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THE MISSION OF CORK UNIVERSITY BUSINESS
SCHOOL IS A COMMITMENT TO DISCIPLINARY
STRENGTHS AND ORGANISATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT. WE DEVELOP
THE CAPACITIES OF STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS
AND ORGANISATIONS THROUGH HIGH-IMPACT
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND EFFECTIVE
PRACTICE-ORIENTED RESEARCH.

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Chandan Raj
       Graduate

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Dr. Edel Walsh
Lecturer

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THE VISION OF CORK UNIVERSITY
BUSINESS SCHOOL IS TO BE A NATIONALLY
AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED BUSINESS
SCHOOL, KNOWN FOR THE EXCELLENCE OF
THE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND
FOR THE IMPACT OF OUR RESEARCH ON
BUSINESS AND SOCIETY.

              In pursuit of our Mission and Vision statements
              CUBS is committed to ensuring that:
              – All of our graduates will regard their
                experiences with us as among the most
                satisfying, challenging and rewarding time
                of their lives in terms of learning, personal
                development and intellectual growth;
                they will be the strongest of our advocates
                and continue to be supportive and
                engaged alumni
              – Our research will be known internationally
                and valued for its deep knowledge,
                rigour and relevance
              – Our strong engagement with business
                and government will be regarded nationally
                and internationally as an exemplar
                of best practice
              – The strengths of the University tradition
                and commitment to scholarly knowledge
                will be maintained and enhanced

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MAKE THE
  SMART MOVE
  GROW
  WITH US

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CONTENTS

    Welcome                                         9

    Masters Degrees (Level 9)
    – Accounting & Finance                          12
    – Business Information Systems                  14
    – Economics                                     18
    – Finance                                       19
    – Management & Marketing                        22
    – Food Business & Development                   25

    Part-time & Online Programmes (Level 8/9)       28
    Research Degrees (Level 9 & 10)                 32
    Doctoral Degrees (Level 10)                     33

    What our students and graduates say about us…   34
    Why study in Cork, Ireland?                     37
    Why study at Cork University Business School?   38

    Programme Applications
    – How do I apply?                               42
    – What will it cost?                            42
    – Where can I live?                             42

    Admission Procedure                             43
    International Students                          44

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BRIGHT
          THINKERS

                                       Photo Credit: Donal , Irish Farmers Journal.

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WELCOME TO
CORK UNIVERSITY
BUSINESS SCHOOL

      Thank you for showing your interest in the graduate
      programmes of Cork University Business School (CUBS).
      CUBS is the new Business School of University College
      Cork and builds on over 100 years of business education
      here at UCC – we are one of the two largest university
      business schools in Ireland.

      At CUBS you will find that we offer over        We want you to remember your experiences
      twenty graduate degree programmes               with us as among the most satisfying,
      that are tailored to meet your plans and        challenging and rewarding periods of
      ambitions. Our goal is to give you a very       your life in terms of learning, personal
      challenging but supportive experience.          development and your intellectual growth.
      We strongly believe that we owe it to our
      students to challenge them so that we can       Our commitment to you is that we
      help you to achieve your full potential and     will make your time with us an enjoyable
      help to start you on a very successful career   and stimulating shared journey of discovery,
      in the global business economy.                 development, mutual support and respect.

      All of our teaching, which is research          So, please go ahead and analyse all of the
      led, is delivered by both scholarly and         programmes that we offer and please feel
      practitioner experts. You will find that all    free to contact the Programme Directors
      of our programmes offer you a range of          and enlist their help, if required, in making
      learning experiences through class work,        your choice. We know that this is a very
      individual assignments, group projects          important decision for you and we will
      and discussions with business managers.         give you every assistance that we can.

      Ultimately, you will become one of our          Wishing you every success,
      Alumni – Alumni who are known for their
      business readiness and very many of whom
      are in very senior positions across the
      spectrum of business. Our programmes are
      very responsive to the needs of business
      both in Ireland and globally – we continually   Prof Thia Hennessy
      interact with businesses nationally and         Dean of Cork University Business School
      internationally to ensure that our programmes
      are not just relevant but the best available.

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POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES

Cork University Business School          LEVEL 9
                                         Postgraduate Diplomas further
offers a broad range of postgraduate     develop a student’s understanding
                                         of the discipline studied.
business programmes, both taught
and research based.                      LEVEL 9
                                         Taught Masters are specialist degrees
                                         designed to give you professional skills
Specific degree requirements depend      and knowledge about a particular
                                         area of business.
on the particular programme you wish
to study, but in many cases, it is not   LEVEL 9
                                         Research Masters are available
necessary to have previously studied     full-time and part-time to graduates.
                                         They provide an opportunity to
business or management.                  undertake advanced research on
                                         a particular aspect of business.

Whatever your background, Cork
                                         LEVEL 10
University Business School has           Doctoral Degrees A PhD by research
                                         can be pursued in a wide range of
a programme to suit you.                 subject areas within the Business School
                                         and provides students with an opportunity
                                         to do advanced, scholarly research
                                         on a particular aspect of business on
                                         a full-time or part time basis.

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PROGRAMMES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Information Systems & Technology
WHAT CAN I STUDY?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                History & Political Science

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Mathematics & Statistics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sciences/Food Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        International Studies
                                                                                                                                                     Computer Science

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Medicine & Health
                                                                                                        Agri-business

                                                                                                                                                                                                Engineering
                                                                                           Accounting

                                                                                                                                          Commerce

                                                                                                                                                                        Economics
                                                                                                                                                                                    Education
                                                                                                                               Business

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Finance
                                                                                                                        Arts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Law
 Pg.   STUDY AT CUBS:

 12     MACC            Accounting                                                          ◊                                              ◊                                                                   ◊

 13     MSc             Management Information & Managerial Accounting Systems                            • • • •                                                         • • • • • •                                                                                                                            • • • •
                        Design and Delivery
 14     MSc
                        of Digital Business                                                 • • • • •                                                                     • • • • • •                                                                                                                            • • • •
 15     MSc             Information Systems for Business Performance                        • • • • •                                                                     • • • • • •                                                                                                                            • • • •
                        Business Information
 16     MSc
                        & Analytics Systems                                                                                                             •                                        •                                                                                  •                                      •
 17     MSc             Cyber Risk for Business                                                                                                         •                                        •                                                                                  •                                      •
 18      MSc            Business Economics                                                  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
 19      MSc            Finance (Asset Management)                                          • ◊ ◊ • • • • ◊ • • ◊ ◊ • • • ◊ •
 20      MSc            Finance (Corporate Finance)                                         • •                                 • • • •                                                          • •                                                                                • • •                                                                                 •
 21      MSc            Finance (Banking and Risk Management)                               • • • • • • •                                                                                        • •                                                                                • • • • •
 22      MSc             Management & Marketing                                             • • •                                                       • • • • • • • • • • • •
 23      MSc             Strategic Marketing and Practice                                         • •     ◊     ◊

 24      MSc             Human Resource Management                                          • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
                         Co-operatives, Agri-food
 25      MSc
                         and Sustainable Development                                        • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
 26      MSc             Food Security Policy & Management                                  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
 27      MSc             Food Business and Innovation                                       • • • • •                                                                     • •                                  • • • • •                                                                                                                             • •

 ◊     Only if correct subject choices are taken.

