The MSc (Co-operative Organisation/Food Marketing/Rural Development) is a full-time taught programme running for 18 months over two academic years from the date of first registration for the programme. Please note that as part of the FE6104*Practical Training Placement module, taken in Part 1 of the programme, students will be placed for a minimum of eight weeks during the Summer in a relevant work environment.

Graduates who are holders of the Postgraduate Diploma in Co-operative Organisation/Food Marketing/Rural Development with at least Second Class Honours Grade II (i.e. 50% attained at the first attempt at the Examination) will be eligible to proceed to Part II of the MSc in Co-operative Organisation/Food Marketing/Rural Development. The Postgraduate Diploma Year will be deemed to have constituted Part I of the MSc programme.

In order to be permitted to proceed to the MSc in Co-operative Organisation/Food Marketing/Rural Development, a candidate must submit a written research proposal to the relevant Department, be recommended by the Professor(s) or Lecturer(s) concerned and be accepted by the College.

Students take 120 credits as follows:

Part I
Students take 60 credits as for the Postgraduate Diploma in Co-operative Organisation/Food Marketing/Rural Development.

Part II
Students take 60 credits as follows:
FE6100 Dissertation (60 credits)
FE6100 Dissertation must be submitted on an approved topic within the fields of Co-operative Organisation, Food Marketing and Rural Development. Students may be required to pass an examination on the subject matter of the dissertation (FE6100) if the examiners so decide.

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 2018/2019 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2018/2019.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Co-operative Organisation/Food Marketing/Rural Development) (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 the application of advanced frameworks and techniques in organizational settings;
• Propose and conduct research in a practical setting;
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to manage a research project.