules, practical assignments and a research thesis, the M.Sc. provides students with: - KNOWLEDGE to understand how theory and data helps us to understand the major social issues of our time;
- SKILLS to design and execute research projects, to analyse data, and communicate findings;
- CAPACITY to develop and manage research relationships and partnerships and engage with policy actors in the public, civic and private sectors.
It will teach you how to: - Manage a research project;
- Use quantitative, qualitative and digital methods to design and conduct social research;
- Analyse primary and secondary data collected using a range of techniques and data analysis programmes;
- Engage in various ways with external stakeholders, policymakers and civic and political actors;
- Formulate and present results and findings to a wide range of audiences.
The MSc in Social Research at MU Sociology provides hands-on training in research skills with real-world data, and instruction from internationally recognised staff with a passion for evidence-based research. You will work with real-world data, gaining familiarity with the toolkit of modern data-driven social research. The M.Sc. programme consists of 4 modules on research methods (including qualitative, quantitative and digital methods); a module on research and policy engagement, where researchers discuss their own engagements with policy worlds and how to understand them; and a module on societal challenges, where research specialists discuss the latest research debates on key issues such as climate change, digital lives, inequalities, democratic institutions and more. Our department is well known for its engagement in policy, political and societal dialogues and for its long practice of ‘public sociology’. Students also complete a major thesis or work-based research under the supervision of our expert staff from MU Sociology, where they put to practice the research design and management skills they learned, typically in collaboration with an external agency and ideally as part of a research team.
Not running 2024-25. Re-commencing 2025-26 - module selection will be added before September 2025 registration | SOSRF6 - SOCIAL RESEARCH | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | This MSc programme caters for students who want to concentrate on technical aspects of the music and creative industries. It covers the areas of music application development, audio signal processing, sound synthesis, acoustics, and computer programming. It is taught in the state-of-the-art facilities of the Music Technology Laboratory of the Music Department. Click here for brochure MSc in Sound and Music Computing
| MUSCF6 - SOUND AND MUSIC COMPUTING | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The MSc Strategic Marketing is focused on developing high-level knowledge and skills in marketing. Marketing is more than just an organisational function. It is a customer-centric, enterprise-wide set of processes, systems and activities that connect firms and customers in a dynamic global marketplace. This global marketplace is interconnected and one of the underlying themes in this programme is that of relationships. While marketing is partially transactional, deep long-lasting relationships are a feature of marketing practice. Relationship concepts underpin this programme through consideration of issues such as sales management in an international environment, increasingly important in a globalised business climate and the value of analytics to help organisations understand the big data environment in which firms operate. Consumers today are more discriminating and perceptive. This programme will develop your understanding of how consumers make decisions in the current environment. 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. Course Commences
September entry Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prLCnNuWC_0
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. | MNSKF6 - STRATEGIC MARKETING | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | The MSc in Strategy and Innovation is suited to participants interested in a career in general management or senior management. It builds on participants’ prior education and/or business experience to develop managerial competencies in high level functions of strategy, innovation, leadership and financial management. This is a taught masters programme with a significant applied research project. The format provides participants with an excellent opportunity to learn both in-depth and state-of-the-art content on the taught modules and then apply that new learning in a business consulting, dissertation or placement project. All of the content brings participants up to speed with the latest research on the topics covered and the module facilitators then guide them in the application of that literature to real-word challenges. Successful participants leave the programme with an ability to make a meaningful contribution to organisations at a strategic level. The innovation component of the programme provides participants with a tool kit to analyse business arenas and identify opportunities that can be exploited. Participants will explore innovation processes in organisations while also examining entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurial thinking can shape innovation outcomes. Together with an examination of leadership challenges, participants explore theories of leadership from classic approaches through to contemporary concepts and ideas. These are set in the context of the changing nature of work and society, where the process of leadership and the complex relationships they manage are considered. The financial management aspect of the programme will provide participants, regardless of their experience or education in finance or accounting, with the core skills to read and interpret key financial reports of profit and loss (P & L), balance sheets and cash flow. Participants will also learn how to evaluate investment decisions and conduct key ratio analysis to gain insights into an organisation’s financial strength. The key strategy section of the programme is taught across two components. The first develops the skills needed to analyse business environments, industries and organisational capabilities in the context of the changing nature of strategy, competition and business models. The second provides an opportunity for guided application of the core strategy concepts to an industry and organisation during the Strategy Live experience. The most recent addition to the programme is an in-depth and focussed module on sustainability in business where participants will learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how organisation can respond to the challenges we face. Participants will also get extensive guidance on career planning and development and work through a structured process to evaluate their own competencies, aspirations and develop structured career plans. The applied research aspect of the programme provides participants with an opportunity to systematically integrate their new knowledge from the programme and apply it to an industry, business or challenge of interest. Most participants will take the Business Consulting Project module. Typically, full-time students will be linked with an organisation arranged by the School of Business, and for part-time students it is an opportunity to develop significant insights into their own organisations. When available, a Placement Project (full-time mode only) may be an alternative to the Business Consulting Project. A Dissertation alternative is also available in some limited circumstances with the guidance of an academic member of staff. There are also (optional) opportunities throughout the year to attend the research seminars delivered by academic staff and visitors. Programme Schedule The full-time programme runs over 12 months (3 semesters) from September each year. Participants on the part-time programme take the same classes as the full-time participants and the module load is spread over two years. Commences September entry Meet the Programme Director If you would like to join a brief webinar where Professor Robert Galavan, the Academic Director of the MSc in Strategy and Innovation Programme, discusses the programme and answers questions, please register your interest here and you will receive an invitation when the dates are confirmed.
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. | MNS600 - STRATEGY & INNOVATION | Credits: 90 Not compulsory: | This course is intended introduce graduates in theoretical physics, mathematics, and related disciplines to current ideas and methods at the forefront of modern theoretical physics and mathematics research, including
• Topics in theoretical physics: gravitation and cosmology, fluid mechanics, condensed matter physics, quantum information and subatomic physics.
• Topics in pure mathematics: functional analysis, algebraic and differential topology, representation theory, Riemannian and non-Riemannian geometry.
Although the topics are diverse, there are commonalities which mean that the same mathematical and numerical methods can often be used in different fields, and there are many intersections between these topics. This MSc will also introduce descriptions and methods originally developed in theoretical physics and mathematics, which have found application in a wide range of other fields including biological systems, finance and computer science. It introduces students to the forefront of current research through a supervised project and may serve as an entry point to a research degree.
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