       2H1 Degree minimum.

       Please see specific programme entry criteria for further information.

       Consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria but who have relevant professional
       experience, subject to approval by the Cork University Business School. Please refer to the individual programme’s
       entry requirements.

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

              MAcc MASTER OF
              ACCOUNTING

                                                                 BRIGHT
                                                                 THINKING
              This one-year full-time programme offers          Unique aspects of the Programme:
              students a fast-track route to a career in
              professional accounting, incorporating            – This programme prepares students
              much of the study and examination                   for employment as a trainee accountant,
              requirements required to qualify as                 designed with significant contributions
              an Accountant.                                      from partners, directors and training
                                                                  managers in major accounting firms
              Upon successful completion of all
              requirements of the programme, students will      – Exemptions from the professional
              gain full exemption from all but the                examinations of global accountancy
              Final Admitting Examination (FAE) of                bodies (ACCA, CAI and CPAI)
              Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).              – Graduates also qualify for exemption from
              This programme however offers more than             all papers in part 1 of the AITI Chartered Tax
              exemptions. Students will receive an intensive      Adviser (CTA) qualification
              tuition in the core technical materials           – Each of the “Big 4” firms (Deloitte, Ernst
              assessed in the professional examinations and       & Young, KPMG and PwC) has indicated
              gain exposure to the emerging contemporary          a willingness to support students who wish
              issues in accounting and finance that will help     to complete this programme at UCC prior
              shape the working environment and the               to undertaking professional training
              future economy.

              This programme offers personal
              competencies and skills in commercial
                                                                PROGRAMME DIRECTORS
              judgment, providing graduates with a
              competitive edge as they embark on                Mr. John Doran
              their career in accounting.                       T +353 (0)21 490 2506
                                                                E jdoran@ucc.ie

                                                                Mr. Michael Farrell
                                                                T +353 (0)21 490 2614
                                                                E Michael_Farrell@ucc.ie

              Entry Requirements 2020

              Minimum 2H1 (GPA 3.25 out of 4.0) in a degree     Duration: 12 months
              [NFQ Level 8 or equivalent], with a significant   Teaching Mode: Full-time
              accounting specialisation AND expect to qualify   Qualification: M ACC
              for exemption from the CA Proficiency 1           NFQ Level: Level 9
              examination of Chartered Accountants Ireland
                                                                Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
              (CAI). Students who do not have full CA
                                                                International (NEU) ¤18,130
              Proficiency 1 exemptions from their
              undergraduate degree can complete any
              outstanding CAP 1 subjects as an external
              student with Chartered Accountants Ireland
              before entering the programme.

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

              MSc MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND
              MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS

                                                                 BRIGHT
                                                                 THINKING
              The MSc Management Information and                Unique aspects of the Programme:
              Managerial Accounting Systems (MSc
                                                                – MIMAS is unique in its professional nature,
              MIMAS) is unique in combining digital
                                                                  its focus on career and its diversity
              capabilities with management accounting.
                                                                – Students hone their analytical and
              The hybrid skills empower students to design
                                                                  communication skills with industry panels,
              systems and decision support tools, whilst
                                                                  guest lecturers and group projects
              assimilating the relationship of data to
              management decision making. Through               – Work on placements starts immediately,
              research and practical work, students also          leveraging past experience and new skills
              become confident communicators, capable             to build career opportunities
              of analysing complex processes and
                                                                – The programme attracts a diverse audience,
              implementing organisational change.
                                                                  who, by working closely together, acquire
              The applied nature of the MSc MIMAS                 confidence in team work and collaboration
              has evolved in response to market needs.
                                                                – Exemptions
                                                                  	           from the professional examinations
              For example, as data analytics became
                                                                  of global accountancy bodies. Including entry
              increasingly prevalent, the MSc MIMAS
                                                                  into CIMA’s Gateway Programme
              incorporated advanced data visualisation
              and dashboard content into its curriculum.

              The six-month placement is the culmination
              of the MSc MIMAS programme, challenging           PROGRAMME DIRECTORS
              students to apply their newly acquired
                                                                Dr. Yvonne O’Connor
              confidence and enthusiasm in industry.
                                                                T +353 (0)21 490 3344
              The dual focus of the MSc MIMAS                   E y.oconnor@ucc.ie
              programme on Management Accounting
                                                                Dr. Michelle Carr
              and IT skills, allied to the emphasis on
                                                                T +353 (0)21 490 2506
              communication skills and professionalism,
                                                                E m.carr@ucc.ie
              nurtures a well-rounded, commercially aware
              and technically robust graduate ready to slot
              into the workforce and add value from the
              start to any organisation they join.

              Entry Requirements 2020

              Minimum 2H2 (GPA 3.00 out of 4.00) primary        Duration: 15 months
              degree [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent. You may       Teaching Mode: Full-time
              also be admitted to the course on the basis of    Qualification: MSc
              extensive practical or professional experience.   NFQ Level: Level 9
              No prior knowledge of Accounting /Information
                                                                Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
              Systems is required.
                                                                International (NEU) ¤18,130

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

      MSc DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
      OF DIGITAL BUSINESS

                                                        BRIGHT
                                                        THINKING
      The MSc Design and Development of                Unique aspects of the Programme:
      Digital Business (MScDDDB) is a 12-month
                                                       – Offers
                                                         	     a unique opportunity for graduates
      full time postgraduate programme.
                                                         from non-computing disciplines
      It provides creatively-minded students from
                                                       – Technology
                                                         	           courses are grounded in a
      non-technical backgrounds the skills and
                                                         practical, real-world business context and
      technical knowledge to explore interesting
                                                         designed for students with little or no prior
      real-world problems and create innovative
                                                         experience in computing technology
      new digital products and services.

      Students learn how to gather requirements,
                                                       Graduate Roles Include:
      analyse markets, design business models,
      prototype specific solutions, develop            – 	Business Analyst
      websites and online communities, develop
                                                       – 	Web/Mobile Software Developer
      mobile apps, and build databases. These
      practical skills are balanced with overarching   – 	User Experience Designer
      values of design thinking, human centrism,
                                                       – 	Database Administrator
      and user experience.
                                                       – 	Technical Writer
      To bring these values and skills together,
      we coordinate with a range of industrial         – 	Technology Consultant
      partners so students can gain hands-on
      experience designing and developing for
      complex, contemporary, and meaningful
      real-world problems. This intensive and          – The critical understanding to
      innovative course offers a world-class             design innovative new business
      student experience. Having completed               models and processes.
      the course, students will have:
                                                       –T
                                                         he marketable skills to ensure
      – The knowledge, skills, and techniques          future employment opportunities,
        to design innovative new digital products       nationally and internationally.
        and services.

