Business - International Business

The MSc in International Business has been specifically designed for those wishing to gain deeper knowledge of the international business environment as both employees or as owner/managers of businesses operating internationally. The requirement for managers to think globally but act locally is vital to success. An understanding of the international environment in which organisations are now situated cannot be over-emphasised.



Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at anyone following a career path that requires them to step into middle to top management positions in an internationally-focused business environment. 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.

Course Content

In year 1 of the part-time programme and in the first semester of year 2, students are required to undertake two core modules per semester. In the first semester of year 2, students are also required to complete a tencredit research methods module. In year 2, semester 2, students take one core module and one elective. The final element of the programme requires learners to undertake a research dissertation.



In the full-time schedule, students are required to undertake 4 core modules in semester 1, and 3 core modules plus an elective in semester 2. In addition, students are required to complete a ten-credit research methods module which runs across semester 1 and 2. The final element of the programme requires learners to undertake a research dissertation.



Core Modules

. Global Business

. Business Models, Strategy and Tactics

. Marketing in the Global Environment

. Leading, Managing and Planning in Organisations

. Corporate Governance, Business Ethics and CSR

. Economics for Management

. Contemporary Issues in Global Finance

. Research Methods

· Dissertation



Elective Modules

. Strategic Management of Human Capital

. Business Intelligence

. Sustainable Business Leadership

. Commercial Law

. Entrepreneurship

. 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.

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



Laptop Requirement

All students applying to NCI must have access to a laptop that will allow them to attend classes online and, where relevant, to participate in on-campus learning. Some students may be able to avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme, subject to eligibility.

Application: Apply online at www.ncirl.ie

Part-time Option:



Duration:

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



Delivery:

Blended - Livestream (online) classes with some in-person (on campus) delivery. Exams may take the form of online or in person.



Indicative Schedule:

Monday and Wednesday 18.00 - 21.00 plus some Saturday workshops.



Full-time Option



Duration:

September Starts

1 year taught plus a final dissertation: 2 semesters (Sep-Dec and Jan-May), dissertation due in August



Delivery

On-campus faceto- face classes



Indicative Schedule:

Students need to be available 09.00 - 17.00 Monday - Friday. Full-time students may also be required to attend classes after 17.00 (class days and times vary).

Part-time Option

Start Date: September 2025.



Full-time Option

Start Date Sept 2025 and Jan 2026

Award and Progression

The MSc in International Business 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.