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Strategic Management

MSc (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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The MSc in Strategic Management will equip students to lead an organisation in today’s increasingly complex and digitised world, one characterised by change and disruption. The curriculum includes modules taught by internationally reputable academics and industry practitioners, such as competitive strategy, behavioural strategy and leadership, technology and innovation strategy, resource allocation. 

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
 BMGT43470 Competitive and Corporate Strategy Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BMGT43660 Decision Making Strategies and Techniques Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BMGT45080 Technology & Innovation Strategy Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BMGT43350 Behavioral Strategy and Leadership Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BMGT43800 Strategic Resource Allocation Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BMGT43930 M'ging the Negotiation Proc Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Select one option module from the list
BMGT43480 Entrepreneurship: Theoretical and Empirical Foundations Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Select one option module from the list
BMGT44300 Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Select one option module from the list
BMGT45130 Mindfulness & Resilience atWrk Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Select one option module from the list
BMGT45580 Leadership, Organisations &Me Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Select one option module from the list
BMGT45750 Sustainable Production&Consump Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. If you are interested in pursuing Internship (MSc) (BMGT45300), Consultancy Project (BMGT45030) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register for Summer Trimester modules in March.
 BMGT43450 SM Dissertation Summer  30
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. If you are interested in pursuing Internship (MSc) (BMGT45300), Consultancy Project (BMGT45030) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register for Summer Trimester modules in March.
 BMGT44760 The Science of Teams Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. If you are interested in pursuing Internship (MSc) (BMGT45300), Consultancy Project (BMGT45030) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register for Summer Trimester modules in March.
 BMGT45030 Int' Bus Consultancy Project Summer  20
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. If you are interested in pursuing Internship (MSc) (BMGT45300), Consultancy Project (BMGT45030) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register for Summer Trimester modules in March.
 BMGT45140 Creative Problem Solving in Organisations Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. If you are interested in pursuing Internship (MSc) (BMGT45300), Consultancy Project (BMGT45030) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register for Summer Trimester modules in March.
 BMGT45190 Leadership & Team Management Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. If you are interested in pursuing Internship (MSc) (BMGT45300), Consultancy Project (BMGT45030) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register for Summer Trimester modules in March.
 BMGT45300 Internship (MSc) Summer  20
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. If you are interested in pursuing Internship (MSc) (BMGT45300), Consultancy Project (BMGT45030) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register for Summer Trimester modules in March.
 BMGT45440 Innovation: Disruption &Design Summer  10

MSc Strategic Management (B715) Full Time
EU          Year 1 - € 15760 ba
nonEU    Year 1 - € 22600 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 2 - € 2510 ba

MSc Strategic Management (B716) 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


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

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Strategic Management
Master of Science		 Full-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School		 Apply
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B716
Strategic Management
Master of Science		 Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School		 Apply
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