      – The technological skills to develop           PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
         complex digital solutions, complete with      Dr. Andrew Pope
         user-friendly interfaces and sophisticated    T +353 (0)21 490 3733
         data structures.                              E a.pope@ucc.ie

                                                       Dr. Carolanne Mahony
                                                       T +353 21 490 3339
      Entry Requirements 2020                          E carolanne.mahony@ucc.ie

      Minimum 2H2 (GPA 3.00 out of 4.00)               Duration: 12 months
      primary degree [NFQ Level 8] or                  Teaching Mode: Full-time
      equivalent,in any discipline except those        Qualifications: MSc
      with high levels of software development         NFQ Level: Level 9
      content (eg. computer science, business
                                                       Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
      information systems, etc).
                                                       International (NEU) ¤18,130

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BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

              MSc INFORMATION SYSTEMS
              FOR BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

                                                                           BRIGHT
                                                                           THINKING
              The MSc Information Systems for                             Unique aspects of the Programme:
              Business Performance (MSc ISBP)
                                                                          – Awarded the Best Postgraduate Course
              provides students with a coherent set
                                                                            in Ireland for 2020 (IT), 2019 (IT), 2018 (IT),
              of skills which are essential in building,
                                                                            2017 (IT), 2016 (IT), 2015 (Business),
              managing and leveraging effective
                                                                            2014 (IT) & 2013 (IT)
              and efficient information systems (IS)
              for organisations.                                          – Currently the most popular IT
                                                                            conversion programme
              MSc ISBP graduates will acquire the skills
              necessary to manage and leverage IS for                     – Strong links with industry
              problem-solving, value-generation and
                                                                          – Hybrid business / IT orientation
              cost savings.
                                                                          – Delivers a curriculum based on leading
              This is a 12-month intensive conversion
                                                                            edge technologies
              course with industry mentored
              collaborative projects.                                     – Emphasis on developing students’ ability
                                                                            to work as a team
              Students are taught from beginner level,
              and prepared to take up business analyst /                  – Access to an IS and business alumni
              programmer and management positions in                        of over 2,000 professionals
              IT departments in small, medium or large
                                                                          – Provides an understanding on how
              organisations, whether public or private,
                                                                            organisations operate
              in the financial services, manufacturing
              or any sector.

                                                                          PROGRAMME DIRECTORS

                                                                          Mr. Bill Emerson
                                                                          T +353 (0)21 490 2631
              GradIreland Award Winner For 8 Years                        E b.emerson@ucc.ie
              2020 Winner PostgradIreland Course of the Year
              Computer Science/Technology                                 Dr. Stephen Treacy
              2019 Winner PostGradIreland Course of the Year
              Computer Science/Technology
                                                                          T +353 (0)21 490 3339
              2018 Winner PostGradIreland Course of the Year              E stephen.treacy@ucc.ie
              Computer Science/Technology
              2017 Winner PostGradIreland Course of the Year - IT
              2016 Winner PostGradIreland Course of the Year - IT
              2015 Winner PostGradIreland Course of the Year - Business
              2014 Winner PostGradIreland Course of the Year - IT
              2013 Winner PostGradIreland Course of the Year - IT

              Entry Requirements 2020

              Minimum 2H2 (GPA 3.00 out of 4.00) primary                  Duration: 12 months
              degree [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent. Open to all             Teaching Mode: Full-time
              graduates except graduates holding a degree                 Qualifications: MSc
              in business information systems or equivalent.              NFQ Level: Level 9
              Note that meeting minimum requirements does
                                                                          Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
              not guarantee entry onto the programme.
                                                                          International (NEU) ¤18,130

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

      MSc BUSINESS INFORMATION
      ANALYTICS SYSTEMS

                                                        BRIGHT
                                                        THINKING
      Business Analytics enables organisations         Unique aspects of the Programme:
      exploit the data and IS systems at its
                                                       – Students develop a skill set appropriate
      disposal to maximise organisational
                                                         for roles such as business analyst, data
      performance. Students will develop the
                                                         analyst, consultant, project manager
      skills necessary to gain business insights
                                                         and IT manager
      to improve decision-making.
                                                       – Strongly associated with business where
      The MSc Business Information and Analytics
                                                         data and information plays a critical part
      Systems (MSc BIAS) provides students with
      a portfolio of business and analytical           – Active input on programme content and
      methods for solving problems and                   specialisms is continuously incorporated
      supporting decision making. The MSc BIAS           from multinational industry leaders
      provides students with a specialism in
                                                       – Considers the technical enabling capability
      Business Analytics as well as an extensive
                                                         of IS and the behavioural aspects of
      knowledge of business and IS concepts.
                                                         management that support informed
      At the core of this programme is a selection       decision making
      of topics covering cloud technologies,
                                                       – Places an emphasis on design thinking and
      Business Intelligence and Business Analytics,
                                                         a cognitive approach to decision making
      IT performance management, data
      management and IT project management.

      A research project will allow student
      groups to explore and develop an IT              PROGRAMME DIRECTORS
      solution to a specific business problem
                                                       Dr. Mary Daly
      in an area specific to the Business
                                                       T +353 (0)21 490 3631
      Information and Analytics area.
                                                       E mary.daly@ucc.ie
      This programme provides students with
                                                       Dr. Stephen McCarthy
      the technical skills and techniques needed
                                                       T +353 (0)21 490 3214
      by organisations to explore organisational
                                                       E stephen.mccarthy@ucc.ie
      issues and support decision-making within
      a business context. These skills are essential
      in any organisation where IT is integral to
      the success of the business.

      Entry Requirements 2020

      Minimum 2H2 (GPA 3.00 out of 4.00)               Duration: 12 months
      primary degree [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent,      Teaching Mode: Full-time
      with appropriate information systems or          Qualification: MSc
      computing technology skills content. You         NFQ Level: Level 9
      may also be admitted to the course on the
                                                       Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
      basis of extensive practical or professional
                                                       International (NEU) ¤18,130
      experience, as deemed appropriate by the
      Professor of Business Information Systems
      and the Business School.

