Management - MSc

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Limerick

Program Overview

This one-year, full-time MSc in Management is designed to give non-business graduates a strong foundation in essential business disciplines and leadership skills so you can confidently step into managerial roles across sectors. You’ll study core areas like strategy, marketing, finance and digital transformation with plenty of applied learning through case studies and business simulations, making it ideal for graduates aiming for careers in management, consulting or business leadership.

Curriculum Structure

Autumn Semester:
You begin with core business modules such as Contemporary Management Theory and Practice, Principles of Marketing Management, Organisational Behaviour, Digital Transformation & Data Management, and Economics for Business — where you learn how organisations operate and how strategic decisions are made in real business environments.

Spring Semester:
In the second term you progress to Strategic Management for Contemporary Organisations, Human Resource Management in a Changing World, Professional Networks and Effective Business Communication, Applied Business Analytics and Sustainable Financial Management — all helping you sharpen analytical thinking and leadership capability that employers seek.

Summer Semester (Capstone):
You wrap up the programme with Business Simulation, a hands-on capstone module where you apply your skills to manage a virtual company in a competitive market, and choose an elective like Managing Complexity within Business or Confirmation Paper to tailor your focus further.

Focus areas:
Strategic management, organisational behaviour, marketing principles, digital transformation, analytics, HR and sustainable finance.

Learning outcomes:
You’ll graduate prepared to analyse business problems, make informed strategic decisions, leverage data in management contexts, lead teams effectively and communicate high-impact solutions in professional environments.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
This programme is a Level 9 Masters qualification on Ireland’s National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), recognised internationally for postgraduate business education.

Reputation (employability rankings):
University of Limerick’s Kemmy Business School is known for its strong industry links, applied approach and high graduate employability — with alumni moving into management, consulting, project leadership and business development roles across sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students gain practical skills through simulated business environments, live company projects, professional skills workshops, and access to dedicated business school facilities like trading rooms and innovation labs. This applied learning approach is designed to mirror real-world management challenges. The experiential learning components typically include:

Live Client Projects & Consultancy: Many programs feature core modules where students work in teams as consultants for real companies (often SMEs or startups) to solve a current strategic or operational business problem, presenting solutions directly to company leadership.
Business Simulation Software: A key tool is competitive business simulation software (like Cesim SimFirm, Capstone, or Marketplace). Students manage a virtual company, making integrated decisions across all business functions in a simulated market over several rounds.
Professional Development Workshops: Dedicated non-credit workshops often cover practical skills such as advanced Excel for business, financial modeling, LinkedIn profile optimization, networking, and presentation skills.
Dedicated Business School Facilities: Students typically have access to:
- Trading Rooms (Bloomberg Terminals): Equipped with Bloomberg Professional terminals for real-time financial data analysis, found in many business schools.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hubs: Dedicated spaces for design thinking, prototyping, and startup development, often connected to the university's entrepreneurship center.
- Behavioral Labs: Used for consumer and organizational behavior research, featuring tools like eye-tracking software.

Progression & Future Opportunities

University of Limerick's MSc in Management (1-year full-time, NFQ Level 9) is a conversion program for non-business graduates (minimum 2:2 honours degree in any field), introducing core business disciplines like accounting, economics, marketing, digital transformation, organisational behaviour, human resource management, strategy, and operations via interactive teaching to build foundational skills for management careers.

Career Support Elements

Prepares graduates for roles across industries through practical application of business acumen and digital competencies.
Emphasizes employability in Ireland's dynamic economy via comprehensive foundation in major disciplines.

Further Academic Progression
Graduates pursue PhDs in business/management or professional certifications, leveraging interdisciplinary training.