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Overview

The MSc in Strategic Management equips students with the knowledge and competencies necessary to successfully run a business in an increasingly complex and digitalized world where both MNCs and start-ups compete and cooperate to face major challenges.

The Programme has been recently re-designed to serve the needs of companies operating in innovative, international, and entrepreneurial markets. Our exclusive offer includes modules taught by internationally reputable academics and ex-managers, such as competitive, corporate and behavioural strategy, technology and innovation management, strategic resource allocation, entrepreneurship and new venture creation, negotiation and decision-making techniques. In the summer term, students may also have the option to work directly with companies through a company-oriented practical module or to complete a dissertation.

Every year, this Programme attracts high-potential Irish and International students, often also with relevant work experience. In terms of academic background, it is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree in business, economics, engineering, science, law, as well as for students with postgraduate business diplomas. Applications from non-business graduates are also considered on a one-to-one basis.

What will I learn?

The MSc in Strategic Management is intellectually challenging as it requires students to learn and implement strategies during a range of selected courses taught by reputable international academics and practitioners. The course content equips students with some of the most relevant competences to formulate and implement strategies in global markets facing radical innovations. This involves:

• A comprehension of management theory and practice in order to strengthen a company’s competitive position and boost its profitability.
• Insight into the strategies used by companies across various sectors and the factors contributing to their success or failure.
• The knowledge required to make accurate appraisals of the planning and controlling systems of firms, and design alternative ones where necessary.
• The frameworks and critical skills required to acquire and allocate financial and non-financial resources within the context of a strategic initiative.

How will I benefit?

• Learn to identify the key market and non-market factors impacting the success of a company.
• Expand your knowledge of the analytical tools and critical skills needed to evaluate, design and implement company-level strategies with a focus on increasing profitability.
• Hone your understanding of the challenges managers face in designing and implementing strategies and ability to recommend solutions through reports, presentations and discussions.
• Upon graduation, choose from a range of sectors and positions, from strategic management consulting and financial services through to regulation and government services and graduate positions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course are equipped with an excellent foundation for a career in strategic consultancy, general management, business analysis and project management.

All students on the MSc in Strategic Management are eligible to apply for Graduate Membership of the IMCA (Institute of Management Consultants & Advisors in Ireland).

Career opportunities

The MSc in Strategic Management from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School gives you the specialised skills and knowledge you need for a career in a wide variety of business and financial sectors.

Potential careers for our graduates include:

• Management Consultant
• Project Management
• Business Analyst
• General Management
• Credit Analyst
• Commercial Banking
• Entrepreneur in Residence