DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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1 DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS AREA: Business Information Systems Programmes Offered Taught Programmes Higher Diploma in Accounting and Corporate Finance Higher Diploma in Business and Financial Information Systems MBS (Business Information Systems) MBS (Electronic Business and Commerce) MBS (Management Information and Managerial Information Systems) MComm Research Programmes MSc (Finance) MSc (Accounting) PhD (Finance) MSc (Accounting) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND CORPORATE FINANCE Students are required to undertake 40 credits: from the core subject areas Financial Accounting, Management Accounting & Business Finance. A further 20 credits to be selected from a choice of subject areas. Financial Accounting: Students will study issues such as the recording of accounting data; the measurement of profit; the preparation of accounting reports; the regulation of corporate financial reporting and the effects of accounting regulations on published financial reports Management Accounting: Students will study models of short term and strategic decision-making; resource planning and operational budgeting in organizations; performance measurement and the analysis of variances; product/service costing and the use of costing information to produce competitive advantage. Business Finance: Students will study how investment decisions are made; how risk affects financial decisionmaking; the efficiency of the stock market; how companies decide how much to borrow and what dividends to pay; how firms raise finance and the role of the investment banker

2 Optional Subject Areas 20 credits to be selected from the following: Management Securities and Investments Business Finance Taxation Management Accounting Law Information Systems One year, full-time Graduates from any discipline who have at least Second Class Honours Grade 2 in their primary degree, and who have not already studied a significant amount of Accounting/Finance are eligible to apply. Candidates with equivalent educational and/or professional qualifications may also be considered Closing Date for Applications 17 th June 2005 Mr. Peter Cleary Department of Accounting, Finance & Information Systems Room 3.08 O Rahilly Building University College Cork Ireland p.cleary@ucc.ie HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS This is a full-time programme of study from October to June, leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Financial Information Systems. This conversion programme is specifically designed for graduates who wish to acquire skills in the areas of Business Information Systems, Accounting and Finance. So, if you are looking for a challenging, intensive and rewarding postgraduate diploma, to improve your employment opportunities in today s highly competitive market, then this could be the programme for you!

3 The HDip BFIS programme is challenging and intensive with a mix of taught courses, tutorials and computer-based practical work. As a funded programme under the Irish Government s skills programme, the HDip BFIS focuses on skills that are in high demand in the current employment market. These skills include (for example): An ability to plan, analyse, design, and implement business information systems to support organisational activity. The ability to produce and use financial information for business organisations. One Year Full-Time Programme. Candidates eligible for this programme should be graduates whose degrees do not include a significant element of material similar to that contained in this Higher Diploma, (see details regarding eligibility on the website). Also, candidates with other educational and/or professional qualifications and experience maybe considered. If in doubt about your eligibility, please feel free to discuss this with the programme directors. Number of Places 70 Closing Date for Applications June 2005 Mr. David Sammon & Mr. Eamon Fagan Tel:+353 (21) & Tel:+353 (21) dsammon@afis.ucc.ie & E.Fagan@afis.ucc.ie Web: MBS (BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS) This programme provides students with a coherent portfolio of business, management and consultancy skills, as well as enhancing their knowledge of IS concepts and core technical skills. This is achieved through a series of modules oriented around three themes: Information Systems; Professional and Consulting Skills; and Innovation and Software Development. Students learn to focus on business deliverables and business interactions through an integrated project which runs across multiple modules of the programme. In addition, students work on a group project to develop an innovative software idea into a prototype and draw up a viable business plan. Mentoring input from specifically selected industry practitioners is provided. The programme is funded by the HEA Advanced Skills Programme.

4 Eight taught modules and a group Innovative Software Enterprise Project (to a total of 90 credits) will be offered. A software development skills course is provided and students who have previously studied similar material can apply for an exemption. The following are the eight modules: Strategic Planning for Information Systems; IS Consulting Process; Information Systems Development Skills; Enterprise Business processes and Applications; Innovation and Software; Professional Business Analyst Skills; Information Systems Project Management; Parametric Business and IS Performance and finally the project namely: Innovative Software Enterprise Project. One year, full-time Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 11 primary degree or equivalent, with appropriate information systems or computing technology skills content. Candidates who do not meet or achieve the 2H2 standard may be admitted to the programme on the basis of extensive practical or professional experience as deemed appropriate by the Professor of Business Information Systems and the Faculty of Commerce. Number of Places 50 Closing Date for Applications June 2005 Brian O Flaherty & Audrey Grace Tel(021) & (021) Fax(021) bis@ucc.ie Web : http//bis.ucc.ie/academic/programmes/mbs(bis).htm MBS (ELECTRONIC BUSINESS AND COMMERCE) This programme offers participants the opportunity to train for a career in the rapidly expanding electronic business sector. The programme provides students with practical experience of electronic business strategies and technology, and will equip graduates with the skills necessary to develop and exploit reliable electronic business applications. Two-years, full-time taught programme.

