Program Overview
The Business Economics at University College Cork is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- the preparation and presentation of quality business reports
- techniques of data analysis that include forecasting and scenario analysis and survey analysis
- team-working for assignments to enhance interpersonal relationships
- a problem-solving approach using case studies
- Economics of Business StrategyAnalysing General Business Conditions
- Financial Economics and Business Strategy
- Scenario Analysis and Forecasting for Business Development
- Research Methods for Business Economics
- Business Survey Methods
- Research Workshops and Professional Development
- Business Economics Report
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An honours degree in economics (equivalent to the BA, BComm, BSc Finance, postgraduate diplomas and higher diplomas in economics) with at least a 2.2 on the combined total of all economics courses in the degree or diploma awarded.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months