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MSc (NFQ Level 9)

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With digital innovation at the heart of transformation across the global business spectrum, the MSc in Digital Innovation champions the vital qualities to lead the strategic development and deployment of new technology and systems. Designed to equip future business and technology leaders with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the digital age, this programme addresses technology-centric transformation in business and society.

This Master's programme is delivered at our dedicated Graduate Business School campus, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, located in Blackrock, 4km from the main UCD Belfield Campus.

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS40910 Skills for Business Enquiry Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41020 Design,Development,Creativity Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41030 Digital infrastructure Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS40640 Cultural and Political Perspectives on Managing Technology and Change Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41010 Outsourcing and Offshoring Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41220 The Ethereum Ecosystem Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS40650 Understanding Digital Innovation: Knowledge, Power, Agency & AI Summer  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS40740 Strategic Project Management in the Digital World Summer  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41440 Cybersecurity Summer  10

MSc Digital Innovation (B551) Full Time
EU          Year 1 - € 15760 ba
nonEU    Year 1 - € 22600 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 2 - € 2510 ba

MSc Digital Innovation (B552) Part Time
EU          Year 1 - € 8610 ba
nonEU    Year 1 - € 11300 ba
EU          Year 2 - € 8200 ba
nonEU    Year 2 - € 10760 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 3 - € 2510 ba

ba"Continuation fees apply Where a student fails to complete their programme in the prescribed time a continuation fee will apply to modules carried in subsequent years."
***Fees are subject to change


 

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No



  • Graduates seeking a career managing the delivery of ICT-enabled innovation to business and other organisations.

  • ICT professionals seeking to move their competence area and skill-set along the ICT value chain, from production of software to delivery of business innovation through ICT.

  • General business professionals who seek to increase their knowledge of how ICT can deliver business value and enable innovation, and acquire the skills to use ICT products and services to innovate in their own functional areas.


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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Digital Innovation:

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Digital Innovation
Master of Science		 Full-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School		 Apply
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B552
Digital Innovation
Master of Science		 Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School		 Apply
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