5 The following modules are offered on this course: Year One: Telecommunications Systems and Technologies; Organisations, Systems and Electronic Commerce; e-business and New Organisational Forms; Web Design and Development; Object-Oriented Programming; Database Design and Development; Networking and Internet Technology. Year Two: Electronic Payment and Security; Advanced e-business Concepts and Practices; New e-business Ventures; Programming for Mobile Environments; Programming for Internet Applications and Web Services; Enterprise Database Management Advanced e-business Application Development. Candidates must hold a 2H2 primary degree or equivalent professional experience as deemed appropriate by the Professor of Business Information Systems and the Faculty of Commerce. Number of Places 40 Closing Date for Applications June 2005 Dr. Joseph Feller Tel(021) jfeller@afis.ucc.ie Web: MBS (MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS) The MBS (Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems) is a two-year fulltime degree programme which includes Six Months Industrial Internship in Year II.

6 Students attend lectures, seminars and tutorials in a variety of subjects relevant to both Management Accounting and Management Information Systems. The IS courses give students an appreciation of how technology can be used to support the operations and transactions of modern organisations. The Management Accounting courses provide students with a thorough understanding of management accounting concepts and techniques. This is a challenging postgraduate degree programme. The employment record of the degree is excellent, with graduates from this course currently employed in a variety of positions, for example: IT Consultants, Web Designers, Financial Analysts, Business Analysts, College Lecturers, Bank Managers, Researchers & Management Accountants. Six taught courses and a group development project will be offered in Year One (totalling 14 units). Students will spend six months in a commercial organisation as an intern and will also be required to submit a Business Case Study in Year Two (totalling 10 units). In the event of placement not being secured an unplaced student will undertake project work of an equivalent standard as specified by the Head of the Department. The modules offered on this course are as follows: Electronic Environment; Deploying IT Resources; Introduction to Programming; Applied Development project; Issues in Cost Management; Design of Managerial Accounting Systems; Analysis of Accounting Information; Industrial Internship Report; Placement Research; Research Methods and Topics; Business Case Study. This is a two year full-time course and includes six months industrial internship in Year 2. Candidates must hold a primary degree, having achieved a Second Class Honours Grade I, or better. Candidates who do not meet or achieve the Second Class Honours Grade I standard may be admitted to the programme on the basis of extensive practical or professional experience as deemed appropriate by the Head of the Accounting, Finance and Information Systems Department and the Faculty of Commerce. Number of Places 20 Closing Date for Applications June 2005 John Doran/Karen Neville Tel(021) /(021) Fax: (021) bis@ucc.ie Web:

7 MSc (Finance) One year full-time or two years part-time Applicants must have a second class honours Grade 1 degree with an appropriate accounting and/or finance content Research Interests of Department Corporate Governance Stock Market Anomalies Market-Based Accounting Research Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Earnings Management Capital Structure Dividend Policy Accounting Disclosure Derivatives Hedge Funds Taxation Dr. Ray Donnelly, Department of Accounting and Finance Tel: +353 (0) rdonnelly@ucc.ie MSc (Accounting) One year full-time or two years part-time Applicants must have a second class honours grade 1 degree with appropriate accounting and/or finance content Research Interests

8 Corporate Governance Market-Based Accounting Research Earnings Management Reporting Regualtion Accounting Disclosure Taxation Dr. Ray Donnelly, Department of Accounting and Finance Tel: +353 (0) PhD (Finance) Three years PhD applicants will typically have a good Masters Degree but those with equivalent qualifications e.g. relevant research experience will be considered. Research Interests of Department Corporate Governance Stock Market Anomalies Market-Based Accounting Research Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Earnings Management Capital Structure Dividend Policy Accounting Disclosure Derivatives Hedge Funds Taxation Dr. Ray Donnelly, Department of Accounting and Finance Tel: +353 (0) rdonnelly@ucc.ie PhD (Accounting)

