MSc STRATEGY & INNOVATION

Program Overview

The MSc Strategy & Innovation from Maynooth University is a Level 8 program designed for aspiring managers and professionals seeking to advance their careers. This 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time program offers a blend of core modules in strategy, innovation, and leadership, along with additional modules and a significant applied research project. With 100% coursework assessment and no examinations, the program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing graduates for roles in general or senior management.

Program Outline

• Duration:
• Full-time:
1 year (3 semesters) starting September.
• Part-time: 2 years with classes spread over two years.
• Format:
• Taught program with a significant applied research project.
• Full-time and part-time participants take the same classes.
• Part-time participants' module load is spread over two years.
• Modules:
• Core modules:
• Business Strategy
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Financial Management
• Leadership
• Career Development
• Additional modules:
• Strategy Live
• Dissertation
• Business Consulting Project
• Placement Project
• Sustainability in Business
• Schedule:
• Full-time:
Classes typically held 4 days a month (September to May).
• Part-time: Classes typically held 2 days a month (September to May).
• Time commitment:
• Full-time:
36 days of classes (September to May).
• Part-time: 16 days in the first year and 20 days in the second year (September to May).
• Business Consulting Project/Work Placement/Dissertation is completed June to August.

Assessment:

• **100% coursework assessment.

• **No examinations.

Teaching:

• **Face-to-face teaching with possible online sessions.

• **Taught by academic staff with expertise in their respective fields.

• **Guest speakers and industry professionals may contribute to the program.

• **Emphasis on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Careers:

• **Designed for participants aspiring to careers in general or senior management.

• **Develops skills relevant to roles requiring strategic, financial, innovation, marketing, and leadership expertise.

• Suitable for:
• Recent graduates specializing in general management.
• Professionals with work experience in specialist areas transitioning to management or advancing to senior management.
• Potential career paths:
• Management consultant
• Entrepreneur
• Business development manager
• Marketing manager
• Senior executive
• Leadership positions in public or private sector

Other:

• **Maynooth University is ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide.

• Attend research seminars delivered by academic staff and visitors.
• Develop extensive career planning and development skills.
• Gain insights into their own organizations (business consulting project).
• Network with industry professionals and potential employers.