Program Overview
This conversion course equips science, engineering, and technology graduates with innovation, management, and commercialization skills, enabling them to lead technology initiatives and pursue management careers in technology-focused industries. The program aims to bridge the gap between technical and business perspectives, fostering collaboration between managers and technologists. Graduates will gain a deep understanding of technological innovation, business processes, supply chain management, and project development.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This conversion course is targeted at science, engineering and technology graduates who have an interest in developing an innovation, management and commercial perspective on technology, and/or who wish to pursue management careers in a technology focussed industry. Innovation and Technology are key drivers of competitive advantage and long-term success for companies in today’s global knowledge economy. This programme aims to meet an important skills gap identified in Irish industries, by providing opportunities for technology, science and engineering graduates to develop a broad set of business, management, innovation and commercialisation tools. Upon completion of the course the graduate will emerge as a technology leader with a strategic perspective on organisational issues and challenges. In this context the programme objectives are as follows:
- Provide perspectives, concepts, and tools to anticipate challenges and seize opportunities presented by global technological change
- Provide graduates from different functional areas and perspectives with an understanding of the nature and process of technological innovation
- Develop a common business language so managers and technologists can work together on technological processes within their organisation
- Understand international and cross-cultural management perspectives and processes vis-à-vis technology development and innovation
- Understand and integrate the commercialisation of technology and management of business operations
- Develop an understanding of the innovative and competitive value that can be achieved through better supply chain management, outsourcing and business partnerships
- Develop the knowledge and skill set required to manage development projects.
Outline:
Year One
Semester 1
- Group Consultancy Project [Mandatory]
- Innovation Management [Mandatory]
- Marketing [Mandatory]
- Strategic Operations Management [Mandatory]
- Technology Management [Mandatory]
- Venture Finance [Mandatory]
Semester 2
- Corporate Entrepreneurship INNT1000 [Mandatory]
- Project Management [Mandatory]
- Strategic Management [Mandatory]
- Management & Organisational Behaviour [Mandatory]
- Strategic Marketing for Innovation [Mandatory]
- Strategic Supply Management [Mandatory]
Fees (Non-EU) €13,500 Total Fee
Technological University Dublin: A Summary
Overview:
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is a public university located in Dublin, Ireland. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. TU Dublin is known for its strong focus on practical learning and its commitment to providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
TU Dublin boasts a vibrant campus life with a diverse student body. Students can enjoy a range of activities and societies, including sports clubs, music groups, and drama societies. The university also offers a variety of support services, such as career counseling, academic advising, and student health services.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Practical Learning:
TU Dublin emphasizes practical learning, providing students with hands-on experience and industry connections.Diverse Programs:
The university offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, catering to diverse interests and career aspirations.Vibrant Campus Life:
Students can enjoy a lively campus environment with numerous clubs, societies, and events.Strong Industry Links:
TU Dublin has strong connections with industry, providing students with opportunities for internships, placements, and career development.Academic Programs:
TU Dublin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including:
Undergraduate:
Arts, Business, Engineering, Science, Health Sciences, and more.Postgraduate:
Master's degrees, PhD programs, and professional development courses.Other:
TU Dublin has five locations in Dublin, including Grangegorman, Blanchardstown, Tallaght, City Centre, and Rathmines. The university is committed to sustainability and has over 400 sustainable businesses.
Entry Requirements:
Potential candidates seeking admission to the course will hold a minimum 2.2 award in an honours bachelor degree in science, engineering or technology. Business graduates are not eligible to apply. A suitable candidate, who is not a graduate, but is a graduate member of, for example, the Institute of Engineers of Ireland, or of equivalent status in a similar professional engineering or scientific Institution, may be eligible for consideration for admission. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