9 Three years PhD applicants will typically have a good Masters Degree but those with equivalent qualifications e.g. relevant research experience will be considered. Research Interests Corporate Governance Market-Based Accounting Research Earnings Management Reporting Regualtion Accounting Disclosure Taxation Dr. Ray Donnelly, Department of Accounting and Finance Tel: +353 (0) rdonnelly@ucc.ie DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Economics is concerned with decision making, primarily in business and public policy. It is founded on an analysis of the decisions and behaviour of people in certain capacities, as consumers, citizens and members of organisations. It is also about the consequence of these decisions for individual units, such as firms, and for the society as a whole. As one of the human or decision sciences, Economics provides students with an understanding and a method of thinking about the actions of individuals, firms and governments. The focus of a programme of postgraduate study in Economics is on the application of theory to important and current issues in Public Policy and Business. Practice of economic analysis provides skills and understanding for: evaluating information; formulating, analysing and solving problems; data sourcing; and using information technology. In addition, presentation, writing and communication skills are enhanced. PROGRAMMES OFFERED Taught Programmes Higher Diploma in Business Economics Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics and Evaluation

10 M.A.(Economics)/M.Econ.Sc. MBS (Business Economics) Research Programmes MSc by Research M.Phil. Ph.D. HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ECONOMICS This programme is designed to equip graduates with the skills for applied economic analysis in Business Economics. It is especially of interest to graduates who have taken some Economics courses and wish to enhance their employment opportunities or require additional qualifications for entry to Masters programmes in Economics and related areas. In Industry, Market and Strategic Analysis, economic theory is employed in the study of firms and the examination of market and industry issues. The Business Literature Report provides students with training in undertaking business research and in report writing. Students participate in site visits in Fieldwork in Business Economics and learn to design, implement, process data and write a report in Applied Survey Methods. In addition, students select two undergraduate modules in Business Economics. Please consult the College Calendar, Part 2, for details. 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Applicants must have a primary degree and at least 10 undergraduate credits in intermediate Microeconomics and 10 undergraduate credits in intermediate Macroeconomics. Number of Places 40 Closing Date for Applications

11 10 June 2005 Mr Daniel Kiely Tel: Web: HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HEALTH ECONOMICS This programme is designed to equip graduates with the skills for applied economic analysis in Health Economics. It focuses on the Health Care sector embracing the public, private and voluntary/non profit-organisations and issues. It is especially of interest to graduates who have not majored in Economics and graduates with a major in Economics who wish to enhance their employment opportunities or require additional qualifications for entry to Masters programmes in Economics and related areas. Health Economics and Economic Evaluation Studies develops skills for policy analysis and evaluation/assessment studies. The modules Case Studies in the Economics of Health & Health Care, Applied Survey Methods and Health Economics Literature Report, focus on applied data analysis, evaluation and forecasting, research projects and survey design. Visiting speakers specific to the programme are also invited. In addition, students select two undergraduate modules in Public Policy Economics. Please consult the College Calendar, Part 2, for details. 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Applicants must have a primary degree and have passed at least 10 undergraduate credits in intermediate Microeconomics and 10 undergraduate credits in intermediate Macroeconomics. Number of Places 40

12 Closing Date for Applications 10 June 2005 Ms. Rosemary Kelleher Telephone: Web: M.A. (ECONOMICS)/M.Econ.Sc. This course is designed to prepare students for careers as professional economists in business, the financial sector, the public sector and the media; economic researchers in public bodies and private consultancy companies; and Economics lecturers in third-level institutions. It also provides foundations for undertaking further postgraduate studies, including PhD programmes in Ireland and internationally. In the M.A. (Economics)/M.Econ.Sc., students can focus on one of the following themes: Finance and International Finance Competition and Regulation Health and Evaluation Studies EU Competitiveness These specific themes have been developed to meet exciting job opportunities in today s job market. The other courses in the programme - Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis for Economic Research are designed to provide the necessary theory, models and techniques for the chosen theme. The emphasis in the programme is on exploring important and current real world questions in Economics. This is done through the use of workshops, discussion groups and both individual and group assignments. Students choose a research project from the specialist area that they have chosen and write the research article (thesis) during the summer months. 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

