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CWL39 Master of Science in Business Risk Management Carlow Part-Time

Entry 2022/2023
Please note that all postgraduate applications for taught programmes at Institute of Technology Carlow should be completed online via PAC (Postgra...

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CWL39 Master of Science in Business Risk Management Carlow Part-Time

Entry 2022/2023
Please note that all postgraduate applications for taught programmes at Institute of Technology Carlow should be completed online via PAC (Postgraduate Application System) www.pac.ie

It is important to note that each programme has a different PAC code based on award level, schedule and campus location.

Timetabled hours may include daytime, evening and Saturday classes.

HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCESS - TAUGHT PROGRAMMES
Please note that all Non-EU international student applicants must apply through our International Office. Please refer to the International section of the prospectus or our website: www.itcarlow.ie/international/non-eu-students or alternatively email: internationaladmin@itcarlow.ie.

Application process steps
1. Choose your programme(s) from our prospectus or online postgraduate programme listing on the Institute website.

It is very important that you review all of the following before applying:

• Entry requirements
• Supporting documentation requirements for your application
• Course modules and information
• Schedule and location (i.e. part-time or full time, and which campus you would like to attend)
• Fees
• Relevant PAC code
• Closing dates for applications.

Should you have any queries, or need further information on a particular programme of study, please contact the relevant programme director or head of department listed on the individual programme.

2. Register with PAC online at www.pac.ie and gather all supporting documentation required for your application (e.g. references, CV, personal statement etc.).

Scanned copies of your supporting documentation must be uploaded to www.pac.ie. Alternatively, supporting documentation can be posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway. Please note that supplementary documentation should be sent within 7 days of your online application. Documents must be in a clear format, of good quality and a readable size.

Poor quality/unreadable documents may affect the assessment of your application.

3. Apply online at www.pac.ie.
The PAC online application system is now open for new postgraduate applications for the academic year 2022/2023. This is an online application system that allows applicants, for a non-refundable fee of €50 paid directly to PAC, to apply for multiple postgraduate programmes at Institute of Technology Carlow. Applications will be considered in order of preference. If you are successful in receiving an offer on your first preference or first choice of programme, all other preferences will be excluded. Similarly, if you are unsuccessful in your first preference, then your second preference will be considered and so on.

Course selection may be from any of our Masters, Higher Diploma and Postgraduate Diplomas.

PAC may be contacted for support via email: pachelp@pac.ie or through the website. Applicants may contact Admissions via email: graduatestudies@itcarlow.ie.

To ensure a place on your chosen course we advise registering as soon as possible. Certain programmes are restricted to a limited number of applicants and places on these courses are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Late applications will be considered on a case-bycase basis.

Institute of Technology Carlow reserves the right to request that some applicants attend for interview to determine their suitability for individual programmes.

4. Review application status via the My Account section on the PAC website.

All applicants will be notified by email of changes to the status of their application. Alternatively, applicants may login online any time to the PAC system under the My Account section to view their application. Applicants who receive an offer have 14 days to accept or decline that offer. Applicants who accept must also pay a deposit of €500 within 14 days which may be paid online via the PAC system. This deposit is then offset against the full tuition fee.

5. Getting started
Applicants who accept their offer should keep up-to-date by logging onto the Institute website. Our academic year starts in September and academic timetables and other news and events will be posted on the website and on other social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

Expand+The entry criteria for the following Awards at level 9 is that applicants progress from L8 major qualification with a minimum 2:2 or an equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.

All applicants will be considered on a case-by-...

Hide-The entry criteria for the following Awards at level 9 is that applicants progress from L8 major qualification with a minimum 2:2 or an equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.

All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification at a 2.2 award level and who have relevant work experience and or other certificates and qualifications may also be considered through the Institute’s RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience may be considered and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through RPL procedures.

Institute of Technology Carlow reserves the right to require applicants to attend for interview to determine their suitability for the programme.

Expand+What is the programme about?
The imperative of the 21st-century business environment, Risk Management is a holistic management construct for identifying potential threats, risks, and vulnerabilities in an organisation and its business enterpri...

Hide-What is the programme about?
The imperative of the 21st-century business environment, Risk Management is a holistic management construct for identifying potential threats, risks, and vulnerabilities in an organisation and its business enterprise. It concerns ongoing, never-ending strategies to evaluate and mitigate potential disruptions, and encompasses resiliency planning, prevention, crisis management, business continuity management, and technology recovery. As such, the ability to contribute to enterprise risk planning and execution is an important skill for many business leaders. Thus, this programme is designed for business owners or people that want to upskill towards Senior Executive Levels within larger Organisations.

Expand+What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?
This is a unique qualification in Irish Higher Education. Most postgraduate Business Management qualifications focus on the successful running of an organisation as an ongoing concern, but...

Hide-What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?
This is a unique qualification in Irish Higher Education. Most postgraduate Business Management qualifications focus on the successful running of an organisation as an ongoing concern, but few level qualifications in Business focus on the risk-based analysis of leadership within business and the pitfalls to be aware of in the successful navigation of business through inevitable turbulent times.

The primary objective of the MSc in Business Risk Management is to develop professionals who can take on enterprise risk challenges in today’s turbulent business world, enhancing business value by providing analytical and technological solutions that mitigate risk across entire business enterprises.

The Masters offers participants an opportunity to reflect on their professional practice and gain a theoretical and critical perspective of issues associated with Risk Management.

Exit award
Students who successfully complete 60 credits of the programme will be eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Risk Management (Level 9) should they opt to leave the programme (Embedded Exit Award).

What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates may pursue Level 10 (PhD) study opportunities upon successful completion of this programme.