Overview
The Digital Leadership (Online) course from Dublin Business School is designed around what that job actually requires.
This programme is deliberately open in its entry requirements. Unlike more technical postgraduate programmes, it's designed for professionals from any undergraduate discipline - the focus is on leadership capability and strategic judgement, not a specific technical background. It suits managers and professionals moving into digital or AI strategy roles, those working in innovation, change, or transformation functions, public sector leaders building digital capability, entrepreneurs and SME leaders responsible for digital growth, and early-career graduates looking to develop specialist leadership skills from the outset.
Career Opportunitie:
Graduates of the MSc in Digital Leadership move into roles where strategic leadership and digital capability intersect. Common destinations include:
Digital Transformation Project Manager
Head of Digital Product and Strategy
Change Management and Communications Lead
Digital Communications Manager
AI Governance Lead
Digital Transformation Roadmap Manager
Project Portfolio Manager
These roles are in demand across financial services, technology, retail, and the public sector - anywhere organisations are managing the complexity of digital and AI-enabled change. The programme's emphasis on AI strategy, governance, and data-driven decision-making positions graduates particularly well for executive and senior leadership roles that require both strategic vision and the technical fluency to make it credible.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Leading People and Culture in the Age of Al
Project Management for Digital Transformation
Cybersecurity Ethics and Policy in Digital Organisations
Al-Native Business Models and Innovation
Al-Powered Analytics and Executive Storytelling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
Leadership View 21 other Masters in Leadership in IrelandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a Level 8 honours bachelor's degree with a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (2.2) in any discipline from a recognised third-level institution. A Level 6 EQF bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is also accepted, as is an equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.
These applications are assessed individually and may require an interview or GMAT examination. If English is not your first language and your undergraduate degree was not taught in English, you'll also need to provide:
Evidence of B2+ proficiency on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
A recognised test certificate (IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, PTE, or DBS English Assessment) dated within the last two years
Non-EU applicants living outside Ireland should apply directly to the DBS International Admissions Office.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents4000 EUR / year≈ 4000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals4000 EUR / year≈ 4000 EUR / year
Additional Details
If you're an Irish income tax payer, tax relief is available at the standard rate of 20% on fees above €1,500 and up to €7,000.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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