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

              MSc CYBER RISK
              FOR BUSINESS

                                                                      BRIGHT
                                                                      THINKING
              The MSc in Cyber Risk for Business (MSc
              CRB) provides students with the skills they            Unique aspects of the Programme:
              need to become Information Systems (IS)
              security analysts, IS risk auditors and to             – Provides
                                                                       	         students with the skillset to be
              understand IS risk and data governance and               successful in roles such as Data Protection
              project management.                                      Officer, IT Risk Analyst, Security Analyst
                                                                       and Threat Intelligence Analyst
              The programme provides students
              with a portfolio of business and project               – Strong
                                                                       	     emphasis on hands-on learning,
              management skills, as well as enhancing                  group work and teamwork
              knowledge of IS concepts and core technical            – Practical
                                                                       	        lab approach to Ethical Hacking
              skills.                                                  and Threat Analysis
              At the core of this programme is a                     – Aligned
                                                                       	      with ISACA COBIT 5 on Risk
              selection of topics covering cloud                       Auditing and Information Systems and
              technologies, IT performance management,                 Data Governance
              data management as well as IT project
              management. Students specialize in                     – Course
                                                                       	     materials informed by and frequently
              the topic of Information Systems (IS)                    reviewed by industry partners
              Cyber Risk. This allows students to fulfil             – Opportunities
                                                                       	             to visit local security industry
              the industry need for professionals who can              sites to see Cyber Risk management
              establish and manage robust systems that                 techniques in practice
              are secure against data loss and data breach.

              A research project will allow students to
              explore and develop an IS solution to a
              specific business problem in the domain                increasingly costly scenarios which ultimately
              of information security and risk management.           can prove fatal to some organisations.

              This programme allows students to gain a
              critical understanding of audit controls and           PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
              security measures to help organisations
                                                                     Dr. Simon Woodworth
              minimise Cyber Risk in an increasingly hostile
                                                                     T +353 (0)21 490 3830
              and unstable environment. Systems failure or
                                                                     E s.woodworth@ucc.ie
              data breach due to attack or leakage are

                  Entry Requirements 2020

                  Minimum 2H2 (GPA 3.00 out of 4.00) primary             Duration: 12 months
                  degree [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent, with               Teaching Mode: Full-time
                  appropriate information systems or computing           Qualification: MSc
                  technology skills content. You may also be             NFQ Level: Level 9
                  admitted to the course on the basis of extensive
                                                                         Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
                  practical or professional experience, as deemed
                                                                         International (NEU) ¤18,130
                  appropriate by the Professor of Business
                  Information Systems and the Business School.
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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
ECONOMICS

              MSc BUSINESS
              ECONOMICS

                                                               BRIGHT
                                                               THINKING
              The MSc Business Economics is an
              integrated course applying economics            Unique aspects of the Programme:
              to the business environment.
                                                              – Application of concepts and frameworks
              Designed in consultation with leaders             to an actual business situation- translating
              from the business community and public            learning into practice
              sector organisations, this unique course
                                                              – External business advisors to provide
              equips students with key skills for career
                                                                guidance and advice, ensuring the
              development in an ever-changing
                                                                relevance and effectiveness of the skills
              business world.
                                                                developed during this programme
              This is a challenging research-orientated
              programme, which is both theoretically
                                                                “The MSc Business Economics provides
              grounded and evidence-based.
                                                                the sophisticated techniques necessary to
              The focus is on analysing, understanding and      evaluate alternatives and communicate the
              explaining business performance                   results necessary to make sound business
              in a competitive environment.                     decisions. This is a high-intensity application
                                                                oriented but hugely enjoyable course”
              Programme participants are expected
              to utilise the many opportunities for             Christina O’Keeffe
              self-development. The programme                   Risk & Compliance Officer,
              also provides a good foundation for               Fexco Merchant Services
              those interested in undertaking further study
              at PhD, DBA or professional development
              level.
                                                              PROGRAMME DIRECTORS
              Accreditation
              Students on this programme are eligible for     Dr. Bernadette Power
              ‘Graduate Membership’ of the IMCA (Institute    T +353 (0)21 490 2986
              of Management Consultants & Advisers in         E: b.power@ucc.ie
              Ireland) for the duration of the programme of
                                                              Dr. Catherine Kavanagh
              study, and for one year post-graduation.
                                                              T +353 (0)21 490 1868
                                                              E c.kavanagh@ucc.ie

              Entry Requirements 2020

              Minimum 2H2 (GPA 3.00 out of 4.00)              Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time
              primary degree [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent.     Teaching Mode: Full-time / Part-time
              Note that there is NO requirement for           Part-time option is 24 months by day (part-time
              Economics or Business subjects to be part       options open to EU applicants only)
              of the primary degree. Consideration will be    Qualification: MSc
              given to applicants not meeting the above       NFQ Level: Level 9
              criteria (i.e. no primary degree) but with
              extensive relevant professional experience.
                                                              Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
                                                              International (NEU) ¤18,130
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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
FINANCE

       MSc FINANCE
       (ASSET MANAGEMENT)

                                                                       BRIGHT
                                                                       THINKING
       The MSc Finance (Asset Management) is a                       Unique aspects of the Programme:
       one-year programme designed to prepare
                                                                     – A
                                                                       	 curriculum designed with industry and
       students for careers in international
                                                                       having a practical focus ensures graduates
       investment, finance and banking.
                                                                       have the skills sought by employers
       Students focus on developing analytical and
                                                                     – The
                                                                       	   programme maintains an up-to-date
       professional skills, culminating in an applied
                                                                       curriculum by incorporating the syllabus of
       quantitative research project or placement.
                                                                       leading professional bodies
       This finance course has been designed
                                                                     – Strong
                                                                       	        emphasis on practical and professional
       in conjunction with industry to ensure
                                                                       skills, including interview technique,
       graduates have the skills sought by
                                                                       presentation skills and applied projects
       employers. On completion of the MSc
       Finance (Asset Management), you can expect                    – Students
                                                                       	         study towards a professional
       to have excellent career prospects in the                       qualification (CFA®, CAIA®, QFA or
       investment management, banking, insurance,                      equivalent) while on the programme and
       proprietary trading, wealth management and                      receive academic credits for taking career
       alternative investment industries.                              enhancing professional examinations

       The MSc Finance (Asset Management) is                         - Faculty with significant industry experience
       a member of the CFA® Institute University
       Affiliation Programme and is a CAIA®
       Association Academic Partner. These
       partnerships ensure the programme content                     PROGRAMME DIRECTORS
       remains up to date with industry and relevant
                                                                     Dr. Caterina Santi / Dr. John O’Brien
       to the needs of employers.
                                                                     T +353 (0)21 490 2506
       Uniquely, this MSc Finance programme                          E mam@ucc.ie
       provides the opportunity for students to
       study for CFA® and/or CAIA® professional
       examinations in conjunction with their
       MSc degree. Faculty is eligible to grant
       a number of scholarships each year to
       students on the programme who wish
       to sit the CFA® or CAIA® examinations.

       Entry Requirements 2020

       Applicants must normally      Marketing,Information          – Applicants from other         Duration: 12 months
       have (or expect to have in    Systems, Management               degree disciplines may        Teaching Mode: Full-time
       the year of entry) a 2H1      etc.) OR                         be considered on a case        Qualifications: MSc
       degree in:                   – A programme with a             by case basis
                                                                                                     NFQ Level: Level 9
       – A business related           significant quantitative     – Applicants who achieve
          programme (i.e.              element (i.e. Mathematics,      a 2H2 degree but meet         Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
          Commerce, Law, Business      Statistics,Engineering,         all other requirements will   International (NEU)
          Studies, Economics,          Science, Computing etc.)        be assessed on a case by      ¤18,130
          Accounting, Finance,                                         case basis.

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
FINANCE

             MSc FINANCE
             (CORPORATE FINANCE)

                                                                  BRIGHT
                                                                  THINKING
              The MSc Finance (Corporate Finance) course
              has been designed in conjunction with              Unique aspects of the Programme:
              industry to ensure it meets the corporate
              finance skills needs of employers. Upon            – Winner of the Postgraduate Course of the
              completion of the course, students have              Year: Business, Finance & Management 2017
              excellent career prospects with business           – Applied job market relevant syllabus
              advisory, consultancy, corporate finance,
              investment banking and venture capital             – Professional skills development and
              firms.                                               specialised career advice

             Students will examine questions such as: how        – Develops the analytical capabilities,
             financial markets work and how companies              problem-solving skills, critical thinking &
             access them to finance their operations, how          communication skills, group-work skills and
             to value firms and investment projects, what          IT skills required for a rewarding career in the
             IPOs and mergers and acquisitions are, how            finance industry
             to value financial products, such as stocks         – Group project or industry relevant placement
             and derivatives.

             The quality of the programme is
             demonstrated by the course winning
             the best Postgraduate Course of the Year –          in a corporate finance project or a corporate
             Business, Finance & Management by                   finance internship.
             GradIreland Higher Education Awards 2017.
                                                                 This programme has been accepted into the
             Students on the programme will gain insight         CAIA® Academic Partner Programme. Upon
             into the financial sector through case studies      graduation from the programme students
             and guest lectures. In addition, students focus     also have exemptions from certain ACCA
             on developing analytical and professional           examinations.
             skills, culminating

                                                                 PROGRAMME DIRECTORS

                                                                 Dr. Geraldine Ryan
                                                                 T +353 (0)21 490 2506
                                                                 E mcf@ucc.ie

                                                                 Mr. Michael O'Connell
                                                                 T +353 (0)21 490 2506
                                                                 E mcf@ucc.ie
             Entry Requirements 2020

             Minimum 2H1 (GPA 3.25 out of 4.0) in a degree       Duration: 12 months
             [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent in a business course,   Teaching Mode: Full-time
             or a cognate discipline.                            Qualifications: MSc
                                                                 NFQ Level: Level 9
             Applicants who achieve a 2H2 degree but meet
             all other requirements will be assessed on a case   Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
             by case basis.                                      International (NEU) ¤18,130

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
FINANCE

       MSc FINANCE (BANKING
       AND RISK MANAGEMENT)

                                                          BRIGHT
                                                          THINKING
       The MSc Finance (Banking and Risk
       Management) programme involves the                Unique aspects of the Programme:
       advanced study of the practices of
                                                         – Close
                                                           	     to 100% employment record
       investment, banking and risk management,
                                                           since inception
       including topics such as: Asset Pricing;
       Portfolio Management; International Finance;      – At the top end of graduate study in
       Financial Institutions; Capital Markets;            business and finance in Ireland
       Treasury Management; Derivative Securities;
                                                         – Provides students with the practical
       Risk Management.
                                                           skills and techniques widely used in
       This programme also involves an applied             financial markets
       research project, using cutting-edge techniques
                                                         – Manage a simulated asset portfolio
       and software.
                                                           on-line throughout the year to put
       As well as providing a rigorous grounding           theory into practice
       in theory and methods, the programme will
       provide students with the practical skills and
       techniques widely used in financial markets.
                                                         PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
       The programme covers much of the CFA Levels
       1-3 syllabus and includes regular presentations   Dr. Don Walshe
       and workshops from                                T +353 (0)21 490 2068
       external practitioners.                           E don.walshe@ucc.ie

       Students will also manage their own simulated
       asset portfolio on-line throughout the year,
       putting theory into practice.

       Entry Requirements 2020

       Minimum 2H1 (GPA 3.25 out of 4.0)                 Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time
       in a degree [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent           Teaching Mode: Full-time / Part-time
       in a business subject or subject with a           Part-time option is 24 months by day (part-time
       quantitative element. Applicants who              options open to EU applicants only)
       do not meet criteria above but who have           Qualification: MSc
       sufficient relevant professional experience may   NFQ Level: Level 9
       be considered.

                                                         Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
                                                         International (NEU) ¤18,130
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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

      MSc MANAGEMENT
      AND MARKETING

                                                       BRIGHT
                                                       THINKING
      The MSc Management and Marketing
      programme is a one-year degree                  Unique aspects of the Programme:
      programme for graduates who have
                                                      – Full-time professional placement or
      taken no, or limited, management
                                                        a supervised research dissertation
      or marketing modules in their
      undergraduate degree.                           – Practical assessments, participative
                                                        and real world team-based learning
      This programme is designed for
                                                        involving both individual and group-
      students wishing to pursue a career
                                                        based project work
      in management or marketing or focus
      on a specific strategic innovation,             – Practitioner and specialist delivery
      enterprise or marketing capability.               of certain course elements, including
                                                        workshops and field trips
      Students of this programme typically
      come from a variety of academic                 – Personal development, including
      backgrounds, including science, arts,             presentation and communication skills,
      engineering, law and social science.              along with one-on-one coaching sessions
                                                        for placement and interview preparation
      It is also suitable for those with
      professional or academic qualifications
      like medicine or accounting.                      “I would like to thank you for an amazing
                                                        year. I thoroughly enjoyed the course
      This unique programme places great
                                                        and feel it was the best thing I have ever
      emphasis on the creative and innovation
                                                        done. I would also like to thank you for
      aspects of management and marketing which
                                                        all your help and support throughout the
      are essential for business careers
                                                        year. I look forward to meeting you all
      and for the development of a knowledge-
                                                        in the future.”
      based economy.
                                                        Bronwen Cruise O’Shea
      Accreditation
                                                        2018 Graduate, Musgrave employee
      Students on this programme are eligible for
      ‘Graduate Membership’ of the IMCA (Institute
      of Management Consultants & Advisers in
      Ireland) for the duration of the programme of   PROGRAMME DIRECTORS
      study, and for one year post-graduation.
                                                      Dr. Patrice Cooper
                                                      T +353 (0)21 490 3000
                                                      E p.cooper@ucc.ie

                                                      Dr. Linda Murphy
                                                      T +353 21 490 3272
                                                      E linda.murphy@ucc.ie
      Entry Requirements 2020

      Minimum 2H2 (GPA 3.00 out of 4.00)              Duration: 12 months
      primary degree [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent.     Teaching Mode: Full-time
      Applications without the supplementary          Qualification: MSc
      questions section completed will not be         NFQ Level: Level 9
      processed.
                                                      Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
                                                      International (NEU) ¤18,130

