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Strategic Management

MSc (NFQ Level 9)
Sustainable Development Goals

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 - A)1 of:
Select one option module from the list
HRM40720 Work & Employment in the Global Economy Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. Students will be able to register for Summer trimester modules in March.
 BMGT43390 Cross Cultural Mgmt (MSc Bus) Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. Students will be able to register for Summer trimester modules in March.
 BMGT44580 Reputation & Disrepute Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. 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 0 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. Students will be able to register for Summer trimester modules in March.
 BMGT45190 Leadership & Team Management Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Select 2x10 ECTS Summer Trimester option modules. Students will be able to register for Summer trimester modules in March.
 BMGT45440 Innovation: Disruption &Design Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - C)0 of:
Students interested in undertaking International Business Consultancy Project (BMGT45030), Internship (BMGT45300) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) will be registered manually by the Programme Manager upon approval. If students internship arrangements fail after the cut off date they must take Research Project BMGT45790 in its place.
 BMGT43450 SM Dissertation Summer  30
Stage 1 Options - C)0 of:
Students interested in undertaking International Business Consultancy Project (BMGT45030), Internship (BMGT45300) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) will be registered manually by the Programme Manager upon approval. If students internship arrangements fail after the cut off date they must take Research Project BMGT45790 in its place.
 BMGT45030 Int' Bus Consultancy Project Summer  20
Stage 1 Options - C)0 of:
Students interested in undertaking International Business Consultancy Project (BMGT45030), Internship (BMGT45300) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) will be registered manually by the Programme Manager upon approval. If students internship arrangements fail after the cut off date they must take Research Project BMGT45790 in its place.
 BMGT45300 Internship (MSc) Summer  20
Stage 1 Options - C)0 of:
Students interested in undertaking International Business Consultancy Project (BMGT45030), Internship (BMGT45300) or Dissertation (BMGT43450) will be registered manually by the Programme Manager upon approval. If students internship arrangements fail after the cut off date they must take Research Project BMGT45790 in its place.
 BMGT45790 Research Project Summer  20

UCD is strongly committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), embedding sustainability in teaching, research, operations, and community engagement. Sustainability principles are integrated into this programme, ensuring students graduate equipped to address global challenges. UCD’s leadership in this area is internationally recognised, ranking 49th globally and 1st in Ireland in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2024. UCD also leads impactful research in areas such as climate action, clean energy, and social equity, supported by a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy focused on reducing emissions, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering a sustainable campus culture.

Here are the SDGs which align more visibly with this programme:

SDG5 SDG8 SDG9 SDG 12

MSc Strategic Management (B715) Full Time
EU          Year 1 - € 16150 ba
nonEU    Year 1 - € 23170 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 2 - € 2570 ba

MSc Strategic Management (B716) Part Time
EU          Year 1 - € 8830 ba
nonEU    Year 1 - € 11600 ba
EU          Year 2 - € 8830 ba
nonEU    Year 2 - € 11300 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 3 - € 2570 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

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No


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