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Marketing Managment (MSc)
Course Overview
The programme content is aimed at preparing graduates for a variety of marketing positions in business.
Therefore the programme will assist students to:
- become knowledgeable about a range of Marketing subjects to an advanced level;
- develop analytical, oral and written presentation skills;
- acquire and be able to use accepted research methodologies;
- develop personal confidence.
Applications and Selections
Applications are made online from a link on the website below:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/how-to-apply/
Course Codes:
MSc Marketing Management Programme (Full-Time): 1MMM1
MSc Marketing Management Programme(Part-Time): 1MMM2
Who Teaches this Course
Dr. Declan Fleming, PhD, MBS, B.Comm.
Dr. Christine Domegan, PhD, MBS, B.Comm.
Dr. Elaine Wallace, PhD, MBS, B.Comm.
Dr. Ann Torres, PhD, MBA.
Dr. Natasha Evers, PhD, MBS.
Dr. Patricia McHugh, PhD., MBS, B.Comm.
Dr. Gabriela Gliga, PhD., MBS.
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Normally a Second Class Honours undergraduate degree H2.1, or a H2.1 in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies, is required (or equivalent international qualification). Applicants who hold a very high H2.2 and who have achieved a H2.1 average within a significant Marketing specialism in a business degree may be considered. The programme is open to graduates of all disciplines.
Applicants from a Non-Business/Marketing degree background, applying as a conversion programme, are required to successfully complete an online Principles of Marketing test, as specified by the Marketing Discipline, prior to commencement of studies.
IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable.
Additional Requirements
Duration
1 year, full-time
2 years, part-time
Next start date
September 2020
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
75+ Combined with other MSc (Marketing Programmes)
Closing Date
Please refer to the offer rounds/closing date webpage.
NFQ level
9
Mode of study
Taught
ECTS weighting
90
Award
CAO
Course code
1MMM1, full-time
1MMM2, part-time
Course Outline
The programme is offered on a full-time basis over one year or part-time over two years. Students who take this programme part-time, attend lectures with the full-time students, and are on campus a minimum of two days per week. Lectures will commence in the first week of September, with assessments/written examinations during/at the end of each Semester. The programme will consist of lectures, projects, case studies and presentations in the required subjects. A range of assessment methods are used, including essays, projects, reports, presentations, case studies and and/or written examinations. To be eligible for the award of Masters, candidates must successfully complete modules to a total of 90 ECTS. Students are required to take thirteen obligatory subjects and attend a week long Summer School, the after semester 2 exams finish and complete an Applied Project.
Programme Content, full-time
Semester 1: Obligatory Subjects
Full-Time:
Semester 1 Obligatory Subjects:
- Strategic Marketing
- Research Methods
- Marketing Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Digital Marketing
- Services Marketing
- Marketing Performance & Productivity
- Digital Sales Management
Semester 2 Obligatory Subjects:
- Cases in Marketing Management & Strategy
- Strategic Brand Management
- Marketing Analytics
- Social Marketing & Sustainability
- Global Business To Business (B2B) Marketing
- Negotiations
Summer School and Applied Project
Summer School (1 week) on “Exccelerator Leadership and International Negotiations for Marketing Professionals".
The Applied Marketing Project is a team-based consultancy undertaking. Students will take on the role of consultants and work directly with an assigned real live company to address a specific marketing problem and develop a research-based solution.
Programme Content, part-time
Part-Time:
Year 1: Semester 1 Obligatory Subjects:
- Research Methods
- Marketing Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Digital Marketing
Year 1: Semester 2 Obligatory Subjects:
- Strategic Brand Management
- Marketing Analytics
- Social Marketing & Sustainability
Part-Time (Over 2 Years):
Year 2: Semester 1 Obligatory Subjects:
- Strategic Marketing
- Services Marketing
- Marketing Performance & Productivity
- Digital Sales Management
Year 2: Semester 2 Obligatory Subjects:
- Cases in Marketing Management & Strategy
- Global Business To Business (B2B) Marketing
- Negotiations
Summer School and Applied Project
Summer School (1 week) on “Exccelerator Leadership and International Negotiations for Marketing Professionals" - to be confirmed.
These courses are taught part-time over two academic years with assessments at the end of each semester. Students attend lectures over average two days a week.
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
Gaining the MSc (Marketing Management) will enable graduates to build successful marketing management careers in a wide variety of industries, sectors and organisations including pharmaceutical companies, publishing companies, banks, consumer products companies and business-to-business. A growing trend is the utilisation of marketing by non-profit organisations. Colleges, art organisations, libraries and hospitals are increasingly hiring Marketing professionals to manage their diverse marketing activities.
Graduates will acquire specialised skills and competencies that will enable them to pursue positions in many fields, including:
- Business Development
- Marketing Management
- Market Research
- Strategic Marketing
- Account Management
- Customer Relations Management
- Customer Service
- Retail
- Public Relations
- Consultancy
More Reasons to Choose this Course:
- Summer School (1 week) on “Exccelerator Leadership and Negotiations for Marketing Professionals".
- Consultancy project on real high tech startup.
- We have fantastic partnerships with Industry
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
Fees: Tuition
Fees: Student levy
Fees: Non EU
Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant – please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €2,000 towards your tuition. You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. An F5 grant is where SUSI will pay TUITION up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €224.
Note to Non EU students: Learn about the 24 month Stayback Visa here.
Find out More
Programme Director:
Dr. Gabriela Gliga
T +353 91 493 617
E mscmarketing@nuigalway.ie
Programme Administrator:
Mary Greaney,
T +353 91 492 546
E mscmarketing@nuigalway.ie
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Meet our Graduates

John Concannon | Director of Marketing, Fáilte Ireland
“A masters degree in Marketing at NUI Galway gave me an incredible advantage as I headed out into the competitive world of work. I had confidence in the depth of my knowledge and its application in a way that reflects the excellent teaching.”

Fergal Hynes | Senior Negotiator, RE/MAX Ireland
The theory and guidance provided by lecturers throughout the MSc in Marketing helped me hone the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a chosen career path to the Property sector. My roles attained in a marketing capacity subsequent to this Masters provided me with a wealth of experience I would later require to branch into the Property sector and become a Senior Sales Negotiator. I highly recommend this course.