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

              MSc STRATEGIC MARKETING
              AND PRACTICE

                                                                    BRIGHT
                                                                    THINKING
              The MSc in Strategic Marketing and
              Practice is a one-year degree programme              Unique aspects of the Programme:
              designed for recent graduates who are
                                                                   – An
                                                                     	 advanced education in the contemporary
              already familiar with core marketing
                                                                     practice of strategic marketing
              concepts and wish to progress their
              knowledge and immerse themselves                     – Participative
                                                                     	            and live learning with external
              in strategic marketing and practice.                   business clients

              The unique programme is designed to give             – 	The use of blended and interactive teaching
              students the specialised skills and knowledge
                                                                   – The
                                                                     	    development of valuable personal
              to become a successful marketing leader.
                                                                     skills for marketing careers – analytical
              It will build on the marketing knowledge               capabilities, problem-solving skills critical
              and skills acquired at an undergraduate                thinking, communication skills, group-work
              level enhancing employability through                  skills, IT skills and the ability to manage
              developing students’ ability to contribute             major marketing research projects
              to real needs of the business community.
                                                                   – Master
                                                                     	     classes with reputable industry
              The blended nature of the programme                    partners provide insight into leading-edge
              will turn marketing graduates into                     marketing practice and innovative marketing
              marketing practitioners with an array                  techniques
              of learning methods including live
              assignments, specialised workshops,
              marketing strategy simulation, and
              industry based marketing practice.                   PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

              This unique programme, designed with                 Dr. Helen McGrath
              senior marketing practitioners, places               T +353 (0)21 490 3372
              emphasis on marketing practice.                      E helen.mcgrath@ucc.ie

              Entry Requirements 2020

              Minimum 2H1 (GPA 3.25 out of 4.0) in a degree        Duration: 12 months
              [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent, in a Business-related   Teaching Mode: Full-time
              discipline (e.g. business, management or             Qualification: MSc
              marketing).                                          NFQ Level: Level 9

                                                                   Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
                                                                   International (NEU) ¤18,130

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

              MSc HUMAN RESOURCE
              MANAGEMENT

                                                                      BRIGHT
                                                                      THINKING
                                                                     Unique aspects of the Programme:

              The MSc Human Resource Management                      – Applied Research Project where students
              programme is a Level 9, CIPD-accredited                  partner with an organisation to research a
              programme designed to capture the realities              real-life, people-centred problem with
              of the contemporary HR profession.                       dedicated mentoring from academic staff

              This one year full-time or two year part-time          – Variety of approaches to assessment to foster
              programme seeks to help students develop a               professional HR skills
              career in human resource management.
                                                                     – A teaching team incorporating world-class
                                                                       academics and expert practitioners
              Encouraging students to strengthen their
              critical thinking skills, this programme’s
              strategic focus is on the role of the HR function
              in contemporary firms.
                                                                    PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

              Modules are designed to capture the realities of      Dr Maeve O’Sullivan
              the HR profession and explore contemporary            T +353 (0)21 490 3575
              and emerging issues such as recruitment and           E maeve.osullivan@ucc.ie
              selection, data analytics, healthy organisations
              and talent development.

              Delivery
              The programme is delivered twice per week
              (for full-time students) or once per week (for
              part-time students) during semester (lunch-
              time to evening).

              Accreditation
              On commencement of the programme,
              students receive student membership of the
              internationally recognised CIPD. Upon
              completion, graduates can apply for
              professional CIPD membership.

              Entry Requirements 2020
              Minimum 2H1 (GPA 3.25 out of 4.00) primary          Duration: 12 months (full-time), 24 months (part-time)
              degree [NFQ Level 8] or equivalent (e.g. Higher     Teaching Mode: Full-time, part-time
              Diploma).                                           Qualification: MSc
                                                                  NFQ Level: Level 9 Programme

                                                                  Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,820

24 CUBS_GRADUATE PROGRAMMES_2020/2021
MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
FOOD BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT

      MSc CO-OPERATIVES, AGRI-FOOD
      AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

                                                            BRIGHT
                                                            THINKING
      This one year MSc course will give                  Unique aspects of the Programme:
      participants a deeper understanding of
                                                          – Only
                                                            	    programme of its kind, which fully
      co-operatives, sustainable development
                                                            integrates co-operative approaches into
      and the agri-food system.
                                                            the study of sustainable development
      This is a unique course, with a very                  and agri-food
      strong practical emphasis, and will equip
                                                          – Especially
                                                            	         practical in delivery, including
      participants with the organisational,
                                                            practice-based research project in an
      management and research and policy
                                                            organisational setting (placement) and
      analysis skills needed to make innovative
                                                            applied assessment
      contributions to the development of
      local economies.                                    - O
                                                             n-going exposure to practitioners
                                                            and specialists in the field
      It is aimed at graduates from a wide range
      of disciplines who wish to pursue careers           - C
                                                             areer and personal development
      in sustainable development and innovative             opportunities
      practice leading to positions in the food
      sector (ranging from local food enterprises
      to large multi-nationals), local and
      international rural development, shared             Scholarships
      and collaborative economy, NGOs,                    Applicants may apply for a range of
      innovative community businesses including           scholarships to undertake this programme.
      co-operatives and social enterprises, local         These include the Jack Murphy FDC
      and regional enterprise development,                Group Scholarships which are valued at
      consultancy, corporate social responsibility,       ¤12,500 each and include a highly relevant
      policy formulation and analysis.                    placement opportunity.
      Accreditation
      Students on this programme are eligible for         PROGRAMME DIRECTORS
      ‘Graduate Membership’ of the IMCA (Institute
      of Management Consultants & Advisers in             Dr. Noreen Byrne
      Ireland) for the duration of the programme          T +353 (0)21 490 3356
      of study, and for one year post-graduation.         E n.byrne@ucc.ie

                                                          Dr. Olive McCarthy
                                                          T +353 (0)21 490 3354
                                                          E o.mccarthy@ucc.ie

      Entry Requirements 2020

      A minimum second class honours degree           Duration: 12 months
      (level 8) or equivalent, in a wide range of     Teaching Mode: Full-time
      disciplines. Consideration may be given to      Qualification: MSc
      applicants who do not hold a second class       NFQ Level: Level 9
      honours degree but who have sufficient
                                                      Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
      relevant experience, subject to approval
                                                      International (NEU) ¤18,130
      by the School of Business.