13 Applicants must have either a primary degree in Economics or an appropriate Higher Diploma in Economics and have attained at least a 2H2 on the aggregate of all Economics courses in the degree or diploma award. They must also have either Econometrics or Survey Methods or the equivalent. Specific requirements are detailed in the College Calendar, Part 2. Number of Places 25 Closing date for applications 29 April 2005 Dr. Edward Shinnick, Telephone: e.shinnick@ucc.ie Web: M.B.S. (BUSINESS ECONOMICS) This programme incorporates both taught courses and action research, and aims to equip you with the necessary skills for employment in business. The focus of the programme is on increasing your understanding of the reasons underlying firm performance and competitiveness, based on a programme content that has been developed in consultation with private and public sector organisations. By following the focussed taught courses and conducting your own research you learn how to explain and apply core theories, empirical methods and a range of analytical tools that are relevant and transferable to a range of fundamental business issues. Your skill base is enhanced by the programme s emphasis on techniques of data analysis that include forecasting and scenario analysis, survey analysis, the preparation and presentation of quality Business Reports for both private and public sector organisations and the Case Study approach as a research method.

14 1 year full-time 2 years part-time Applicants must have a primary degree with a major in Economics or an appropriate Higher Diploma, and at least a 2H2 on the aggregate of all Economics courses in the degree or diploma award. Specific requirements are given in the University College Cork Calendar Part 2. Number of Places 25 Closing Date for Applications 29 April 2005 Dr. Eleanor Doyle Tel: e.doyle@ucc.ie Web: MPhil 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time. A standard of at least an upper second-class honours in the subject in the B.A. examination, or an equivalent qualification, will be expected. Graduates must initially register for the MPhil before being accepted onto a PhD programme. Research Interests There are three broad Research Groups in the department Business Economics: - Financial Markets and Institutions - Strategy, Organisation & Performance Public Policy/Management Organisation

15 - Economy Performance & Governance - Health & Evaluation Studies Ideas, Methods and Techniques - Application of Economic Ideas in Business Dr. Eoin O Leary, Ec1.11 Aras Na Laoi. Tel: Fax: eoin.oleary@ucc.ie MSc 2 years part-time only Graduates must have a major in Economics and at least a 2H1 on the aggregate of all Economics courses in the degree or diploma award. It is available only for people who wish to undertake approved academic research work in their place of employment. The research work must be relevant to their employment situation and their employer will have an agreed mentor who will report on research progress. Applicants must attend for interview and provide evidence of research capability. Research Interests There are three broad Research Groups in the department Business Economics: - Financial Markets and Institutions - Strategy, Organisation & Performance Public Policy/Management Organisation - Economy Performance & Governance - Health & Evaluation Studies Ideas, Methods and Techniques - Application of Economic Ideas in Business Dr. Ella Kavanagh, Department of Economics.

16 Tel: +353(0) Fax: +353(0) PhD Three years Graduates with at least a second class honours in the MEconSc, MBS, or the equiablent can be accepted directly into the Ph.D. By equivalent, the student must have completed an equivalent Masters programme to those above. Other graduates with an MA(Economics), MEconSc, MBS (Business Economics), or the equivalent and that have obtained at least a second class honours in a substantial research component of their Masters degree programme or otherwise demonstrated research capability can also apply. Research Interests Business Economics - Financial Markets and Institutions - Strategy, Organisaton and Performance Public Policy/Management Organisation - Economy Performance and Governance - Health & Evaluation Studies Ideas, Methods and Techniques Dr. Ella Kavanagh, Department of Economics. Tel: +353(0) Fax: +353(0) e.kavanagh@ucc.ie DEPARTMENT OF FOOD BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT The Department of Food Business and Development is a leader in research and teaching in all aspects of the food supply chain, from farm to consumer. The Department staff conducts research in Food Economics; Food Management; Food Marketing; Co-operative Business and Rural Development. All aspects of the food chain, from farm to consumer, are researched, including food safety issues.

17 Programmes Offered Taught Programmes Higher Diploma in Co-operative Organisation, Food Marketing and Rural Development MSc in Co-operative Organisation, Food Marketing and Rural Development MSc in Food Business MBS in Co-operative and Social Enterprise MBS in Food Marketing MSc in Food Science and Technology by research Research Programmes MSc PhD HIGHER DIPLOMA IN CO-OPERATIVE ORGANISATION, FOOD MARKETING AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT This programme aims to equip graduates with the marketing, organisational and management skills they need to make innovative contributions to the development of local economies, with particular emphasis on co-operatives, social enterprises and food business in Ireland and overseas. Subjects in the Programme include Co-operative principles and structural characteristics Economic and financial aspects of co-operatives Decision-making and management in co-operatives Food marketing skills and techniques Theories and techniques of rural development One year, full-time Candidates must have an NCEA Diploma (with credit or distinction) in Food Science, or a primary degree in any relevant discipline. Applications are also welcome from mature graduates currently employed in co-operatives or other development organisations who can arrange a one-year leave of absence to attend the Diploma Course. Number of Places Max 30

