Programme Structure:
Project and Change Management - OSC1
This module consists of three elements with one assignment per element. In Project Management and Risk Assessment you are introduced to how key project management principles are applied to project planning, project scheduling, project generation, project feasibility selection and initiation and project scheduling techniques. In the second element, Managing Change, the different models of change are described and how these assist in understanding and managing resistance to change, building readiness for change and sustaining change. Finally, an elective where you can choose one element from five options, which currently include Enterprise Systems, Supply Chain Management, Business Analysis and Informatics, Social Context of Information and Internet Systems and Transport and Logistics.
Sustainable Business - OSC2
This module consists of three elements with one assignment per element. In Research Methods 1 you are introduced to Qualitative and Quantitative research methods, while in Business and the Environment you are provided with an understanding of the essential elements of environmental management, including environmental management systems within an organisation and its link to business management. The final element of this module Strategic Management, provides an overview of the development of strategy and strategy making processes and sets it in context.
Management for Sustainable Development - OSC14
This module is the core module of the MSc in Management for Sustainable Development programme. The overall aim of this module is to provide the learner with an understanding of the challenges involved in current best practices for the delivery of sustainable management practices across a range of operational issues specifically, waste, environmental management, energy and water management and procurement management.
Evidence based Evaluation and Entrepreneurship - OSC3
This module consists of three elements with one assignment per element. Research Methods II develops the concepts covered in Research Methods 1 by describing the specific research methods in more detail. This element is followed with a programme specific case study which requires assessment of all aspects of a particular situation relevant to the core programme. The final element offers an elective between Legal Frameworks and Entrepreneurship. In Legal Frameworks, you are introduced to Irish Law, court procedure and litigation, remedies and enforcement and will be equipped to understand European Environmental legislation and how this relates to Irish law. In Entrepreneurship you will explore the skill set required to set up your own business or exploit new opportunities in an existing business environment.
Dissertation - OSC20
The Dissertation is a major piece of independent work of 15,000 words in length and gives you the opportunity to bring to bear the techniques and perspectives covered in the taught modules on a specific issue of interest. An independent and critical appraisal of an issue is essential in order to successfully complete the dissertation.
Module Syllabi - Subject Outlines:
Project and Change Management (15 credits) OSC1
Project Management and Risk Assessment
Managing Change
Electives: Enterprise Systems/Supply Chain Management/Business Analysis and Informatics/Social Context of Information and Internet Systems/Transport and Logistics
Sustainable Business (15 credits) OSC2
Research Methods 1
Business and the Environment
Strategic Management
Management for Sustainable Development (15 Credits) OSC14
Sustainable Environmental Waste Management
Sustainable Energy and Water Management
Sustainable Procurement
Evidence Based Evaluation and Entrepreneurship (15 credits) OSC3
Research Methods II
Case Study
Electives: Legal Frameworks/Entrepreneurship
DISSERTATION (30 credits) OSC20
The table below shows the pathway a student should take depending on their month of entry.For example, if you are a September intake student, you should follow the first table below and register for OSC1 and OSC2 in your first year, followed by OSC14, OSC3 and 0SC20 in your second year (OSC20 is optional, this can be taken in the third year if required).If you are a January intake student, you should follow the second table below and register for OSC2 only in your first year, followed by OSC14 and OSC3 in your second year. Finally, you should register for OSC1 and OSC20 in your third year.Students studying under Springboard have different timeframes for completion of a Certificate or Diploma. For more details of this please see theSpringboard+ website.
September Intake
Year One
OSC1(Modules commence in September)
OSC2(Module commences in January)
Year Two
OSC14 &OSC20(Modules commence in September)
OSC3 (Module commences in January)
Year Three
OSC20*
January Intake
Year One
OSC2(Module commences in January)
Year Two
OSC14 (Module commences in September)
OSC3 (Module commences in January)
Year Three
OSC1 & OSC20 (Modules commence in September)
Should you successfully complete OSC1 and OSC2 modules it is possible to request to exit the programme with a Graduate Certificate.
Should you successfully complete OSC1, OSC2, OSC14 and OSC3 it is possible to request to exit the programme with a Graduate Diploma.