MSc Strategic Management

Program Overview

The MSc in Strategic Management empowers students to lead organizations in a dynamic business environment. The program equips students with strategic competencies, including competitive strategy, technology innovation, and resource allocation. Graduates are prepared for careers in strategic management, entrepreneurship, or consulting, with a focus on fostering innovation and global leadership. The program offers both full-time and part-time options, fostering a diverse student body with international representation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc in Strategic Management is an innovative program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead organizations in today's complex and rapidly changing world. The program focuses on the needs of companies operating in innovative, international, and entrepreneurial markets. It aims to provide students with strategic competencies to work in leading international companies or develop their own entrepreneurial businesses.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Equip students with the skills and knowledge to lead organizations in today's complex and digitised world.
• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of strategic management principles and practices.
• Develop students' ability to analyze and solve complex strategic problems.
• Enhance students' leadership skills and prepare them for senior management roles.

Description:

The curriculum includes modules taught by internationally reputable academics and industry practitioners, covering topics such as:

• Competitive strategy
• Behavioral strategy and leadership
• Technology and innovation strategy
• Resource allocation
In the summer term, students have the option to work directly with companies through a company-oriented practical module or to complete a dissertation.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of career paths, including:

• Strategic management roles in leading international companies
• Entrepreneurial ventures
• Consulting roles

Other:

• The program is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related areas, postgraduate business diplomas, or degrees with a significant proportion of business subjects.
• Strong applications from graduates of other disciplines are also considered.
• All students on the MSc in Strategic Management are eligible to apply for Graduate Membership of the IMCA (Institute of Management Consultants & Advisors in Ireland) for the duration of the course and one-year post-qualification.
• The program is offered on a full-time (12 months) and part-time (24 months) basis.
• The starting date for the program is September 2024.
• The average age of students in the 2023/2024 class is 24.
• The class size is 68.
• The class is comprised of 44% females and 56% males.
• The program has 12 nationalities represented.
• 66% of the class is international.