Communications, Emerging Technologies and Industry Practices - MSc

Course Details

Course Code(s):

MSCETITFAD

Available:

Full-Time

Intake:

Autumn/Fall

Course Start Date:

September

Duration:

1 Year Full-Time

Award:

Masters (MSc)

Qualification:

NFQ Level 9 Major Award

Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Course Type: Taught

Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Chris McInerney
Email: Chris.G.McInerney@ul.ie

Read instructions on how to apply

for more information or to be notified when applications are open.

Brief Description

This unique, skills focused and multi-disciplinary programme is designed to prepare students from Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences (and other) disciplines for rewarding and challenging careers in industry or in jobs with an industry facing role.

The relevance of careers in / with industry for these graduates has been repeatedly emphasised by industry partners, many of whom have been involved in the design of this programme.

On successful completion of this degree graduates will be able to:

Apply critical thinking, design thinking and industry standard problem-solving tools to meet the needs of a variety of employers
Benefit from an extended internship in one industry employer or Design and manage a creative problem-solving process
Manage the complex analysis and application of data for planning and development
Effectively use data to tell the stories that help industries communicate, internally and externally.
Integrate knowledge of emerging technologies and changing industry practices, including AI, into the operations and governance of industry employers.

Full-Time:

Autumn Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Design Thinking And Collaboration In Industry And The World We Live In
Problem Solving Tools And Techniques
Introduction To Data Communications
Introduction To Emerging Technologies
Artificial Intelligence And Governance

Data analytics with R
Advanced data story telling
Critical thinking for effective decision making
Emerging trends in industry
Linking learning

Industry internship

Creative problem solving in and for industry research report

Internship opportunities will be offered following a competitive process involving industry partners and may not be offered in all cases.

The general entry requirement for entry onto a UL taught masters programme applies. Applicants must have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. Applicants with prior experience in industry may be able to apply for an exemption from the internship component.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
A copy of your birth certificate or passport
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
English language competency certificate
Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU - €7,600 - Non EU - €18,000

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.

Graduates from this unique programme will be able to work in a variety of roles in and with industry, including strategy development and risk analysis; internal and external stakeholder engagement; product development and testing; managing corporate social responsibility; project management and others.

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