MSc in Marketing Practice

The MSc in Marketing Practice is a comprehensive intensive masters programme offering students the unique opportunity to gain practical experience working with real clients on real projects, while also obtaining a masters from Irelands top graduate business school.Students work as marketing advisors in the Marketing Development Practice MDP, a marketing and business training agency, providing business marketing solutions to a wide range of companies, from start-ups and non-profit organisations to large multinational companies.Operating on the premise of action-based learning, students put the theory they learn during lectures into action, working with guidance from experienced industry professionals and managers. Projects include conducting market research, creating marketing and digital strategies, as well as implementing marketing plans and events. The combination of learning marketing theory and then applying it to real work with clients, is unique, setting both the course and its students apart.Students receive one-to-one guidance and support from managers, enabling them to develop confidence both personally and professionally. The programme develops students essential marketing skill-base in areas such as research, creative problem-solving, strategic planning, critical thinking, teamwork, client management and effective communications. Students are linked to a strong global alumni community providing them with the opportunity to network and seek mentorship, equipping them with tools to build their own career path once leaving the programme.11 Months

Candidates must have an honours degree in Business or another discipline.The three-stage interview process comprises one individual and one group interview as well as a general intelligence assessment.Acceptance is subject to demonstration of an aptitude in marketing.