MSc in Strategic Management
Our innovative MSc in Strategic Management will equip you to lead an organisation in today’s increasingly complex and digitised world, one characterised by change and disruption. The programme has been designed to serve the needs of companies operating in innovative, international, and entrepreneurial markets. 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. 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.
The programme is ideal for students seeking to acquire strategic competencies and who wish to work in leading international companies or to develop their own entrepreneurial business. Our typical students tend to have an undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related areas, postgraduate business diplomas, or degrees with a significant proportion of business subjects. Strong applications from graduates of other disciplines are also considered.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Taught Master's: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
Research Programmes: A minimum overall score of 6.5 is required.
IELTS Indicator: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band. This test will be accepted for 2022/23 and 2023/24 intake.
Taught Master's: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
Research Programmes: A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
TOEFL iBT Home: A minimum score of 100 is required with a score of at least 20 in each section. This test will be accepted for 2022/23 and 2023/24 intake.
English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 185+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English)
Acceptable Examinations:
• Proficiency Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
• Advanced Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Minimum of 65 and at least 59 for each item.
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English (DET) for the 2023/24 intake.
An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.
Please note that this does not apply to the CEMS MiM / MSc in International Management. In the case of the CEMS MiM the Duolingo English Test will not be accepted.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
21520 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 EUR
Application Fee: 50 EUR
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