18 Closing Date for Applications July 2005 Dr. Michael Ward or Olive Mc Carthy Tel: Web: MSC IN CO-OPERATIVE ORGANISATION, FOOD MARKETING AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Graduates who have obtained at least second class honours in the examination for the Higher Diploma in Co -operative Organisation Food Marketing and Rural Development will be eligible to transfer to the MSc in Co-operative Organisation, Food Marketing and Rural Development year two. The Diploma year will be deemed to have constituted year one of the MSc course. There is no direct entry to this MSc Programme. The programme aims to equip graduates with the marketing, organisational and management skills they need to make innovative contributions to the development of local economies, with particular emphasis on co-operatives, social enterprises and food business in Ireland and overseas. In addition this programme enables students to specialise in a particular area. Year 1 Candidates must take modules to the value of 60 credits as for the Higher Diploma in Co-operative Organisation, Food Marketing and Rural Development. An average mark of a t least 55% must be achieved at the first attempt in order to proceed to part 2. Year 2 Students must submit a dissertation on research completed during an internal postgraduate programme on one year s duration. Opportunities are available for some students to undertake a fully funded work experience assignment in an appropriate project in a developing country. One year, full-time in addition to Higher Diploma Graduates who have obtained at least Second Class Honours in the Examination for the Higher Diploma in Co-operative Organisation, Food Marketing and Rural Development will be eligible to transfer to this programme.

19 Number of Places??? Closing Date for Applications??? Dr. Michael Ward or Olive Mc Carthy Tel: Web: MSC IN FOOD BUSINESS The Department of Food Business and Development offers a two year full-time MSc in Food Business which is ideally suited to graduates who wish to pursue a career in strategic management or marketing in the food sector. The needs of the food sector in the future involve the development of an efficient and responsive food chain (from farm to processor to consumer), in which market changes are reconciled with strategic and production decisions along the stages of the food business chain. In part I of the programme all students take the core modules of Food Business, Food Business Analysis and a Food Business Project. Elective module are then chosen from the following list: Food choice analysis, Advanced Food Marketing, Global Food Policy, Food Retail Marketing and Advanced Food Supply Chain Management, Advanced Food Business Management, Co-operative Business and the Rural Economy, Food Security and the Developing World or a continental language (German/Spanish). In part II of the programme students undertake a food industry placement in a food business or food-related organisation. After successfully completing the food industry placement there are opportunities for students to specialise in one of the above areas through completing a dissertation on a chosen research project. 2 years, full-time Candidates must have achieved a First or Second-class Honours Degree involving businessrelated subjects. Relevant degrees include BComm, BA, BSc (Food Technology), BAgrSc, or equivalent

20 Number of Places?? Closing Date for Applications???? Joe Bogue, Tel: Web: MBS IN FOOD MARKETING This postgraduate programme is designed for graduates interested in pursuing a career in marketing consultancy, marketing research, and marketing management in either national or international food companies, retailers or support agencies. It is intended for graduates who have majored in a business related subject to degree level or equivalent and who wish to develop or enhance their applied marketing skills & extend their knowledge of the food sector. The programme is divided into two parts. The first part consists of a combination of examination and coursework. It is designed to provide you with a detailed understanding of food marketing, complemented with a rigorous grounding in quantitative methods and relationship marketing. Site visits to manufacturing, retailing and market research companies, coupled with industry presenters will play an integral part of the learning process. The second part of the programme will commence after examinations and consists of a Food Marketing Research Project. This report will deal with a specific business or research issue and gives you the opportunity to display the skills and knowledge acquired during Part 1 of the programme. One year, full-time To be eligible for the MBS (Food Marketing), candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Grade II primary degree or equivalent qualification in a business related subject or equivalent professional experience as deemed appropriate by the Head of Department and the Faculty of Commerce.

