NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The programme is designed for those who have already begun management and professional careers. For this reason, the Executive MBA Programme at UCC is offered on a part-time basis over 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Each 12-month period consists of two 12-week semesters. Parts 1 and 3 commence in January; and Parts 2 and 4 commence in September. Classes are held on Fridays (full day) and Saturdays (mornings) during each semester. The programme is normally available on a cyclical basis (with the next intake of students in January 2023).

Students registered for the January 2021 - December 2022 programme cycle will take Part 4 in 2022/23.

Students registering for the January 2023 - December 2024 programme cycle will take Part 1 in 2022/23.

Orientation and Introduction to the Leadership Development Framework

Students are required to attend the Orientation & Introduction to the Leadership Development Framework programme prior to the commencement of Part One - Management Foundations. The Leadership Development Framework allows students to reflect upon their achievements, performance and learning through three structured reflective stages.

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 100 credits as follows:
Part 1 - Management Foundations
Students take 25 credits as follows:
AC6505	Managerial Control and Performance	5
EC6505	Economics for Strategic Business Development	5
IS6503		5
MG6508	Organisational Behaviour	5
MG6509	Managing Human Resources	5
Leadership Development Framework Stage 3
Part 2 - Practice of Management
Students take 25 credits as follows:
AC6506	Financial Investment and Analysis	5
BU6500	Operations and Supply Chain Management	5
BU6501		5
EC6506	Economics for Global Business	5
MG6510		5
Leadership Development Framework Stage 3
Part 3 - Leadership Foundations
Students take 25 credits as follows:
BU6502		5
BU6503		10
IS6502		5
MG6507		5
Leadership Development Framework Stage 3
Part 4 - Practice of Leadership
Students take 25 credits as follows:
BU6504	Leadership Project	10
MG6504	Integrated Strategy Project	10
Select one elective module from the following:		5
BU6505	People and Talent Management (5)
GV6503	Public Sector Elective (5)
LW6503	()
Leadership Development Framework Stage 3
Total Credits		100

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for the Master of Business Administration (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
• Apply leadership and transformational roles in practice within their own and other organisations.