Course Summary
The MSc in Strategic Management will equip students to lead an organisation in today’s increasingly complex and digitised world, one characterised by change and disruption. The curriculum includes modules taught by internationally reputable academics and industry practitioners, such as competitive strategy, behavioural strategy and leadership, technology and innovation strategy, resource allocation.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Please review the entry requirements below. The UCD Smurfit Admissions Office staff have expertise in reviewing international qualifications from around the world and will be able to assess your application's comparability to the Irish entry requirement.
A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline or
a primary degree with a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience.
Information & Requirements:
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country.
https://www.smurfitschool.ie/admissions/internationalapplicants/englishlanguagerequirements/
Visa Requirements
Some students might have to get a student visa in order to come and study in Ireland. Please check the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services website to see if you require a visa. https://www.irishimmigration.ie/
Application Details
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Who Should Apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
B715 Strategic Management Master of Science Full-Time
Commencing September 2026 Graduate Taught
B716 Strategic Management Master of Science Part-Time
Commencing September 2026 Graduate Taught
(UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School)
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Graduates of this course are equipped with an excellent foundation for a career in strategic consultancy, general management, business analysis and project management.
All students on the MSc in Strategic Management are eligible to apply for Graduate Membership of the IMCA (Institute of Management Consultants & Advisors in Ireland).
87% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published in September 2025.
Potential careers for our graduates include:
Management Consultant
Project Management
Business Analyst
General Management
Credit Analyst
Commercial Banking
Entrepreneur in Residence
Duration
B716 24 months part-time.
Delivery: On Campus