Explore UCD

UCD Home >

Strategy, Development & Innovation

ProfDip (NFQ Level 9)

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

Contact Us

About This Course

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
SBUS41020 Business Model Innovation Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS41050 Market Position & Competitive Advantage Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS41060 Strategic Decision Making Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS41750 Leading Innovation & Change Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS41760 Strategic Leadership Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS41770 Strategy in a Turbulent Environment - The New Normal Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5

Strategy, Development & Innovation (B600) Part Time
EU/NONEU    fee per year - € 8670

***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.

Part Time option suitable for:

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


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Strategy, Development & Innovation:

ROWCLASS Apply to
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt
B600
Strategy, Development & Innovation


Part-Time
Commencing January 2025
Graduate Taught
Smurfit Executive Development
Not available to International applicantsApply
* you can change options at the top of the page

Additional special entry route(s) to Strategy, Development & Innovation:

These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.

ROWCLASS Apply to
showAudience-audienceEU
B600
Strategy, Development & Innovation


Part-Time
Commencing January 2025
Smurfit Executive Development 2
Smurfit Executive Development
Please note that the following sections are all mandatory and require completion by UCD Smurfit Executive Development applicants before submitting:

Profile, English language, College, General Questions, Executive Education Supplementary Questions, Employment, Funding and Sponsorship, and Ts & Cs. Supporting documentation including transcripts, references (if required for the specific diploma) and digital photographs can be uploaded in the Files Section.

For queries regarding course requirements please contact exec.dev@ucd.ie