21 Number of Places?????? Closing Date for Applications???? Dr. Alan Collins Tel: Web: MBS IN CO-OPERATIVE AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE This course is designed for graduates of all disciplines across Arts, Sciences and Engineering, Commerce, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Languages. It introduces non-business graduates to the world of co-operative business while deepening understanding of business as applied to co-operative and social enterprises for those who already possess qualifications in the business field. The course is divided into two distinct parts. Part one covers five core modules in the following areas: Reinterpreting Co-operative and Social Enterprise Entrepreneurial Skills and Development Social and Cooperative Entrepreneurship Co-operative and Social Enterprise Government Education and Marketing for Cooperatives and Social Enterprises In part two students choose three modules out of six and also have to submit a 15,000-30,000 word minor thesis. The course may be taken over one or two academic years Candidates should Have two years experience in a voluntary or professional capacity ub a co-operative or social enterprise Have at least a second class honours Grade II primary degree or an equivalent academic qualification Be at least 23 years on the 1 st of January of the year of enrolment

22 Have ability to access and use the internet Number of Places Closing Date for Applications Olive Mc Carthy Tel: MSC IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (BY DISTANCE LEARNING) The MSc in Rural Development is a distance education programme offered on a part-time basis over two years. The main aim of the programme is to develop advanced skills amongst practitioners in rural development who are working in this field in developing countries. Students are required to take core modules to the value of 5 credits in first year and to choose an additional 20 credits from one of the two option streams in the second year. Students are also required to take Research Methods and Participatory Approaches and to undertake a dissertation. Core Modules Introduction to Rural Development Policy Agricultural Production Economics and Marketing Poverty, Food Security and Natural Resources Management Rural Livelihoods and Institutions Social and Co-operative Entrepreneurship Project and Programme Planning and Management The two streams to choose from in second year are Production, Extension and Marketing, and Sustainable Development. Two years, part-time

23 Currently this programme is only available to qualified students in Ethiopia, who are jointly registered with UCC and Mekelle University, Ethiopia. In future years the programme may become available to a wider audience. Number of Places 25 Closing Date for Applications Not applicable Dr Nick Chisholm Tel: N.Chisholm@ucc.ie MSc 2 years Students should have an honours degree in a related discipline Research Interests Research is centred on the following areas: New Food Product Development Food Retailing and Distribution Food Supply Chain Management Food Industry Competitiveness Food Policy Rural Development in Developed and Developing Countries Dr. Michael Ward Tel: foodbusiness@ucc.ie Web: PhD

24 2 years Students should have an honours degree in a related discipline Research Interests Research is centred on the following areas: New Food Product Development Food Retailing and Distribution Food Supply Chain Management Food Industry Competitiveness Food Policy Rural Development in Developed and Developing Countries Dr. Michael Ward Tel: foodbusiness@ucc.ie Web: Department of Government The Department of Government, led by Professor Neil Collins, provides an energetic and supportive learning environment for students seeking a career in politics and governance and for professionals wishing to update their knowledge and improve their governing skills. The Department supports a strong research culture with an emerging national and international research reputation. Research Programmes MSc PhD MSc

25 One year, full-time Applicants should have a suitable background in political science. A first or second class honours undergraduate degree is a requirement for entry onto the programme. Research Interests of Department Irish Politics, European Politics, The European Union, International Relations, Political Corruption, Post-national Politics, Political Economy, Public Management and Voting Behaviour. Theresa Reidy Department of Government. Tel: +353(0) Fax:+353(0) t.reidy@ucc.ie PhD Three years full-time. Five years part-time Research Interests of Department Irish Politics, European Politics, The European Union, International Relations, Political Corruption, Post-national Politics, Political Economy, Public Management and Voting Behaviour. Professor Neil Collins, Department of Government. Tel: +353(0) Fax:+353(0) n.collins@ucc.ie DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING Management is a multi-facetted subject, spanning both academic and applied concerns. Depending on your choice of postgraduate course, studying management can encompass:

26 Learning about rich, evolving, theories of management and organisational analysis. Developing applied skills in functional areas such as operations, or human resource management. Building competence as a researcher in the field of management studies. Engaging with the challenges faced by managers in today s organisational environments. Marketing is one of the essential business disciplines that studies the demographics and psychographics of target consumers, as well as the development of positioning strategy and messages. Marketing strategy affects everything that impinges on customers, prospects, employees, investors, vendors, and essential business processes. Programmes Offered Taught Programmes: Higher Diploma in Management & Marketing (full-time) Higher Diploma in Management & Marketing (part-time) MBS (Health Services Management) Research Programmes: MSc by Research MComm Research PhD Interdisciplinary Programmes: MBA - MBS (Electronic Business & Commerce) MBS (Corporate Finance & Accounting) MBS (Food Marketing) Higher Diploma in Management and Marketing Full-time The programme is designed to foster an understanding of the discipline and practice of marketing and management. The course introduces core theoretical concepts and management and marketing are presented as a dynamic, applied function whose principles extend to a wide range of activities and industry sectors. The Higher Diploma in Management and Marketing is aimed at non-business graduates, such as those with scientific, engineering, or humanities degrees, or specific professional qualifications like accountancy. One Year full-time. Candidates who have a degree in non-business area, or equivalent third level educational or professional qualifications. Number of Places 40 places available. Closing Date for applications June 2005

