Master of Science in Strategic Learning and Development at DCU

Delve into DCUs ‘s Master of Science in Strategic Learning and Development programme, a collaboration with the prestigious Learning & Development Institute.

This MSc in Strategic Learning and Development is the only graduate programme of its kind in Ireland, an innovative partnership between DCU and the Learning & Development Institute (formerly known as the Irish Institute of Training & Development (IITD)), the professional body representing Learning & Development Professionals in Ireland.

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The development of this new programme is supported by L&D Skillnet. Together this partnership has created this exciting new programme, informed and shaped by the needs of the L&D community of tomorrow.

The programme is designed for graduates to combine study for a NVQ Level 9 Masters award while gaining business knowledge and skills. This accredited programme is specifically customised and designed to map against industry needs to develop the current and future L&D leaders in Ireland.

This two year part-time Masters programme encourages critical thinking, teamwork and communication, analytical and managerial competence, and develops a diverse range of professional attributes which equip graduates to excel and to adopt L&D leadership positions in their professional lives.

This programme is perfect for you if you are a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities. This programme is very much about people: how we interact, learn and develop in the workplace.

Designed in conjunction with both leading industry and academic experts, subject matter incorporates both professional and applied L&D business material as well as an analytics component. Lectures are delivered by experienced experts from academia, industry and practice, facilitating graduates with the most up-to-date theory and practice.

Students on the programme are all eligible for Learning & Development Institute membership as part of the fees for the two-year duration of the programme.

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