Student Profile


Sinead Donnellan Graduate 2011


The programme structure, identifying the main themes, is as follows:


STRATEGY Modules include:


Business Strategy, International Business


Master of Business in Strategy and Innovation Management


MANAGEMENT Modules include:


• Contemporary Issues for Management


• Project Management


• Management of Change • Social Psychology for Management


INNOVATION Modules include:


• Organisation Change and Innovation


• Innovation Management


I knew that I wanted to work in Senior Management within the commercial sector, so having worked in assistant management


roles I decided to return to college and complete the Masters in Strategy and Innovation Management.


The Masters gave me a very clear understanding of my strengths and what direction I was moving in. I found the topics within the course modules, the interaction with lecturers and project work to be very fulfilling. The programme suited me as I enjoy a challenge and thrive on results.


I completed my thesis on Best Practice HR which has since has been used by companies. I became very confident in delivering professional presentations.


In addition to the modules specified here, learners on the programme must also undertake a research methodology module, a dissertation and, where possible, a work placement.


Learning Experience


Places on the programme are restricted to 25 students. The practical orientation of the programme will be further supported by seminars and lectures from various guest speakers. Students will also undertake applied projects, which will further enhance their employment on graduation.


This programme will encourage and facilitate the learner to construct knowledge through reflection, experience and interaction. The teaching and learning strategy aims to


Further Information Deirdre Lusby


I currently work for Brown Thomas in Galway as Business Department Manager. I was offered this role while I was still completing my Masters in GMIT. I love my job and would recommend this Masters course to anyone considering a career in business.


achieve a learning environment and an experience that encourages and facilitates students in discovering and constructing knowledge themselves. All modules will be assessed by, inter alia, written tests, assignments, practical exercises and tests, projects and presentations.


Career Prospects


The programme is designed to produce graduates who can aspire to middle management positions in a range of enterprise.


Head of Department of Management e: deirdre.lusby@gmit.ie t: +353 (0)91 742222


www.gmit.ie/postgrad


Institute Notice: Each course is offered on the condition of adequate enrolments and the Institute reserves the right to cancel or discontinue any course because of low enrolments or for other reasons deemed sufficient by the Institute.


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