27 Dr Breda McCarthy Department of Management & Marketing, University College Cork. Tel: / Fax: Higher Diploma in Management & Marketing Part-Time This part-time Higher Diploma consists of two programmes: Programme 1: Certificate in Management; Programme 2: Certificate in Marketing. Each of these programmes is one year in duration from the date of first registration. Completion of either programme, independently of each other, leads to a Certificate in either Management (Programme 1) or Marketing (Programme 2). Completion of both Programmes 1 and 2 leads to a Higher Diploma in Management & Marketing. The programmes in Management and Marketing will be offered in alternate years, i.e. Management will be offered in one year, and Marketing the following year. The order in which the programmes are taken will therefore depend on the year of entry of the student. The programme provides a solid grounding in the techniques, concepts and practices of management and marketing. In the management subject the topics covered embrace all of the functional areas, for example, human resource management, operations management, strategic management and entrepreneurship. On the marketing side participants cover various aspects of marketing, including market research, new product development, marketing management and international marketing. We use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, small group seminars, case studies, role-plays, and simulations. The Department has strong links with a variety of industries, both public and private sector, including pharma-chemical, food, engineering, financial services, health services, tourism, and high-tech firms. It has also worked closely with semi-state agencies, the civil services and many small businesses. Availing of these contacts guest speakers are regularly invited onto the programme. One-day workshops are offered on specialist areas such as: Marketing on the Internet, Media Relations, Venture Capitalism, Project Management, Business Ethics and Law. 2 Years part-time. The programme is intended for non-business graduates such as those with scientific, engineering, or humanities degrees, or specific professional qualifications such as accountancy. Candidates with equivalent experience may also be considered.

28 Number of Places 30 places available approximately. Closing Date for applications June approximately. Consideration may be given to late applications. Patrice Cooper, Department of Management and Marketing, University College Cork Tel: / Fax: MBS (Health Services Management) This programme is designed to help a wide range of healthcare professionals develop their management skills. It attracts people from many areas, including primary care, acute care and the private sector. Many have clinical backgrounds, some are career healthcare managers, others work in specialist support services. Students will be given a comprehensive overview of management and its applications in healthcare services thereby developing a rigorous and structured approach to day-to-day management and planning, and to decision making on major new initiatives. 2 years part-time. Candidates must hold at least an undergraduate degree or professional qualification and have at least two years relevant professional experience. Candidates with other equivalent educational qualifications may be considered, subject to the approval of the Faculty of Commerce. Number of Places places available. Closing Date for applications This course will commence again in January The closing date will be October Dr. Joan Buckley, Dept. of Management and Marketing, University College Cork Tel: / jb@ucc.ie PhD

29 : Three years full-time (9 terms) from date of first registration unless, on the recommendation of the faculty and the Interfaculty Graduate Studies Board, the Academic Board accepts a period of two years instead of three years from the date of first registration for the programme in the case of a candidate whose attainments justify it, or four years part-time (12 terms) from date of first registration. : A candidate must have obtained a standard of at least Second Class Honours, Grade 1, in an approved primary degree, or presented such other evidence as will satisfy the faculty of his/her fitness. Closing date for applications: Open : Dr. Donncha Kavanagh, Department of Management & Marketing, University College Cork. Tel: / Fax: d.kavanagh@ucc.ie MSc by Research : One year full-time or two years part-time : A candidate who has obtained: a. at least Second Class Honours, Grade 1, at a relevant primary degree examination, or b. a primary degree and at least Second Class Honours (or equivalent) at a relevant postgraduate examination, or c. at least Second Class Honours, Grade 1, in the MSc Qualifying Examination. The candidate must also be recommended by the Head of Department and be accepted by the Faculty of Commerce and the Interfaculty Graduate Studies Board. Closing date for applications: July 2005 : Dr. Donncha Kavanagh, Department of Management & Marketing, University College Cork. Tel: / Fax: d.kavanagh@ucc.ie

