Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
(Joint Degree between University College Cork and the University of Galway)
The MSc in Technology Management is a a part-time distance education programme running over 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme.
The programme is delivered part-time over four semesters on a distance-learning basis and incorporates a combination of self-instructional printed materials (i.e. student guide, printed course modules), in addition to regular seminars and tutorials, which are complementary to the programme. These will be supported by a web-based, online learning tool, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Students will take a total of 8 core modules of 5 credits each, 1 core 10 credit module and 1 elective modules of 10 credits, totalling 60 credits, over 4 semesters in two academic years. Due to the part-time nature of the programme with the studies spread over 2 academic years, the grouping of modules in each semester will vary according to the specified enrolment cycles and overall organisation of the programme by the co-ordinating University (the University of Galway). In addition, students will also undertake a research dissertation module of one year (3 semesters) duration in the second academic year of studies, with the value of 30 credits.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List | Code | Title | Credits |
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| MT6001 | Managing Innovation | 5 |
| MT6003 | Managing Technology Projects | 5 |
| MT6008 | Technology Finance and Capital | 5 |
| MT6009 | Strategy and Management of Technology | 10 |
| MT6010 | People Management for Technology Organisations | 10 |
| MT6018 | User Centred Design | 5 |
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| MT6000 | Dissertation in Technology Management 3 | 30 |
| MT6005 | Innovation and Technology Transfer | 5 |
| MT6006 | Marketing Technology Products | 5 |
| MT6007 | Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 5 |
| MT6017 | Data Analysis for Process and Product Development | 5 |
| Total Credits | 90 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc in Technology Management (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Analyse the processes and operations in their companies, identify areas of improvement towards operational excellence / world class manufacturing, and design plans of action for such improvements;
- Describe the modern concepts of business and manufacturing operations, including lean manufacturing, six-sigma, just in time, total quality management, continuous process improvement, rapid prototyping and product development, and their role in improving competitiveness;
- Identify the concepts that would have greater impact in their companies and plan for change management;
- Describe comprehensive and effective approaches to the management of innovation, including work processes and human resource and team work aspects, and organise their companies for effective and sustainable innovation;
- Deploy effective methods of managing technology innovation and manage projects to deliver technology-based change;
- Recognise the role of modern IT systems in improving business processes throughout the supply and distribution chains and maximising response capacity to market changes and opportunities, and lead the implementation of such systems in their companies in order to achieve strategic objectives;
- Define approaches and manage projects for strategic deployment of technology change in companies for innovation and competitiveness;
- Apply a problem-solving approach to process and product improvement, making use of simulation and modelling tools as appropriate;
- Design a scientific research based approach to address a new problem seeking an innovative solution that deploys state of the art methods, knowledge and thinking, carry out the planned work, analyse findings systematically and critically, and report work and conclusions in an effective manner.
