Note: Entry to the MSc (Economics of Business Practice) is only via the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics of Business Practice. The programme can be taken on a full-time basis only and consists of an additional 6 months after studying modules on the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics of Business Practice.

The MSc (Economics of Business Practice) is designed as a natural pathway for participants on the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics of Business Practice (having successfully complete a year's work) to convert to a Master's programme.

Applicants should have:

• Passed the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics of Business Practice as outlined in Marks and Standards and have achieved an aggregate of a minimum of at least 60% across modules on the Postgraduate Diploma at the first attempt;
  and
• Successfully obtained suitable work placement (arranged in conjunction with the School).

Notes
1. Every effort will be made to accommodate eligible students through the work placement programme arranged by the School (see note 2 below). However as certain non-EU students may not be eligible to undertake work placement due to visa constraints, potential transferees from the Postgraduate Diploma to the MSc (Economics of Business Practice) are advised to ensure visa eligibility before submitting an application for transfer.

2. Applicants, who obtain their own work placement, which is deemed suitable for the purpose of the experiential learning on the programme, as determined by the Programme Director, may also be considered for the programme.

3. Students who are eligible to progress to the MSc (Economics of Business Practice) but choose not to progress may opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics of Business Practice.

Students take 30 credits as follows:

EC6120 Business Practice and Live Case Analysis (30 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

See also under General Regulations for the Degree of Master.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Economics of Business Practice) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
In addition to the learning outcomes from the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics of Business Practice the MSc in Economics of Business Practice has the following learning outcomes.

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organizational settings;
• Develop an applied knowledge and comprehensive understanding of how business operates through a 6-month internship;
• Integrate successfully into a real business environment.