30 MSc One year full-time or two years part-time Candidates should have obtained a) at least Second Class Honours, Grade 1, at a relevant primary degree examination, or b) a primary degree and at least Second Class Honours (or equivalent) at a relevant postgraduate examination, or c) at least Second Class Hnours, Grade 1, in the MSc Qualifying Examinatio. The candidate must also be recommended by the Head of Department and be accepted by the Faculty of Commerce and the Interfaculty Graduate Studies Board, Department Research Interests Strategic Management: Headquarter-subsidiary relationships in MNC s, leadership, corporate culture, strategic learning and organisational change. Marketing: Customer service, excellence, e-commerce, health services marketing and customer satisfaction. Organisational Theory: Knowledge management, critical management studies and postmodernism Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teleworking, innovation studies, technology management, family business and decision-making in SME s Professor Sebastian Green, Department of Management & Marketing Tel: +353 (0) Fax: +353(0) @ sg@ucc.ie MComm Two years part-time Candidates must hold a degree or other professional qualification or appropriate relevant experience and have a minimum of three years professional business/administrative experience.

31 Department Research Interests Strategic Management: Headquarter-subsidiary relationships in MNC s, leadership, corporate culture, strategic learning and organisational change. Marketing: Customer service, excellence, e-commerce, health services marketing and customer satisfaction. Organisational Theory: Knowledge management, critical management studies and postmodernism Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teleworking, innovation studies, technology management, family business and decision-making in SME s Professor Sebastian Green, Department of Management & Marketing Tel: +353 (0) Fax: +353(0) @ sg@ucc.ie PhD Three years full-time Candidates must have obtained a standard of at least Second Class Honours, Grade 1, in an approved Primary Degree, or presented such other evidence as will satisfy the faculty of his/her fitness. Department Research Interests The Department s research focuses on four main areas: Strategic Management: Headquarter-subsidiary relationships in MNC s, leadership, corporate culture, strategic learning and organisational change. Marketing: Customer service, excellence, e-commerce, health services marketing and customer satisfaction. Organisational Theory: Knowledge management, critical management studies and postmodernism Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teleworking, innovation studies, technology management, family business and decision-making in SME s Professor Sebastian Green, Department of Management & Marketing Tel: +353 (0)

32 Fax: +353(0) FACULTY OF COMMERCE MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) Our MBA programme is designed to help our students simultaneously contribute more effectively to their organisations, and enhance their career prospects. The programme offers a broad understanding of all the important functions of an organisation: accounting, finance, human resources, IT, marketing, and operations. The programme is more than just a collection of disciplines, however. General managers need to integrate different organisation functions. This requires leadership, entrepreneurship, the ability to reflect on and implement strategy, and the ability to work with different people of different temperaments and different professional and personal backgrounds. Our MBA programme does this through a mixture of coursework, lectures, individual and group projects, and role-playing. Students pursue courses in the following subject groupings in each semester: Year 1, Semester 1: Accounting, Finance and Information Systems; Business Economics; Management & Marketing. In addition students will be required to submit an Interdisciplinary Project prior to the commencement of Semester 2. Year 1, Semester 2: Accounting, Finance and Information Systems; Business Economics; Management & Marketing. Year 2, Semester 3: Accounting, Finance and Information Systems; Business Economics; Management & Marketing. In addition students will be required to submit a major Interdisciplinary Project amounting to 4 units prior to the commencement of Semester 4. Year 2, Semester 4: Accounting, Finance and Information Systems; Business Economics, Management & Marketing. Two Years part-time over two calendar years. Each calendar year consists of two semesters. Semesters one and three commence in January and semesters two and four commence in September. Classes are held on Fridays (full day) and Saturday (mornings) during each semester.

33 Candidates must normally be holders of an honours primary degree, in any field, together with at least two years appropriate work experience or evidence of academic capabilities other than a primary degree, e.g. on the of extensive practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate type. Intending applicants who do not hold an honours degree or exempted professional qualification (by examination) must take or have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) of suitability for the MBA Programme. A Selection Committee may seek to interview applicants. Number of places 30 approximately Closing Date for applications This course is commencing in January 2005 with a closing date of early October This course is expected to commence in January Marie McSwiney Administrator Or William Sjostrom Academic Director Faculty of Commerce Tel: (021) or Fax: (021) m.mcswiney@ucc.ie