NCI Course Details

The course will allow you to develop an advanced understanding of the management function across a broad range of business disciplines including enterprise, innovation management, technology, strategy, finance and law, providing you with the ability to analyse and critically evaluate management theory and practice.

This course is aimed at individuals seeking to develop an entrepreneurial mindset with a view to starting their own business or nurturing this approach within an existing organisational structure. Additionally, the course can provide a transition stage for graduates from other disciplines who wish to move into the management arena either as practitioners, researchers or consultants.

The MSc in Entrepreneurship course is awarded by QQI at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award will allow transfer to level 9 research degrees and in some cases progression to taught doctoral courses at level 10 on the NFQ.

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in either a cognate or non-cognate area at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.

The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning non-graduates with extensive professional experience and other prior qualifications may also be considered for the course.

In the part-time schedule in year 1 of the programme, students are required to undertake four core modules plus one elective. In year 2, students take three core modules plus one elective. In addition, in year 2 semester 1 of the programme, students are required to complete a ten-credit research methods module. The final element of the programme requires learners to undertake a research dissertation.

Core Modules  

• Entrepreneurial Dynamics
• Business Models, Strategy and Tactics
• Marketing in the Global Environment
• Commercial Law
• Leading, Managing and Planning in Organisations
• Business Intelligence
• Enterprise Simulation Game
• Research Methods
• Dissertation

Elective Modules

• Corporate Governance, Business Ethics and CSR
• Contemporary Issues in Global Finance
• Sustainable Business Leadership
• International Business
• Strategic Management of Human Capital
• Employment Law
• Management in Postmodern Markets
• Doing Business on the Cloud
• Strategic Project Management

Availability of elective choices is subject to student numbers. The course content as shown above is for indicative purposes. The college reserves the right to re-order the schedule of modules offered.

Note: that all modules count towards the final award classification.

For more information on the modules taught on this course view our module descriptors.

Blended – Livestream (online) classes with some campus classes and some in-person exams, scheduled in advance.

See the MSc in Entrepreneurship course brochure for an explanation of the learning methods.

National College of Ireland has implemented a Bring Your Own Device policy for all courses. Specifically, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a portable computer (laptop/notebook) with a substantial hardware configuration.

The minimal suitable configuration is:

Processor:

• Intel 7th (or higher) generation processors (Core i-3, ii-5, -7,i-9-7x)
• or AMD Ryzen 3rd generation processors, running at 2.0GHz and above (Intel Atom/Celeron or AMD Athlon/Sempron Processors may cost less, but may not meet your requirements)

Random Access Memory (RAM):
8 GB minimum

Solid State Drive (SSD) Capacity:
256 GB minimum

Wireless Card:
802.11 a/b/g/n compliant with Bluetooth Capability (incompatibilities have been noted with the Qualcomm Atheros Wireless Adapters and software device drivers)

Graphics Card:
Direct X9 or later

Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 10 Home/Pro

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI cannot provide support for these personal devices.

Student Laptop Loan Scheme

A Laptop Loan Scheme is available for eligible students to assist them in completing their chosen course.

Monday and Wednesday 18.00 - 21.00 plus some Saturday workshops (on campus).

Please note that exams can be scheduled during the morning, afternoon or evening Monday to Saturday.

2 full calendar years: 5 semesters; 4 taught semesters and a final dissertation to be submitted in the final year.

€4,150 per annum. (€8,300 total fee)
(Fees revised annually)

You can spread the cost of this course with a direct debit plan.

Scholarships and Discounts

We offer a range of scholarship opportunities and discount offers available to both NCI and non-NCI graduates that will help you access this course.