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MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
FOOD BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT

              MSc FOOD SECURITY POLICY
              AND MANAGEMENT

                                                                     BRIGHT
                                                                     THINKING

              This one-year MSc programme                        Unique aspects of the Programme:
              prepares students to work in the critically
                                                                 – Only course in Ireland focussed on food and
              important areas of food and nutrition
                                                                   nutrition security policy and management
              security and international development.
                                                                 – Applied research project conducted in
              This is a unique course with a strong applied
                                                                   association with leading development organisations
              focus, which equips participants with
              practical skills particularly in policy            – Strongly applied focus
              development and implementation, project
              and programme management, and impact               – Regular inputs from leading development
                                                                   practitioners ensures focus on real-world
              assessment. These skills are critical for people
                                                                   challenges and innovative solutions
              working to transform food systems and to
              achieve food and nutrition security globally       – Networking opportunities with leading development
              and locally, in line with the UN Sustainable         practitioners
              Development Goal of Achieving Zero Hunger.         – Competitive fees
              The programme is aimed at graduates from a
              wide range of relevant disciplines, as well as     – Location in Business School with linkages to many
              early and mid-career professionals already           organisations in public and private sectors and civil
              working on food security, malnutrition and           society
              related issues. The programme equips
                                                                 –
              graduates with the skills to pursue fulfilling
                                                                 PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
              careers in a wide range of international and       –
              national organisations involved in the food        Dr. Nick Chisholm
                                                                 –
              system – U.N. Agencies, Development Banks,         T +353 (0)21 490 3347
              Government, NGOs, private sector companies         E n.chisholm@ucc.ie
              and research institutions                          E fspm@ucc.ie

              Collaboration with the International
              Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
              IFPRI is a renowned research organisation
              which has been conducting food policy
              research in developing countries over the
              past 40 years. It offers selected sessions on
              the programme and provides research
              materials and methods for the design and
              delivery of the courses under this programme.

              Entry Requirements 2020

              A minimum Second Class Honours degree              Duration: 12 months
              (Level 8) or equivalent in a relevant subject.     Teaching Mode: Full-time
              Consideration may be given to applicants           Qualification: MSc
              who have not attained this level but who           NFQ Level: Level 9
              have sufficient relevant experience, subject
                                                                 Fees: Irish/EU ¤7,630
              to College approval.
                                                                 International (NEU) ¤15,130

26 CUBS_GRADUATE PROGRAMMES_2020/2021
MASTERS DEGREES_LEVEL 9
FOOD BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT

      MSc FOOD BUSINESS
      AND INNOVATION

                                                          BRIGHT
                                                          THINKING
      This MSc course prepares students for a            Unique aspects of the Programme:
      career in dynamic food businesses to play
                                                         – A
                                                           	 central aspect of the programme is an
      a lead role in the analysis of key sectorial
                                                           Applied Food Industry Centred Research
      issues and strategic management of the
                                                           Project with the opportunity to either work
      food industry.
                                                           in or complete research for a food firm,
      The balance of modules on this programme             food agency, university, bank or related
      reflects the global nature of the food industry.     establishment, where students gain valuable
      Students will expand their knowledge of              work experience and apply the theoretical
      food, the food consumer, entrepreneurship,           skills developed through lectures and
      innovation in food and the decision-making           capstone style seminars
      processes in companies that develop, brand,
                                                         – Additional
                                                           	         unique features of the MSc in
      distribute, and sell food products.
                                                           Food Business and Innovation programme
      Through practical application, this                  include: an in-depth introduction to the
      programme will equip graduates with                  national and international food sectors;
      analytical, communication, business and              a unique blend of relevant courses that
      presentation skills, which are required              are relevant to both established food firms
      and highly valued by the industry.                   and start-ups; and an introduction to leading
                                                           edge food research issues
      Graduates from the MSc in Food
      Business and Innovation course pursue
      employment opportunities in the food
      sector (international corporations, SMEs,
                                                         PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
      start-ups and food agencies) and non-food
      sector (banks, market research firms and           Professor Joe Bogue
      higher education) as the skills acquired           T +353 (0)21 490 2355
      are highly transferable.                           E j.bogue@ucc.ie
                                                         E fbi@ucc.ie

      Entry Requirements 2020

      To be eligible for the MSc in Food Business        Duration: 12 months
      and Innovation, candidates must hold at            Teaching Mode: Full-time
      least a Second Class Honours Grade II in           Qualification: MSc
      a primary degree (level 8). Consideration          NFQ Level: Level 9
      may also be given to applicants who have
                                                         Fees: Irish/EU ¤10,630
      a minimum of three years’ relevant
                                                         International (NEU) ¤18,130
      professional experience, subject to the
      approval of the Programme Director.

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PART-TIME & ONLINE PROGRAMMES_LEVEL 8/9

             PG DIPLOMA/ MSc
             SUPPLY CHAIN
             MANAGEMENT

                                                                       BRIGHT
                                                                       THINKING
             The PG Diploma / MSc Supply Chain
             Management (Lean SCM Black Belt) is                     Unique aspects of the Programme:
             designed to improve global supply chain                 – Practitioner oriented programme that
             processes with practical delivery of cost                 maximises the participant’s previous
             reduction and value-add for participants and              experience in the workforce by providing a
             their organisations.                                      structured approach to the key elements of
             Successful supply chain management requires               Lean supply chain design and management.
             strategic and operational alignment; hence this         – Adopts a blended experiential learning
             programme includes a strong emphasis on                   approach, informed by best international
             strategy, information systems, responsiveness,            practice, creating an interactive learning
             leadership and integrated project                         environment between the workplace/work
             management. Adopting a Lean philosophy,                   experience and the classroom.
             students will apply lean tools and complete a
             SCM Lean Black Belt project that achieves               – Delivered in conjunction with practitioners, this
             organisational and supply chain improvements.             programme blends academic and practical
                                                                       expertise.
             This programme is aimed at career minded                – Examined wholly through workplace
             practitioners who work in supply chain,                   assignments, each module contributes to the
             manufacturing, quality, financial or related              development and implementation of a
             functions and who have responsibility for                 substantial organizational SCM improvement
                                                                       project (i.e. a Lean SCM Black Belt Project).
             continuous improvement within their
             organizations. It is designed to appeal to
             individuals in a wide range of industries
             including Med Tech, Pharmaceutical, Food &
             Drink, Retail and Services both nationally and          PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
             internationally.                                        Dr Seamus O’Reilly
                                                                     T +353 (0)21 490 2763
             This part-time programme is delivered over 18           E scm@ucc.ie
             months (for a Postgraduate Diploma) or 2
             years (for a Masters).

