Your chance to meet new people and experience new cultures.  Study in two countries of your choice and learn the skills to be a successful global leader in the digital age. Study abroad options (with IPBS partner universities) include Canada, Germany, France, Italy & Mexico.

In Industry 4.0, technology is disrupting, advancing and challenging business.  Management practices are operating in an era when business is borderless.  The next generation of aspiring leaders must understand the global and technological forces shaping the future of business.

While the MSc Global Management (Digital Disruption) is rooted in core management disciplines, global strategy and technological considerations underpin the programme, enabling graduates to excel in a business world where disruption, change and innovation are the only constants.

This programme is set apart by the ability to study at a partner Business School in North America or Europe.  This is facilitated through DCU Business School’s membership of the International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS), an international alliance of top business schools.  This unique opportunity immerses students in other cultures, enhancing intercultural competency and ensuring that programme graduates will excel in global business.

The MSc in Global Management (Digital Disruption) develops skills aligned with critical skills areas identified by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, including big data analytics, data mining, modelling, IT and advanced quantitative analysis; finance and investment analytics, risk analytics; and business analysis and project management.

The programme is offered through three pathways, including an option to graduate with a double degree award.’ Details of the pathways are available in the ‘Why do this course‘ section

A full list of subjects taught on this programme can be found under the ‘Why Do This Course’ tab.

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Why Do This Course?

What will I study in the MSc in Global Management?

Semester 1:

• International Business: Disruption, Challenges & Sustainability
• Strategy in a Global Context
• Marketing & Customer Experience Management
• Cross Cultural Agility
• Economic Geography & Geo Politics
• Business Process Innovation

Semester 2:

• Statistics for Business
• Data Analytics & Story Telling
• International Corporate Finance
• Consulting Skills
• Project Management
• Design Thinking & Creativity for Innovation
• Thesis / Practicum

Programme Formats:

This programme is unique in its format and can be studied through three paths:

1. Full-time, one year programme completed at DCU Business School.  This programme confers a single MSc degree from DCU (apply through the following link)
2. Spend semester one in either Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) in Italy or Goodman Business School at Brock University in Canada before coming to DCU in semester two.  This programme confers a single MSc degree from DCU (apply at ipbsmgm.com)
3. Spend one semester in DCU* and either ESB Business School ** at Reutlingen University, Germany OR NEOMA Business School** in Reims, France (apply at ipbsmgm.com)

*Options include:

1. Semester one in DCU Business School and Semester two in ESB Business School, Reutlingen, Germany
2. Semester one in NEOMA Business School, Reims, France, and Semester two in DCU Business School

**NEOMA Business School, France, and ESB Business School, Germany, are both AACSB accredited universities.

All programmes are taught entirely through English.  Students complete their thesis in the second partner university they attend.

Ben Mooney (Graduated in 2022, completed the full programme at DCU & currently working in the Auditing department at Grant Thornton)

“I chose MSGM as I wanted a course that incorporated core management principles, while also being forward-thinking and recognising the extensive digital transformation currently taking place across the global business landscape. Having completed my undergraduate studies in business at DCU, the MSGM programme allowed me to accelerate my professional development through a curriculum designed around providing students with the most in-demand skills by employers, delivered by highly accessible and expert lecturers. With modules in Design Thinking, Data Analytics & Visualisation and Technology Management, as well as a strong focus on international business and strategy, MSGM provided me with the practical experience and confidence to succeed in the modern labour market. The opportunity to work with people from many different backgrounds and cultures, as well as multiple opportunities to work on projects for real companies were some of the personal highlights for me. If you’re looking for a forward-thinking, dynamic and comprehensive management course, then MSGM is for you!”

Elena Stanghetta (Graduated in 2022, completed the double MSc track with UCSC (Italy) and DCU (Ireland). Currently working at BearingPoint, Milan, Italy.

“This program allowed me to enhance technical skills in Finance and Statistics as well as professional skills such as the ability to present to a large audience. I had the opportunity to improve soft skills such as applying an open mindset, creativity and empathy. The Digital Disruption concentration at DCU focused on subjects that are in high demand in the job market. Data Visualization for example was strongly appreciated by the company that hired me. I recommend to all hesitant students to jump into this life-changing experience!”

Iris Jacomen (Graduated in 2022, completed the double MSc track with Neoma (France) and DCU (Ireland). Currently working as Human Resources Officer at Isalys Consulting, Paris.

“I chose this MSc because of the diversity of subjects studied during the year and the possibility to discover Dublin more as I had lived there briefly and loved the city and its people. I particularly enjoyed meeting and working with people and companies from different countries and cultures which makes this programme even more challenging and fulfilling. The team consultancy project organised by DCU was the best way to finish this year: contributing to a real work issue that an Irish company was facing at the moment.”

Fees & Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

For admission to the MSc in Global Management (Digital Disruption) candidates must hold:

• A Second Class Honours Grade 1 Degree (H2.1) (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent) in a business related discipline. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a non-business discipline may be admitted where they have taken sufficient business-related modules, including quantitative modules

   

• Applicants who have achieved a 2.2 Honours degree in any discipline may still obtain a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in relevant modules on their undergraduate programme.

   

• This programme welcomes applications on the basis of recognised prior learning (RPL). Applicants who do not meet the requirements above but who have alternative academic qualifications and/or professional qualifications, along with a minimum of three years’ professional experience, may also be considered for admission to the programme. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here.

   

• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must demonstrate required competency in the English language.  More information about the English language requirements of DCU Business School can be found at https://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml

How to Apply

Make an Application

To apply for this programme:

Full-time, one year programme completed at DCU Business School – apply here.

Here’s a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application.

• Provide Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable.

   

• If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.  Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml.

OR

• Spend semester one in either Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) in Italy or Goodman Business School at Brock University in Canada before coming to DCU in semester two.  This programme confers a single MSc degree from DCU  (apply at https://ipbsmgm.com/)

• Spend one semester in DCU* and either ESB Business School ** at Reutlingen University, Germany OR NEOMA Business School** in Reims, France. This programme confers a double MSc degree (apply at https://ipbsmgm.com/)

Application Deadlines for standalone DCU degree (no study abroad)

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until:

• Closing date for EU applicants is 15th August 2026
• Closing date for Non-EU applicants is 1st July 2026

Note applicants who require a study visa for the purposes of studying at DCU, are advised to apply as early as possible.

Application Queries

For EU applicant queries, please visit https://www.dcu.ie/registry/eu-postgraduate-taught-admissions or email postgraduateadmissions@dcu.ie

For non EU applicant queries, please visit https://www.dcu.ie/registry/international-admissions-undergraduate-and-postgraduate or email internationaladmissions@dcu.ie

Commencement of Programme

The programme commences in September 2026.

Fees & Charges

Fees Description

All programme fees are per annum and subject to an annual increase.

EU Status

For full time MSc at DCU (no study abroad option) fees for EU status applicants are €11,900. For fees associated with study abroad or double degrees options please see ipbsmgm.com

Non EU fee

For full time MSc at DCU (no study abroad option) fees for Non-EU status applicants are €23,000. For fees associated with study abroad or double degrees options please see ipbsmgm.com