MBA Strategy

Overview

The aim of the MBA in Strategy is to enable learners to develop their leadership and strategic management skills, thus raising their individual performance and assisting their organisations achieve success. The MBA enables the learner, as a professional, to review their leadership and management style and identify how they can improve upon same to increase their effectiveness at a senior level in the workplace. The programme allows learners to develop an appreciation of the interconnectedness of all aspects of the organisation, and an appreciation of the role each function must play in delivering on organisational goals. For most learners, moving to a strategic role in their organisation requires an understanding of functions outside of their existing professional competence together with an expert command of the strategic management.

Course Delivery

Two part-time academic years (4 semesters)

Each semester is of 15 week duration (including examinations).

Presentation of course consists of lectures, tutorials, case studies, visiting lectures, and site visits.

• Stage 1/Semester 1 – Wednesday & Friday
• Stage 1/Semester 2 – Wednesday & Friday
• Stage 2/Semester 1 – Wednesday & Friday
• Stage 2/Semester 2 – Research Thesis

Time: Wed 6pm – 10pm; and Fri 3pm – 8pm.

This programme will be blended delivery in the coming academic year. While much of lectures will take place online, students may be required to attend campus on a couple of occasions each semester and will have to attend on-campus for their final examinations at the end of each semester.

Award

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy (Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

Modules

Stage 1/Semester 1

• Research Methods
• Exploring Corporate Strategy
• Applied Business Finance
• Leadership & Organisational Behaviour 

Stage 1/Semester 2

• Economics of Global Markets
• Global Business Strategy
• Contemporary Issues in Marketing
• IT & Analytics for Business

Stage 2/Semester 1

• (One Mandatory and One Elective – 10 ECTS)
• International Business Field Trip (Mandatory)
• Operations Strategy (E)
• Innovation & Creativity (E)
• Organisational Change Management (E)
• Strategic Corporate Finance (E)
• Services Marketing Management (E)

Stage 2/Semester 2

• Research Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Applicants who have a minimum of an Honours Bachelor of Business or cognate degree (Level 8) or cognate discipline (H2.2) or an approved equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for entry to the programme.

All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no section below 6.0). English language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to the start of the programme. Full English Language Requirements are available at https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/cork-campus/

Places are limited. Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€12,500

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. 

Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.