             Entry Requirements 2020

              Minimum Honours (Level 8) Primary degree at         Duration: 18 months (PG Diploma)/24 months (MSc)
              2H2 level in a relevant area and at least 4 years   Teaching Mode: Part-time
              relevant industrial experience (including cross-    Qualification: PG Dipoma/MSc
              functional team lead and Lean experience)           NFQ Level: Level 9 Programme

                                                                  Fees: Irish/EU PG   PG Dip €7,130 (Year 1) €3,630 (Year 2)
                                                                  MSc €3,630

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PART-TIME & ONLINE PROGRAMMES_LEVEL 8/9

             PG CERT/ PG DIP/ MSc
             PROJECT MANAGEMENT

                                                                      BRIGHT
             The Project Management suite of programmes               THINKING
             (MSc/Diploma and Certificate ) have been
             designed to equip participants with a broad
             perspective of project and programme                    Unique aspects of the Programme:
             management including technical, managerial
                                                                     – An MSc level qualification in project
             and business skills.
                                                                       management delivered by CUBS in conjunction
             The programmes are delivered in conjunction               with our industry partner and accredited PMI
             with our industry partner, Velopi, and are                education provider Velopi
             designed to provide you with an internationally
             recognised academic and prepare you for a               – Provides students with the required hours and
             professional accreditation in project                     exam preparation for professional Project
             management. The modules will equip you with               Management accreditation
             a broad perspective of project management
             including technical, managerial, and business           – An employment relevant qualification that is a
             dynamics.                                                 prerequisite for many project related roles
                                                                       across the industry and services sectors
             The programmes are supported by academic
             and expert-practitioners who deliver a
             curriculum that is relevant, current, and
             research-informed. Using interactive seminar          PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
             and workshop formats, participants engage in
             case studies, group and individual exercises in       Dr Damien Tobin
             order to develop their decision-making and            T +353 (0)21 490 2942
             problem-solving skills. This ensures that project     E damian.tobin@ucc.ie
             management is understood in its
             organisational context by emphasising
             strategic alignment and the management of
             resources.

             This part-time programme is delivered over 1
             year part-time (for a PG Cert) or 2 years part-
             time (for a Postgraduate Diploma).

             Entry Requirements 2020

              Minimum Honours (Level 8) Primary degree at         Duration: 12 months/24 months
              2H2 level in a relevant area and at least 2 years   Teaching Mode: Part-time
              relevant industrial experience (including cross-    Qualification: PG Cert/PG Dipoma/MSc
              functional team lead and Lean experience)           NFQ Level: Level 9 Programme

                                                                  Fees: Irish/EU PG Cert: €4 ,6 3 0 PG DIP: €9,130
                                                                  MSc: €12,130 PMP Cert €500 not included in total cost
                                                                  and not collected.

29 CUBS_GRADUATE PROGRAMMES_2020/2021
PART-TIME & ONLINE PROGRAMMES_LEVEL 8/9

             HDip HUMAN RESOURCE
             MANAGEMENT

                                                                      BRIGHT
             The HDip Human Resource Management is a                  THINKING
             12-month part-time programme that provides
             a structured educational opportunity for early
             career human resource professionals or those            Unique aspects of the Programme:
             seeking to enter into the HR profession
                                                                     – Blended learning with a balance of classroom
                                                                       lectures and on-line tutorials and activities
             This programme provides a comprehensive
             coverage of the main role span of the HR                – A mix of research-led academics and senior HR
             professional in contemporary organisations
                                                                       professionals teach on the programme
             and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of
             Personnel and Development (CIPD).                       – Strong focus on personal and career
                                                                       development, and the application of theory to
             Students on this programme gain a broad                   the practice of HRM
             understanding of the factors to be considered
             when developing, implementing, and                      – A management research report analysing
             evaluating HR systems; approaches to                      practical issues in organisations
             recruitment and selection, learning and
             development, and performance and rewards
             management; the impact of labour legislation;
             and managing employment relations within
             different organisational contexts.                   PROGRAMME ADMNISTRATOR

             Accreditation                                        T +353 (0)21 490 1899
                                                                  E mandmadmin@ucc.ie
             Once students successfully complete the              PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
             programme, they will receive a CIPD
             (Chartered Institute of Personnel and                Dr. Stefan Jooss
             Development) accreditation. Students on this         T +353 (0)21 490 3370
             programme are also eligible for a 12-month
                                                                  E stefan.jooss@ucc.ie
             Student Membership of the CIPD. The
             following year, graduates can apply for
             Professional Membership which takes into
             account experience in the field – leading to
             Associate, Chartered, or Chartered Fellow
             membership.

             Entry Requirements 2020

              Minimum Honours NFQ Level 7 qualification in any    Duration: 12 months
              discipline AND at least 2 years professional work   Teaching Mode: Part-time
              experience.                                         Qualification: HDip
                                                                  NFQ Level: Level 8 Programme

                                                                  Fees: Irish/EU €5,320 (includes CIPD subscription fee €190)

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PART-TIME & ONLINE PROGRAMMES_LEVEL 8/9

             MSc in Co-operative and
             Social Enterprise

             The MSc Co-operative and Social Enterprise
                                                                      BRIGHT
             programme is designed for students
             interested in pursuing or developing a                   THINKING
             professional or voluntary career in the co-
             operative and/or social enterprise field.
                                                                     Unique aspects of the Programme:
             This part-time programme is delivered online            – Online delivery means that you can study this
             and can be taken over 1 or 2 academic years. It           programme from anywhere in the world once
             provides students with the knowledge and
                                                                       you have internet access.
             skills required to participate meaningfully and
             effectively at leadership level in the decision-        – There is no requirement to be online at a
             making, management and entrepreneurial                    specific time. Students work through the online
             processes of co-operative and social
                                                                       content at times that suit them. This gives
             enterprises.
                                                                       flexibility to those who wish to combine study
             Students of the MSc Co-operative and Social               with work and other commitments.
             Enterprise programme will develop the
                                                                     – The programme can be taken over one or two
             capacity to respond creatively to the needs
                                                                       academic years.
             and problems of the wider community and
             society.                                                – Graded by continuous assessment. No end-of-
                                                                       year examinations.
             To apply for the course you must:                       – Part-time students may be eligible to apply for
                                                                       Skillnet funding.
             • be at least 23 at time of enrolment
             • be able to access and use the Internet
             • possess two years’ experience in a voluntary or
             professional capacity in a co-operative or social
             enterprise,                                             PROGRAMME DIRECTORS

                                                                     Dr Olive McCarthy
             and either
                                                                     T +353 (0)21 490 3354
                                                                     E o.mccarthy@ucc.ie
             hold a minimum of Second Class Honours Grade II
             in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or an
             equivalent academic qualification                       Dr Carol Power
                                                                     T +353 (0)21 490 3850
             or                                                      E cpower@ucc.ie

             have at least five years’ extensive practical,
             professional or scholarly experience in the co-
             operative and social enterprise field as approved
             by the School of Business, and present for
             interview (if required) by the Department of Food
             Business and Development at UCC.

              Duration: 12/24 months                             Fees Irish/EU: €6,130 (Year 1 FT)
              Teaching Mode: Part-time                           €3,130 (Year 1 PT); €3,130 (Year 2 PT)
              Qualification: MSc                                 International (NEU): €6,130 (Year 1 FT);
              NFQ Level: Level 9 Programme                       €3,130 (Year 1 PT); €3,130 (Year 2 PT)

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