Program Overview
The Business Analytics at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT 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 computer science & it. 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 Analytics 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 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Analytics programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Quantitative Methods
- Numerical Analytics and Software
- Project Management and Decision Analytics
- Applied Probability and Statistics
- Analytical Business Modelling
- Simulation Modelling and Analysis
- Network Software Modelling
- Decision Support and Business Intelligence
- Data Mining Models and Techniques
- Semester 1 - 2 core modules (in years 1 & 2)
- Semester 2 - 2 from 3 option modules (in years 1 & 2)
- Dissertation completed in summer of year 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A minimum second class honours primary degree which includes quantitative techniques and some computer programming element For example graduates of Engineering, Computer Science, other Sciences, business studies (with MIS-Management Information Systems subjects), maths or other quantitative courses who have already studied some computer programming content.
- GMAT or GRE may be required at the Director\'s discretion.
- Two completed reference forms from referees who can assess your maturity, motivation and intellectual ability. Part-time students can provide employer references. The required reference form can be downloaded from the website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School 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 UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Blackrock, Dublin
The Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is the graduate business school of the University College Dublin (UCD) and is located in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, on the site of the former...
University Profile- Start Date September 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months