Overview

The Business Economics course at University College Cork is unique to, incorporating both taught courses and action research, and using economic theory and analysis explicitly applied to business. Through the focused taught courses and conducting action research, you learn how to explain and apply core theories, empirical methods and a range of analytical tools that are relevant and transferable to a range of fundamental business issues.

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Skills developed on the MSc course include:

leadership, organisational, interpersonal and team-working skills

working to deadlines in producing analyses, reports and presentations to professional standards

ability to interpret economic data and events

ability to explain complex issues to non-specialists

application of economic tools and concepts to the business world

research project design, implementation and management

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Business Skills

Advanced Quantitative Techniques for Business Research

Research Methods for Business Economics

Strategy for Global Business

Global Business Strategy and Business Relationships

Analysing General Business Conditions

International Macroeconomic Data in Strategic Decision Making

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration View 19 other Masters in Economics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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63

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140

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6.5

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General requirements

Minimum Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent. Note that there is NO requirement for Economics or Business subjects to be part of the primary degree.

Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning will be given to applicants not meeting the above criteria (i.e. no primary degree) but with extensive relevant professional experience, as deemed appropriate by the Head of Economics in consultation with the Programme Director, subject to the approval of the School of Business.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19700 EUR / year

≈ 19700 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

10800 EUR / year

≈ 10800 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU part-time fee: €5,400

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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