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During this programme, you will: 

• Gain a solid grounding in the fundamental principles of modern management and key business disciplines. 

• Examine the dynamics of employment relations, workplace behaviour, and the management of people and organisations. 

• Explore core concepts and practices in accounting, finance, marketing, strategy, economics, and digital transformation. 

• Develop and apply practical business skills to support effective decision-making, planning, and problem-solving in organisational contexts. 

• Participate in a Business Simulation module to apply your knowledge in practice and build real-world management experience. 

• Choose from elective modules, such as the Confirmation Paper or Managing Complexity within Business, to tailor the programme to your interests and career goals.

Key information:  

• Complete full-time over one year   

• Delivered on campus  
   
• Modules taught during autumn, spring and summer semesters   

You will learn through a blend of:   

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities   
   
• Reflective practice and guided research   
   
• Regular feedback from faculty and peers 

Autumn Semester 

• will Introduce the core principles and frameworks that underpin modern management across different organisational contexts. 

• will examine the role of marketing in business strategy and equips you with tools to analyse and address customer needs. 

• will explore how individuals and groups behave in organisations and how managers can shape workplace dynamics. 

• will focus on how digital technologies and data-driven approaches reshape business models, processes, and decision-making. 

• will provide an understanding of key economic concepts and their application to managerial decision-making. 

Spring Semester 

• will develop your ability to formulate, implement, and evaluate strategies in complex business environments. 

• will analyse modern HR practices with an emphasis on talent management, diversity, and the evolving nature of work. 

• will build skills in professional communication, collaboration, and networking essential for managerial success. 

• will introduce analytical tools and methods for turning data into actionable business insights. 

• will examine financial decision-making with a focus on sustainability, risk, and value creation. 

Summer Semester 

• is a capstone, experiential module where you apply your learning by managing a virtual company in a competitive market environment. 

Electives (choose one): 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.   

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honours grade 2 (2:2). in any field other than Business or Commerce related fields.  

• The university will shortlist and invite you to an interview.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents:  

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID number
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts 

English Language:  

• English language competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application:   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• * If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU: €10,200

Non- EU: €18,400

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

 
Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

Graduates of an MSc in Management are well-positioned to pursue a wide range of leadership and analytical roles across industries. Many excel in management consulting, helping organisations solve strategic and operational challenges. Others thrive in project management or operations roles, where they apply their organisational and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency and innovation. The degree also opens doors to marketing and brand management, where graduates leverage their understanding of consumer behaviour and data analytics to shape strategy. Those with a passion for finance often move into business development, investment analysis, or banking positions. Increasingly, MSc Management graduates succeed in entrepreneurial ventures or start-ups, using their strategic and managerial expertise to launch and scale new businesses. Finally, many build rewarding careers in public sector and non-profit leadership, applying management principles to deliver social impact and organisational transformation.

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Technical
• Administrative
• Marketing
• Sales
• Production process 

Employers range from retail to financial services to medical device and pharmaceutical to food, agribusiness, engineering, software and social network technology firms. 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions