Pre-Masters
Our pre-masters’ programmes offer students a pathway into masters programmes that do not align with the cognate area of their bachelors. Think of them as ‘conversion programmes’ allowing you to expand your knowledge base and explore a whole new subject area.
Higher Diploma in Agile Software (Level 8)
This Higher Diploma in Science in Agile Software Design is a conversion course for those who already have a Level 7 Qualification in ICT related discipline (engineering or software) or a Level 8 qualification in a non-engineering/ICT discipline, but not in Software Design. It is ideal for those who find their job has taken them towards software design and wish to formalise their knowledge with a recognised qualification.
Higher Diploma in Business Management (Level 8)
This one-year postgraduate programme is designed for the non business graduate. Aimed at providing business management skills for students who would have studied in other academic fields at undergraduate level. Students are encouraged to become an independent and innovative thinker with a sound understanding of theoretical issues and the ability to put these theories into practice. The programme provides a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills development facilitated through active learning approaches. The programme offers the skills to allow students convert from other disciplines into the business world or augment their existing qualifications to improve employment prospects.
Higher Diploma in Digital Marketing (Level 8)
Are you looking to advance your career or improve your chances of employment across a range of industries? A qualification in digital marketing is a gateway to new and exciting job opportunities. This programme will also be of interest to those with a non-business qualification who may be considering moving into a digital-marketing or management role. The programme will be of interest to those with a non-business qualification, but with experience of or interest in marketing and who may be considering moving into a digital-marketing role, along with those self-employed or in employment who require cross-skilling or up-skilling in digital marketing techniques but with a strong focus on the relationship between the various business support functions, including marketing, strategy and digital marketing.
Masters
At TUS, we pride ourselves on providing innovative and industry-focused Master’s programs that equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s competitive global marketplace. Our faculties are passionate about delivering high-quality education and fostering an environment conducive to growth and success.
Business & Analytics Masters
Do you want to work in a well-paid and secure career that offers opportunities to work in different sectors across the world? This one-year full-time postgraduate course deepens students’ accounting knowledge and skills, and offers an accelerated pathway to a career in professional accounting.
Graduates from the programme earn generous exemptions from the professional bodies:
- ACCA – (Certified) –8 out of 9 possible exemptions
- ACA – (Chartered) –Full CAP 2 exemptions
- CIMA-Graduates qualify for the Master’s Gateway route
- CPA – Exemptions assessed on an individual basis
If you have a degree in accounting, or a general business degree with an accounting specialisation, and would like to pursue a career in accounting, then this programme has been designed with you in mind. The programme is intensive with a strong emphasis on self-directed learning.
The Master of Business is a one-year intensive Master’s degree for Business Graduates. In a highly competitive global market place, a Master of Business degree sets you apart from other job applicants. This master’s degree specialising in innovation, business model development, research and strategy will provide you with a skill set that will enable you to get ahead in the current competitive business environment.
The masters is designed for students who have graduated from a broad spectrum of business and related degree programmes. It provides you with versatility in terms of job choices and the skills are transferable to a variety of job contexts.
Central to the course design is engagement with external businesses and organisations. You will have the opportunity to also learn specialised professional business skills such as team working, project management, consultancy, research skills and report writing. You will also gain a deeper understanding of business and the environments they operate in, as well as skills such as marketing, strategic analysis and information systems.
Master of Business in International & Sustainable Business Strategy
This Masters Degree is aimed at learners interested in acquiring a highly practical Level 9 qualification in the areas of International and Sustainable Business Strategy. The programme builds students’ strategic management skills through an examination of strategies and actions that create a successful international sustainable business that carefully manages environmental, social, cultural, and financial concerns. Throughout the programme emphasis is placed on the process of developing international business strategies that champion the preservation of environmental resources while emphasising the management of internal human capital to support external communities and protect and nurture the beliefs and practices of those communities. Strategic emphasis is placed on increasing business profitability through the efficient and sustainable use of all financial and capital assets.
The programme is structured to maximise students’ practice-based learning and involves extensive student participation. To facilitate student activity, the programme employs a Problem Based Learning (PBL) philosophy whereby students are constantly challenged to apply learning and theory to real world businesses and situations and to devise appropriate solutions for both live and simulated business problems.
Master of Arts in Leadership in Workplace Health & Wellbeing
This innovative programme is designed to enable leaders across all sectors to integrate health and wellbeing into their working environments. Once considered ‘nice-to-have’, a strategic focus on the health and wellbeing of all employees, including owners and managers, is now a must-have to attract and retain talent, providing an excellent return on investment for your company. Many organisations are going through a period of unprecedented change, and specialists in workplace health and wellbeing will be critical in successfully managing that culture shift.
This unique programme will be an attractive option for graduates entering the job market and wishing to enhance their employment prospects with a highly sought-after master’s qualification. It is also an excellent CPD opportunity for those working in HRM and OSH, management, recruitment and onboarding, as well as educators, health professionals, legal professionals, technologists, career coaches, business mentors, corporate wellbeing consultants, or indeed anybody with a passion for health and wellbeing.
Master of Science in Digital Marketing & Analytics
This highly practical, one-year programme is built on a multidisciplinary foundation, with a focus on data analytics, social media management and strategic marketing. The programme uses real-life companies, online delivery and cutting-edge technology to make the content more relevant and accessible for all types of learners. There are no exams in this programme, only practical project work is used to assess students. Class size is kept low to provide students one-to-one contact with supervisors and lecturers.
Master of Science in Data Analytics
Data Analytics examines vast quantities of data, often called Big Data, to draw conclusions and insights about the information they contain. Some examples of Data Analytics applications include real-time fraud detection, complex competitive commercial analysis, website optimisation, intelligent air, road and other traffic management and consumer spending patterns.
Big Data presents three primary problems: there is too much data to handle easily; the speed of data flowing in and out makes it difficult to analyse; and the range and type of data sources are too great to assimilate. With the right analytics and techniques, these big data can deliver hidden and unhidden insights, patterns and relationships from multiple sources using Data Analytics techniques
The Technological University of Shannon has developed an industry-focused, contemporary masters programme that will equip graduates with the skills and aptitudes necessary to excel in the emerging field of Big Data and Data Analytics. This programme will ensure that you will be able to understand the data context, apply appropriate techniques and utilise the most relevant tools to generate insights into such data.
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Business Analytics at its core is the process of examining vast quantities of data, often referred to as Big Data, in order to draw conclusions and insights about the information they contain. Some examples of Data Analytics applications include real-time fraud detection, complex competitive commercial analysis, website optimisation, intelligent air, road and other traffic management and consumer spending patterns. This course will specialise in Business Analytics and analysing data within the business environment to solve problems and support management decisions.
This programme will ensure that you will be able to understand the data context, apply appropriate techniques and utilise the most relevant tools to generate insights into such data, and position you to engage with business problems using large data sets, statistical methods, optimisation techniques and predictive models.
Master of Science in Strategic Human Resources
This programme provides students with the opportunity to develop a theoretical, evidence-based approach to strategic people management, with a focus on practical application across different organisational contexts and industries. Students will learn to design and manage strategy, enhance advanced people management skills, and have a unique opportunity to deepen personal effectiveness and business acumen.
This programme is of benefit to anyone interested in an executive level career in Human Resource Management, People Management, Learning & Development or related areas. This qualification provides you with a unique opportunity to deepen your personal effectiveness and business acumen. You’ll learn how to design and manage your own strategy, enhance people management skills, recruit & nurture talent to sustain success – and reward and motivate the talent your workforce. Graduates of this programme have secured senior positions in Human Resources, Industrial Relations and People Management.
Master of Science in Leadership
The MSc in Leadership is a year long programme for established, aspiring and emerging leaders who wish to develop their leadership capabilities for positive impacts in in their teams, organisations, and communities. Learners will develop a depth and breath of knowledge around contemporary leadership theory and practice to equip them with the insight and skills required to operate and lead in an organisational or community setting.
The programme team bring significant industry and academic experience to support participants to translate leadership concepts into practice by applying the ideas and frameworks to current challenges faced within their own contexts. A central feature of the programme is the creation of a learning environment that is collaborative, flexible, learner centered and applied.
Engineering & Science Masters
Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
This programme is designed for those in technical management roles or aspiring to take on more management responsibility in an applied engineering setting. The course is designed to combine specialised engineering knowledge and skills with enhanced theory and practice in engineering management. The course has been designed by engineers, to develop engineering managers. It aims to meet the needs of a changing engineering environment and address critical management skills gaps in industry.
The Work Placement & Professional Practice included in this programme provides learners with a comprehensive experience of the working environment while deepening specialist skills relevant to the programme. The module responds to the requirements of industry and relevant professional bodies as it facilitates in-depth student induction, extended professional practice, and immersion in contextualized specialised technologies and techniques.
Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Technology
The Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Technology at TUS, builds on departmental expertise and strong links developed with industry. The programme was conceived in response to significant job opportunities within Ireland’s large and expanding biopharmaceutical sector.
As well as lectures and practical laboratory sessions at TUS and site visits to biopharmaceutical companies, students on the MSc will have the opportunity to undertake a practical training at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research & Training (NIBRT) in Dublin. NIBRT is a replica of a functional bioprocessing plant, equipped with all the manufacturing equipment you would expect to find
in a modern bioprocessing facility (for example, upstream, downstream, fill-finish and bioanalytical facilities). The NIBRT training will allow students to gain hands-on experience of the processes involved in biopharmaceutical production.
Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Quality Healthcare
The Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Quality Healthcare aims to enhance graduate nurses’ competencies, attitudes, and skills with which to function effectively as healthcare leaders within the health care environment. It provides an opportunity for professional development through supporting and facilitating the comprehension, application and analysis of knowledge, clinical managerial expertise, and skills in the development of quality healthcare. The provision of evidence-based knowledge is aimed at supporting a quality evidenced based practice whilst recognising the reciprocal relationship between theory, practice, research and knowledge development.
Master of Science in Digital Health
The Master of Science in Digital Health is an interdisciplinary programme developed in partnership with, healthcare service providers and with clinical experts in the field of digital health. This course is aimed at postgraduate students who wish to enhance their knowledge, competencies, attitudes, and skills within the context of digital health and health care systems. This course will enable graduates to function efficiently as healthcare leaders and innovators within a digitally enabled healthcare environment. The programme was developed and will be delivered by lecturers from the fields of computer and software engineering and nursing and healthcare.
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Analysis
The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Analysis at TUS was designed in response to the significant job opportunities for Analytical Chemists in the Pharma/Biopharma/Chemical sector in Ireland. The programme builds on the extensive expertise of academic staff at TUS and enhances the provision of state-of-the-art modern analytical facilities to support the pharmaceutical, biopharma and chemical industries. The programme also utilizes and enhances our strong links with the growing pharmaceutical industry in the Midlands Midwest hinterland.
This interdisciplinary MSc programme is designed to provide graduates with industry informed expert knowledge, in addition to developing and honing analytical skills through engaging with a wide range of experimental focused modules and research projects. The graduate will also be supported to develop highly sought after graduate transversal skills such as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, communication, problem solving and critical analysis. Opportunities to engage with industry will be provided via Industry site visits, guest lectures and workshops.
Master of Science in Process Validation and Regulatory Affairs
Many companies operate in highly regulated areas where the demand for dynamic validation engineers, effective quality management systems and regulatory compliance leaders is growing.
The aim of the Level 9 Taught Masters of Science in Process Validation and Regulatory Affairs is to equip learners with competence in the appropriate legal, compliance and industry operational standards.
The programme will enable understanding of all current applicable regulations, quality management systems and effective process validation requirements. Learners will have the knowledge and skills to be able to audit all, or part of, organisation’s formal Quality Management systems. Acquire the ability to objectively evaluate evidence generated by systems and processes against clearly defined criteria and determine the effectiveness of these systems and processes; ensuring that learners will develop skills to address and prepare for the ever-changing environment of regulatory affairs in medical device, pharmaceutical and food and drink sectors.
Master of Science in Product Design Control
The majority of companies today operate in highly regulated and changeable industries. At the same time, they are adapting to customer needs, promoting innovation, regulatory requirements and staying competitive. Due to these challenges products today are continually changing, e.g. make it lighter, smaller, faster, and smarter. This has increased the demand for graduates working in product development, such as engineers, scientists, product and project managers, quality, risk management and regulatory compliance leaders. Learners will have the knowledge and skills to manage and contribute to each stage of the design, development, verification/validation, transferring the design to production and finally, maintaining the product while meeting quality and regulatory standards. Alongside understanding the importance and role of risk management through each stage of the design development process. The programme will develop the learners’ skills to address and prepare for the ever-changing environment of Product Design Control in sectors such as Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Automation, Automotive, Food and Drink.
Master of Science in Quantity Surveying
The MSc in Quantity Surveying satisfies the educational requirements to become a chartered quantity surveyor within one year. There is a constant demand for quantity surveying services in both Ireland and globally as clients seek to achieve a more sustainable and economically efficient built environment. Increasingly, quantity surveyors are used in many wide and diverse client support roles where they offer strategic advice in areas such as economics, law, technology, capital allowances and taxation. This diversity of roles combines to create a sustainable demand for the specialist expertise of the quantity surveyor. TUS’s postgraduate qualifications in Quantity Surveying are the only courses of their type outside of Dublin.
Information Technology Masters
Master of Science in Software Design with Artificial Intelligence
As computers become smarter Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making strides in simulating human thinking. Creating computer systems that automatically improve with experience has many applications including robotic control, data mining, autonomous navigation, and bioinformatics.
This course provides a broad introduction to machine learning and statistical pattern recognition. Students will learn about supervised and unsupervised learning, learning theory, reinforcement learning and control.
Software development is an enormous growth area in ICT engineering. Over 900 software companies are currently in operation in Ireland employing more than 24,000 people. Ireland’s reputation as a centre of software excellence is unrivalled in Europe. It is home to multinational and indigenous firms generating €16 billion of exports annually.
According to the Irelands Skills Strategy 2025 from the Department of Education and Skills, there are skills shortages for professionals in many areas of ICT. The ICT talent shortage is particularly significant for many sectors, particularly software development.
Master of Science in Software Design with Cloud Native Computing
Businesses are increasingly turning to cloud computing, and it has proven particularly beneficial for larger companies with global operations. Most large organizations are using at least one form of Cloud computing within their operations, and 81% have invested in a multi-Cloud strategy [FDM Group, Grad Ireland partner]. In coming years, these numbers may rise as more organizations realize the true potential of cloud computing for business success and scalability.
As Cloud technology expands within businesses, the demand for professionals to build and maintain these systems is growing rapidly. You will develop a highly sought-after skill set when you train in cloud computing so that you are a desirable candidate to future employers looking to modernise their companies across the globe.
Master of Science in Software Design with Cyber Security
The course will provide students with both theoretical and practical skills to understand and respond to computer security threats in the modern enterprise. It will arm them with a broad range of competencies to successfully engage in many different security career roles in the enterprise. Students will be given a comprehensive insight of the role and practice of security in the enterprise that will enable them to holistically understand the security context and to relate the security processes and lifecycle to the business activities of the organisation and to hence identify and prioritize security activities.
This activity will be supported by developing key security technology competencies in the student cohort. The course will provide a student with a thorough introduction to cryptography developing an understanding of cryptographic algorithms and mechanism. This will, in turn, inform the development of skills in the key areas of network security and computer security – the combination of which provides the security bedrock for the enterprise information technology infrastructure on which the enterprise conducts its business.
Master of Science in Software Design with Digitalisation
This programme will enable the students to operate in innovative market sectors in order to develop, implement and evaluate digital strategies using the enhanced capability of Internet of Things based connected devices. Driven by the increasing availability and affordability of digital technologies, digitalisation refers to the process of using digital technology to transform traditional business process. The shift towards digitalisation has brought about several advantages, including increased efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of information.
Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business
This programme’s aim is to develop graduates with skills in artificial intelligence, with a focus on business use cases of this technology. Recognising the increasing value of artificially intelligent models to organisations, graduates of this programme will be versed in the technologies, processes, and socio-ethical considerations of artificial intelligence as applied in business contexts. This programme will be taught synchronously and asynchronously online. Students will have synchronous classes two evenings a week over three semesters. The fourth and final semester will involve project supervision one on one with each student.
Master of Science in Software Engineering
This programme equips participants with the most relevant technologies currently employed in the Software Industry. It offers computer professionals the opportunity to attend state-of-the-art modules and to engage in research relevant to the industry.
Offered within an environment with strong industrial links and research active staff, the programme with leverage your skills and enhance your career. This is a one year taught postgraduate degree course commencing in September each year.
According to the Irelands Skills Strategy 2025 from the Department of Education and Skills, there are skills shortages for professionals in many areas of ICT. The shortage of ICT talent is particularly significant for a number of sectors, in particular software development.
Art & Design Masters
Master of Arts in Instructional and Learning Design
The Master of Arts in Instructional and Learning Design programme at LSAD is a one-year postgraduate programme that blends foundational learning theories with hands-on skills in creative design and multimedia for instructional and learning design. These skills are in high demand by both industry and the educational sector.
As a student you will acquire instructional and learning design knowledge and skills, project management and collaborative skills, and develop an understanding of the range of standard tools which reflect industry needs. This programme places particular emphasis on creative and innovative approaches to instructional and learning design and will be of interest to those who wish to shape the future of education and training. The programme will culminate in a major project focused on real-world applications with emphasis on creative portfolio development and production, preparing you for diverse professional roles in various industries and educational settings.
Social work is a values-based profession that places primacy on the well-being of individuals, groups, families and communities, particularly those who experience multiple dimensions of vulnerability. Social workers aim to give voice to traditionally marginalised populations and never lose sight of the importance of fighting for social justice.
The aim of this programme is to prepare students to successfully engage in social work practice in an ever-increasing complex world. The programme will arm students with the knowledge, values and skills necessary to meaningfully assess and treat a variety of challenges via the conscious use of the best evidence from the literature to guide practice.
Our new practice-based MA in Fine Art is ground-breaking within its field; it positions learning in relation to a broad range of infrastructures, supports and external centres of connectivity that will in turn scaffold students’ professional practice on completion. This MA in Fine Art will enable postgraduate students drawn from the fields of fine art, cultural production, and creative thinking to establish links and a commonality between their art-based research and complementary research carried out within the cultural infrastructures of art, film, theatre and design, and within broader research in fields of science, technology, and social sciences.
This exciting Masters in Fine Art programme encourages and promotes the discovery of the individual artistic language of every student and where to site their professional artistic practice. The focus is on the core concerns of art practice in the real world, residencies, exhibitions, funding, partnerships, and application processes.
The MA aims to nurture the development of future artists, cultural producers, and creative thinkers. It will give students the tools to identify networks, opportunities and to enable them to confidently, research, write, collaborate, manage major projects, and disseminate research and creative work.