Program Overview
The Co -operative Organisation Food Marketing and Rural Development at University College Cork is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 18 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 Co -operative Organisation Food Marketing and Rural Development 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 11,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Co -operative Organisation Food Marketing and Rural Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Co-operative Organisation: Theory and Concepts
- Co-operative Organisation: Theoretical Application and Practice
- Rural Development: Theory and Practice
- Rural Development: Application and Practice
- Food Marketing and the Consumer
- Marketing Strategies for Local Development
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Co-operative Organisation, Food Marketing and Rural Development, with at least second class honours grade II, you are eligible to apply to the MSc in Cooperative Organisation, Food Marketing and Rural Development. You must submit a written research proposal to the Department of Food Business and Development, be recommended by the professor(s) or lecturer(s) concerned and be accepted by the college.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,200 (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 2004-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
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