Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
MBA
Programme Code CR_BBADM_9 Mode of Delivery Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 90
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/01/2021
Department ORGANISATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Field of Study 3450 - Business & Management
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth An in-depth knowledge of business management skills which will able the graduate to formulate, implement, monitor, evaluate and review the process of setting and achieving organisational goals. Competence in leading organisations and participating in the strategic development of those organisations as well as an expert understanding of current best practice in the field of individual and organisational learning.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Excellent communication skills together with increased flexibility and adaptability when handling uncertainty. A critical awareness of the business environment and a broad perspective of organisational goals. The learner will assume greater responsibility to contribute to groups and teams with specialist skills and expertise, while possessing a balanced, objective and well-focussed perspective. The learner will commit to ongoing learning and development while demonstrating an awareness of ethical and social issues.
PO3 Skill - Range A broad range of personal and organisational skills such as conceptual, diagnostic, technical, interpersonal, informational, communication, risk taking, analytical, problem solving. A strong ability to build trust, communicate effectively and demonstrate rational decision making. Gain and use power successfully, manage relationships, cultural differences and workforce diversity and create high performance teams as well as effectively managing training & development.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to define and resolve structured & un-structured problems, analyse soft or hard issue problems, interpret clear/unclear problems and demonstrate qualitative and quantitative judgement based on experience and intuition, as well as objectivity when dealing with complex issues.
PO5 Competence - Context Apply the knowledge learned in different environments to their own organisations; apply knowledge in contexts which are unpredictable/predictable, which are contingent on the organisation and the environment and demonstrate awareness, adaptability and anticipation of these contexts and adapt accordingly.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to assume responsibility within their organization, lead, create, initiate and stimulate thought. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at a professional level and implement communication structures within a learning organisation.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The competence to take responsibility for his/her own learning as evidenced by advanced research assignments and directed study; successfully share and transfer knowledge as part of a learning organisation; utilise their programme learning to deal with new experiences and unfamiliar situations and continue their path to lifelong learning.
PO8 Competence - Insight Confidence which reflects the MBA culture and be respected in the workplace. Demonstrates an ability to act as a role model and act as a facilitator within their organisation, encouraging other employees to offer new ideas thus ensuring the spread of new innovative knowledge and assisting employees in moral, social and ethical decision making.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT9005 Applied Business Finance Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
MGMT9057 Exploring Corporate Strategy 2 10
MRKT9010 Global Marketing Management Katie Power 2 5
MGMT9009 Research Methods Breda O Dwyer 4 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT9058 Global Business Strategy 3 10
MGMT9060 MBA Contemporary Issues Mkt Breda O Dwyer 1 5
MRKT9014 People Management Strategies Katie Power 3 5
LEGS9003 Trade Policy & Regulation Katie Power 2 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
ONE Mandatory plus ONE Elective
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC9017 International Bus Field Trip Katie Power 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DATA9004 IT and Analytics for Business David Goulding 1 5
MGMT9006 Innovation & Creativity Breda O Dwyer 2 5
MGMT9059 Mg Creative Skills Service S. Breda O Dwyer 2 5
MGMT9040 Operations Strategy Pio Fenton 1 5
ACCT9004 Strategic Corporate Finance Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT9054 MBA Research Thesis Breda O Dwyer 2 30