The MSc (Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship) is a full-time programme taken over 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

To be eligible for the MSc in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship;

• Candidates must hold a primary degree with at least a Second Class Honours Grade 2.
• Consideration may also be given to applicants who do not meet the above academic criteria, but who have a minimum of three years relevant professional experience, subject to approval of the Programme Directors and the School of Business.

Decisions regarding student eligibility will be made by the Programme Directors (and approved by the Board of Studies and the School of Business) on the basis of the application and the supplementary statement required as part of the application; some candidates may be required to attend for interview. The Additional/Supplementary Statement MUST be completed during the online application process.

All applicants whose first language is not English are required to sit either an IELTS test or a recognised equivalent test as approved by Faculty. The minimum requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual section lower than 6.0. An exception may be granted where a candidate has been awarded a university degree where the overall content has been delivered in the English language.

The programme of study consists of two parts as set out below.

Part I consists of a combination of examinations and coursework in a set of specified taught modules to the value of 60 credits. Part II consists of the Innovation Project to the value of 30 credits.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
AC6301 Innovation Finance (5 credits)
AC6302 Early Stage Capital (5 credits)
IS6306 Technology Business Planning (5 credits)
IS6307 Creativity and Opportunity Recognition (5 credits)
IS6308 Accelerating a Technology Business (5 credits)
LW6104 Intellectual Property Law for High-Tech Entrepreneurs (5 credits)
MG6305 People and Organisations (5 credits)
MG6309 Strategy (5 credits)
MG6315 Project Management (5 credits)
MG6704 Internationalisation and Sales (5 credits)
MG6705 Marketing for Technology Entrepreneurs (5 credits)

Part II
CO6301 Innovation Project (30 credits)
Or
MG6332 Research Methods (5 credits)
MG6335 Work Place Skills (5 credits.)
Plus
MG6333 Work Placement (20 credits)

Presentation of Project/Submission Dates
Students must present the research project either by the beginning of October for consideration at the Winter Examination Board.

Exit award: Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
Candidates who successfully complete and pass modules to the value of 60 credits in Part 1 may exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship.

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 General Regulations for the Degree of Master.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
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;
• Conduct research for business/policy sponsors and academic audiences;
• Self-direct career development;
• Understand the nature and processes of organisational innovation, technology commercialisation and venture creation.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
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;
• Conduct research for business/policy sponsors and academic audiences.